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House buying help available for Lafayette County teachers

The Housing Assistance for Teachers program in Mississippi helps teachers buy homes in areas with critical teacher shortages. ...

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NEMEPA, NE SPARC continues grant program for local teachers

North East Mississippi Electric Power Association and NE SPARC have partnered to continue a grant program for local ...

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Students, parents reminded of cell phone use policy in local schools

Students and their parents in the Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are reminded to make sure they ...

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Oxford graduate to join Merchant Marines

By Ian Sparks  Eagle intern A recent graduate of Oxford High School has joined the United States Merchant ...

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NWCC PTK alumnus lands over $14K in scholarships

Northwest Mississippi Community College recent graduate and Oxford resident Rush Harmon was awarded a $6,000 Community College Leadership ...

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Chronic absenteeism still high in local schools but improving since Covid

While under the state average for chronic absenteeism, both Oxford and Lafayette County schools are working toward lowering ...

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Regents School breaks ground for New Upper School addition

Regents School of Oxford, a distinguished Classical Christian Institution, gathered Saturday to celebrate groundbreaking activities for a new ...

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Library requests $500K+ for 2025 budget; Named fifth busiest in state

The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library is the fifth busiest individual library branch in Mississippi, according to ...

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50 years of Faulkner: Conference celebrates half-century of study

By Clara Turnage UM Communications In 1974, a group of William Faulkner enthusiasts decided that the perfect place ...

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This is tax free weekend for back-to-school items

Mississippi’s Sales Tax Holiday is happening this weekend. The holiday started at midnight today and will run through ...

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Jamie Cregar announced as interim Director of Transportation

Jamie Cregar is now the interim director of transportation for the Oxford School District. Cregar has been with ...

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OHS alumni give back to the community as first responders

Several former Oxford School District students, from recent graduates to those who walked the halls of Oxford schools ...

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Good for Oxford Schools provides nutritious meals all year

Oxford School District’s Child Nutrition Services Department, Good Food for Oxford Schools, is dedicated to student health, their ...

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Practical Nursing Pinning

The Holmes Community College Grenada Campus Practical Nursing Pinning was held last Wednesday in the Corey Forum on ...

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Ava Randle to compete for state Distinguished Young Woman title

Distinguished Young Woman of Lafayette County Ava Randle will be one of 29 high school seniors competing for ...

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Four local students graduate from MS School for Mathematics and Science

Four local students graduated in May from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. This graduating class has ...

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No school supply lists needed for K-6 Lafayette County students

Thanks to efficient financial planning by the Lafayette County School District, parents with students in grades K-6 will ...

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First resident physicians complete training at Baptist Memorial Hospital

The 12 founding resident physicians of the first medical residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital– North Mississippi will complete ...

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Oxford Middle School hosts watch party with astronaut Epps

Oxford Middle School buzzed with excitement on Tuesday as students gathered for a special watch party featuring astronaut ...

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Memorialization gathering focuses on bringing communities together

Community groups and individuals interested in memorialization and remembrance efforts are invited to attend the free conference, Memorialization ...

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Magician, puppeteer to perform at library this summer

First Regional Library is planning to add a little magic to the fun at the library this summer ...

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Lafayette high school seniors walk the stage Thursday

Thursday will mark the culmination of 12+ years of hard work for 221 Lafayette High School seniors who ...

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