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Property Transfers

Property transfers between Nov. 20-22, 2023, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Michael and Mylinda Beckum ...

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Be prepared for tonight’s Christmas Parade, road closures and cool temperatures

Oxford’s annual Christmas parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. following a route from the University Museum to S. ...

Dense Fog Advisory Impacts Visibility in Lafayette County

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Dense fog advisory impacts visibility in Lafayette County

Lafayette County is under a Dense Fog Advisory, significantly reducing visibility to 2 1/2 miles due to misty ...

Lafayette County Man Arrested for Weapon Possession

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Lafayette County man arrested for weapon possession

A traffic stop on Highway 6 by the Oxford Police Department led to the arrest of Jeffrey Wilkins, ...

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3 things happening this weekend

The Great Benjamin’s Circus is in town with shows Friday and Saturday at 4;30 p.m. and Sunday at ...

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Hunt is named among the fastest growing agencies by AdWeek

 Local marketing firm Hunt,  was honored as one of Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies for 2023. The annual award ...

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Mississippi Governor’s School seeking high school scholars, applications due Dec. 15

  By Robert Scott Mississippi University for Women is seeking the best and brightest rising juniors and seniors ...

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Courthouse revamp

Renovations are underway on the landmark Lafayette County Courthouse located in the center of the Oxford Square. The ...

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Community Calendar

Email calendar items to editor@oxfordeagle.com. Nov. 29-Dec. 2 The Great Benjamin Circus will be at the Lafayette County ...

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BankFirst Financial Services announces changes

BankFirst Financial Services has announced changes at its Oxford and Water Valley locations, including Jeff Bynum named as ...

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CPA firms join forces to benefit The Pantry through ‘Days of Service’

The Mississippi Society of CPAs (MSCPA) held its annual statewide Days of Service 2023 Nov. 6-17. This was ...

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Man arrested in death of 21-year-old woman

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has taken into custody Kylan Jacques Phillips in connection with the Thanksgiving day ...

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New Peppermint Trail through Oxford for Holly Jolly Holidays

Holly Jolly Holidays has a new addition to this year’s festivities, The Peppermint Trail.  Residents and visitors are ...

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Domestic disturbance call results in a death, suspect arrest

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office 911 center received a call last night at approximately 8:34 pm about a potential ...

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University to host Open Doors event for students Nov 27

by Edwin Smith University of Mississippi students are invited to get to know university leaders and share their ideas ...

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Ole Miss beats MS State to win Egg Bowl – 17-7

In a low scoring Egg Bowl, Ole Miss beat Mississippi State 17-7.   Ole Miss struggled to convert 3rd ...

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Early morning structure fire in Lafayette County, occupants escaped unharmed

Lafayette County Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 3:48 a.m. Thanksgiving morning on CR 369, ...

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Charlie Mars entertains crowd

Long-time favorite Charlie Mars took the Thacker Mountain stage at the radio show’s 2023 season finale Nov. 16. ...

Abner’s Original Four Corners Location Closes After 30 Years

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Abner’s Original Four Corners location closes after 30 years

The iconic Four Corners location of Abner’s Famous Chicken, a staple in Oxford’s culinary landscape since 1993, has ...

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National Fast Food Day is today Nov. 16, Oxford has a lot of options

If you love fast food, you’re in luck. Today is National Fast Food Day, a day to celebrate ...

9 Lives Cat Rescue Hosts 'Save me a Plate' Foster Event for Thanksgiving

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9 Lives Cat Rescue hosts ‘Save me a Plate’ foster event for Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, 9 Lives Cat Rescue is offering a unique opportunity for animal lovers to foster homeless cats ...

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Tax incentives for soil and water conservation

By James L. Cummins For many of Mississippi’s farmers, good stewardship of the land is especially important. By ...

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