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Prosecutor and defense file to seal further pretrial proceedings in Herrington case
District Attorney Ben Creekmore and defense attorney Kevin Horan filed a motion on July 15 to seal further pretrial proceedings in the case against Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., who was indicted for the 2022 murder of Ole Miss student Jimmy “Jay” Lee. The motion, which will be heard...
Plans for North Lamar’s growth could include new roundabout
It’s no secret that there is a good amount of development going on North Lamar Boulevard, and city leaders hope to get ahead of the curve and avoid a repeat of South Lamar Boulevard. During a recent budget hearing, the Oxford Board of Aldermen and Mayor Robyn Tannehill discussed the need for an engineering plan […] The post Plans for North Lamar’s growth could include new roundabout appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
City leaders consider renovations to two Oxford parks
Two of Oxford’s biggest parks could look very different in the next couple of years. Oxford Park Commission Director Seth Gaines is asking the Oxford Board of Aldermen to consider spending $500,000 on completely rebuilding Avent Park and $25,000 on having a master plan created for Stone Park. Gaines is asking the Board to consider […] The post City leaders consider renovations to two Oxford parks appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Spend the holidays in Oxford MS—light displays, local shops + more
Do Birmingham’s sweltering summer temps have you wishing you could be swept inside a wintry snow globe?. Get into the Christmas in July spirit and start planning your winter wonderland escape to Oxford, Mississippi. From November to January, the city will be hosting its annual Holly Jolly Holidays event featuring a dazzling walking light installation, ice skating and more festive, family-friendly fun.
OPC hosts pilot afterschool program
The Oxford Park Commission is starting an afterschool program for the upcoming school year that begins in Oxford and Lafayette County on Aug. 1. The new month-long pilot program, dubbed Overtime at the OPC, will begin Aug. 5 and has spots for 40 area children. However, the program is currently only happening in August since […] The post OPC hosts pilot afterschool program appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
GCSAA’s Grassroots Ambassador Program celebrates 10th anniversary
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’s (GCSAA) Grassroots Ambassador Program celebrated its 10th anniversary this month. Since its inception in 2014, the program has paired GCSAA members with members of Congress to build strong working relationships. The program has successfully established a network of committed volunteers to serve as “go-to” advocates for lawmakers and their staffs on golf course management issues.
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