Business
Best of Oxford 2021 Voting now open
It is time to cast your vote for your favorite businesses and services in the Best of Oxford 2021 contest. The nomination phase took place ...
Staff Report, Author at The Oxford Eagle
Obituaries
Elizabeth Caldwell “Lib” Young
Mrs. Elizabeth Caldwell “Lib” Young, 90, died Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:42 pm
Events
St. John’s Drawdown returns to benefit Lena Wiley
For many years, members of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church have sponsored a Drawdown, a festive evening of eating, dancing, socializing and a chance ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 11:50 am
Obituaries
Brandy Michelle (Smith) Fredette
Visitation was Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Riverwood Family in Brookhaven, Miss., and resumed on Friday from 1 p.m. until service begins at 2 ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 9, 2021 11:08 am
News
Ole Miss student charged in fraternity hazing that injured pledge
By Jeff Amy | Associated Press A University of Mississippi student faces aggravated assault charges after police said he sprayed cleaner into the mouth of ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 8, 2021 10:49 am
Obituaries
Sidney Forrest “Sprout” Johnson
Lt. Col. Sidney Forrest “Sprout” Johnson, 88, died Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home in Oxford. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 7:28 pm
Events
Addington announces departure from Oxford Film Festival
On the first day of the virtual presentation of the Oxford Film Festival (April 1-30), OxFilm has announced that this year’s edition of the Oxford Film Festival ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 2, 2021 3:13 pm
Obituaries
George David Trost
Mr. George David Trost, 81, died Monday, March 29, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS in Oxford. The Rosary and Memorial Mass will be Monday, ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 2, 2021 3:10 pm
Education
Oxford Students Come Together to Pay Lunch Balances
School meal balances are a problem that can prevent students from many end-of-year activities. But even with inexpensive meal programs, parents can fall behind on ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 4:15 pm
Elections
League of Women Voters hosting Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters Oxford/North Mississippi is proud to continue its sponsorship of candidate forums for local elections. There are three Oxford Wards that ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 26, 2021 12:51 pm
Obituaries
Dr. James S. ”Doc” Ferguson
Dr. James S. ”Doc” Ferguson, 1935-2021, former band director at the University of Mississippi and the University of Alabama passed away March 17, 2021 at the ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 26, 2021 11:36 am
Obituaries
Dr. Michael deLaval Landon
Dr. Michael deLaval Landon, 85, Professor of History, Emeritus, beloved husband and, father passed away at his home in Oxford on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Visitation was ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 26, 2021 11:34 am
News
100 Years later: The Lynching of Adolphus Ross
North Mississippi recently marked the 100th anniversary of a gruesome lynching in Yalobusha County, as reported in the Oxford Eagle and North Mississippi Herald. March ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 12:00 pm
Business
Miller named Executive Director of the Office of Workforce Development
This week, the State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) Executive Committee is announcing the selection of Ryan Miller as Mississippi’s first Executive Director of the Office ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:00 pm
Obituaries
Lottie Leona Jamison
Lottie Leona Jamison, 63, passed away at 1:10 p.m. on March 14, 2021 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, Ind. Lottie was born on October ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 19, 2021 10:32 am
Obituaries
Jimmie Nell Barlow Cain
Mrs. Jimmie Nell Barlow Cain, 89, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Calhoun in Calhoun City, Miss. The funeral Service will ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:06 pm
Obituaries
Justin Heath Allen
Justin Heath Allen, age 25, passed away February 23, 2021 in Laredo, Texas. Justin was born on June 8, 1995 to Heath Allen and Joey ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:02 pm
Obituaries
Ben Grey Hilbun
Ben Grey Hilbun, 78, of Cherokee Village, Ark., passed away at his home on March 1, 2021. Ben, formerly of Memphis, Tenn., was CEO and ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 11:59 am
Obituaries
Louise Stevens Lindsey
Louise Stevens Lindsey, widow of Dr. Arthur W. Lindsey, passed away March 6, 2021, at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Oxford. Visitation will be at Ray ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 12, 2021 10:32 am
Obituaries
Don Summers
Don Summers, 70, resident of Oxford, Miss., passed away on March 3, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford with friends at his side. Don ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 12, 2021 10:29 am
Obituaries
Milton Bradley
Milton Bradley, 80, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 5, 2021, in Oxford. A private memorial service will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12:34 pm
Obituaries
Woodrow W. “Woody” Clifton, Jr.
Woodrow W. “Woody” Clifton, Jr., age 76, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home in Oakland, Miss. A graveside service was held 4:30 ...