Staff Report, Author at The Oxford Eagle

Business

‘Jet’ wins annual Cannon Canine Competition

Courtesy of Cannon Motors The seventh annual Cannon Canine Competition Awards ceremony was held in the Cannon Motors Chevrolet Showroom recently. Michael Joe Cannon, owner ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:08 am

Education

Ole Miss students celebrated for scholarship and called to serve

By Debora Wenger PKP board member/Journalism Professor On a crisp Sunday afternoon, more than 100 students, their families and friends gathered at the University of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8:42 am

Crime

OPD makes arrest in drive by shooting incident

The Oxford Police Department arrested Timothy Hervey, 20, of Oxford, in connection with a drive-by shooting incident that occurred on the 500 block of Hurricane ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 4, 2024 12:24 pm

Elections

Sample Ballot for Lafayette County

Below is a link for a sample ballot for Tuesday’s election in Lafayette County. However, not everyone voting will have the same races on their ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 4, 2024 12:04 pm

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

Elections

Lafayette County voting precincts

Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. DISTRICT 1 Oxford 1 – MS State Extension Office – (70 FD Buddy East Parkway) ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 4, 2024 11:29 am

Oxford

Oxford Fire Department run report

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from Oct. 28 through Nov. 2: 15           Fire Alarms 43           Medical/ EMS calls   1           Gas ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 4, 2024 11:09 am

Education

CTE construction classes partner with Lafayette County SWCD

Oxford High School’s Career Technical Education program provides real-world experience for its students. Recently, two first-year CTE construction core classes partnered with the Lafayette County ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 4, 2024 9:00 am

Obituaries

Allan “Perk” Parker

Allan “Perk” Parker, 69, of Oxford, died on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 3, 2024 6:31 pm

Obituaries

Thomas “Sweet T” Anthony Martin

Thomas “Sweet T” Anthony Martin, 78, originally of Oxford, died Oct. 28, 2024. Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 3, 2024 6:30 pm

Obituaries

Patricia Bynum

Patricia Bynum, 59, of Oxford, died Saturday, October 26, 2024,  Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 3, 2024 6:29 pm

Obituaries

Bob Wenger

Robert Floyd, “Bob” Wenger, of Oxford, 90, died on Oct. 22, 2024.  Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 3, 2024 6:29 pm

Obituaries

Eric Neal Hedrich

Eric Neal Hedrich, 63, died on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at his home in Holly Springs.  Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 3, 2024 6:28 pm

Crime

UPD responds to unconfirmed bomb threat

The University Police Department responded to an unconfirmed bomb threat on campus late Saturday night. At about 11 p.m., Ole Miss Emergency Management issued a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 3, 2024 7:25 am

News

Rebels race past Arkansas on record-setting day

By Ole Miss Sports Behind record-setting days for both quarterback Jaxson Dart and receiver Jordan Watkins, the No. 18 Ole Miss football team reversed its fortunes in Fayetteville, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, November 2, 2024 4:18 pm

News

Chargers lodge first shutout of the season

By Myra Bean The Oxford Chargers lodged their first shutout of the season against 7A district foe Lewisburg 43-0 in Friday night action. With this ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 1, 2024 9:56 pm

Lafayette County

Commodores fall to New Hope 42-7

The Lafayette Commodores had a tough night on the road, falling to New Hope 42-7 on Friday. Lafayette moved to 0-9 and 0-4 in region. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 1, 2024 9:20 pm

Education

UM Bonner Leaders Program makes impact on LOU-Barksdale Boys & Girls Club

By Haley Cote University of Mississippi Intern The University of Mississippi Bonner Leaders Program is a four-year cohort model and student leadership program that develops ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 1, 2024 1:51 pm

Events

DAR collecting tattered flags for retirement ceremony

If your American flag has become old, faded, tattered, or otherwise in need of retirement, there are now places for you to donate them so ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 1, 2024 9:11 am

Crime

Hernando man caught with reported stolen items

A detective from the Oxford Police Department responded to a gas station on Highway 7 South on Oct. 26 to help patrol officers who were ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, October 31, 2024 1:03 pm

News

Allie Greer crowned Northwest Homecoming Queen

Northwest Mississippi Community College sophomore soccer player, Allie Greer of Oxford, was crowned homecoming queen by Northwest President Dr. Michael Heindl on Thursday, Oct. 24 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:36 am

Crime

Woman arrested after child tests positive for drugs

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit received a report on Oct. 25 from Lafayette County Child Protective Services regarding a child who tested positive ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, October 31, 2024 9:14 am

Arts

Tickets for Shrek the Musical Jr. on sale now

Courtesy of the OSD Oxford Middle School’s fall musical, Shrek the Musical, Jr., premiers in the Kayla Mize Auditorium next week. Come enjoy this family-friendly ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, October 31, 2024 2:30 am

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