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Price of beef surges at Oxford grocery stores
The price of beef at Oxford grocery stores is rising as restrictions are loosened and more businesses reopen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. ... Read more
19 hours ago by Ana Martinez.
Lafayette County man arrested for fraud
A Lafayette County man was arrested for fraud last week. Robert Bryan Mackey, 44, was arrested on May 20. Mackey was involved in a home ... Read more
20 hours ago by Ana Martinez.
Rep. Trent Kelly announces Service Academy appointments of local seniors
U.S. Representative Trent Kelly announced the appointment of eight North Mississippi seniors to national service academies, including three from Lafayette and Oxford High School. Mason ... Read more
20 hours ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford Film Festival reveals lineup for fifth week of virtual festival
The Oxford Film Festival is continuing on with its virtual edition as it enters its fifth week. This week’s films run through May 22 through ... Read more
3 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Coronavirus Heroes Part 4: Chaney’s longstanding commitment to the LOU community
This is the fourth in the EAGLE’s 10-part Coronavirus Heroes series. Every weekend, a new Coronavirus Hero will be featured. This week’s Coronavirus Heroes are ... Read more
3 days ago by Anna Guizerix.
GOING HOME: Injured Deputy US Marshal honored with ‘Hero’s Parade’
Deputy US Marshal Bob Dickerson was doing his job when he was hit during a shootout on South Lamar Boulevard; seven days later, he left ... Read more
4 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Water Valley announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Historian
Water Valley High School announced the valedictorian, salutatorian and historian for the 2019-2020 graduating class this week. Coulter Clement was named the school’s valedictorian, Blayne ... Read more
4 days ago by Ana Martinez.
Oxford Police to host parade for Deputy U.S. Marshal shot in line of duty
Deputy U.S. Marshal Bob Dickerson has been recovering at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi and will be deemed healthy enough to leave the hospital on Friday, ... Read more
5 days ago by Ana Martinez.
Oxford Churches discuss reopening according to Reeves’ guidelines
Churches throughout Mississippi are set to reopen doors for in-person worship during COVID-19 pandemic, but some are choosing to remain closed. This week, Governor Tate ... Read more
5 days ago by Ana Martinez.
Arkansas woman charged with aiding and abetting attempted murder of Deputy US Marshal
An Arkansas woman is being held without bond on charges in connection to the shootout that resulted in one man dead and a Deputy U.S. ... Read more
5 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford’s sales tax collection down approximately 16 percent in March
The City of Oxford has begun to see the initial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic from a financial standpoint. During the Board of Aldermen meeting ... Read more
5 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Mayor: Masks a sign of “respect and love for your neighbor”
Yesterday’s Board of Aldermen meeting revealed that residents would have to continue to wear face masks. The Board of Aldermen met yesterday evening at 5 ... Read more
6 days ago by Ana Martinez.
Aldermen discuss potential outdoor dining options for Downtown District
Oxford’s restaurants are allowed to resume dining room service, with limitations, but many customers are still being cautious. To help alleviate customer worry and to ... Read more
6 days ago by Jake Thompson.
University of Mississippi announces Future Planning Task Force
The University of Mississippi took another step on Tuesday toward making its goal of resuming in-person classes by the fall semester a reality. Chancellor Glenn ... Read more
6 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford businesses to receive assistance from State Legislature
Local small businesses will soon be able to get some assistance from the state. Last week, Mississippi lawmakers passed a bill to distribute $300 million ... Read more
7 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford School District announces changes to summer lunch program
Local school districts will be discontinuing their meals-to-go program for the current school year this week, but plans for the summer are already in place. ... Read more
7 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Lafayette County holding steady at 109 COVID-19 cases
Lafayette County saw a small surge in COVID-19 cases last week, but the start of this week has been a different story. For the second ... Read more
7 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Ole Miss Sigma Chi killed in weekend car crash
The University of Mississippi is mourning the death of John Michael Aulds Jr., 21, a finance major from Archer City, Texas. Michael, or “Dirty Mike” ... Read more
7 days ago by Ana Martinez.
North Mississippi Regional Center to roll off active case list
Lafayette County’s long-term care facilities could soon be rid of COVID-19. During Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Lafayette County emergency management director Steve Quarles provided ... Read more