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Honoring those who gave all
The community joined together Monday morning at the Veteran’s Park to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony was hosted by the Oxford veteran groups, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3978, the American Legion Post 55, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter […] The post Honoring those who gave all appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Coming Soon: Highway 7 Expansion to Ease Traffic and Boost Safety in Lafayette
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Memorial Day Weekend in Oxford a busy time
Courtesy of YAC While a long summer weekend can be a reason for people to start the vacation season there are a variety of activities this Memorial Day weekend in Oxford. The events cover a range of interests from sports, live music, literature, and culinary events. Leaning into the idea of a long weekend is […] The post Memorial Day Weekend in Oxford a busy time appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Towing fees for companies on city’s rotation list increased
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a bump Tuesday in the amount towing companies on the city’s towing rotation can charge. Last month the board approved a new ordinance for towing companies to help end “predatory towing practices” that included new regulations, requirements and a maximum amount companies can charge people whose cars they have […] The post Towing fees for companies on city’s rotation list increased appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Jill Stevens named 2024 Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year
Jill Stevens was none the wiser when she arrived at the Oxford Conference Center for the Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting Luncheon. She was there to eat some lunch and watch local business owners and citizens win awards. But then she saw family members sitting at her table and was a little confused. However, […] The post Jill Stevens named 2024 Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Bid for final phase of West Oxford Loop Ext. approved
During its regular meeting, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a bid for the final phase of West Oxford Loop Extended Monday morning. Six companies submitted bids for the project that ranged from $7.8 million to about $8.5 million; however, two bids had to be rejected for being incomplete. By law, the county must […] The post Bid for final phase of West Oxford Loop Ext. approved appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Memorialization gathering fcuses on bringing communities together
Community groups and individuals interested in memorialization and remembrance efforts are invited to attend the free conference, Memorialization Gathering in Mississippi and Beyond, being held in Oxford, during the weekend of June 7-9. Remembrance and memorialization projects include erecting historical markers detailing racial terror lynchings, holding soil collection ceremonies at lynching sites, and facilitating educational […] The post Memorialization gathering fcuses on bringing communities together appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Podcast: The controversial day that Robert Kennedy came to the University of Mississippi
Retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Edward Ellington talks with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender about former U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy’s speech at the University of Mississippi less than four years after the riots that occurred after the integration of the school. Ellington, who at the time headed the Ole Miss Speaker’s Bureau as a law school student, recalls the controversy leading up to the speech.
City pool gets variance
The Oxford Planning Commission this week approved a variance request from the city’s landscaping ordinance for the new city pool. The pool is about 50 years old and in 2022, the Board of Aldermen staff to explore long-term options for the pool after the city was spendings hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to keep […] The post City pool gets variance appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Republican train speeds away without rebels
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route The state Republican Party held its convention May 10 and 11. I went to Jackson with high hopes and high expectations. The Lafayette County Republican Party, of whom none of us had ever been to a convention before, was stymied by a lack of information about what was to […] The post Republican train speeds away without rebels appeared first on The Panolian.
Oxford Utilities proposes $25.5M budget
The Oxford Board of Aldermen reviewed the Oxford Utilities $25.5M budget last week for the Fiscal Year 2025 with OU-ED General Manager Rob Neely. The Board will vote on the proposed budget next week during their regular board meeting. Since Oxford Utilities’ fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30, it is approved separately […] The post Oxford Utilities proposes $25.5M budget appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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 with FINDERS KEEPERS, featuring magic, puppets, fun and storytelling for children presented by award-winning performer, Dorian LaChance. LaChance and the kids will explore the many adventures that can be had at the library as a part of […] The post Magician, puppeteer to perform at library this summer appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Pittman Scholarship Awarded
The Willie Morris Jones Detachment No. 1431, Marine Corps League of Oxford, recently presented the 2024 Richard A. Pittman Medal of Honor scholarship to Cadet SgtMaj Sariyah M. Coleman, a member of the Oxford High School Junior Marine Corps ROTC. Cadet Coleman will begin classes at Ole Miss in the fall. (Contributed) The post Pittman Scholarship Awarded appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford Utilities will soon have a new text message service for customers
Oxford Utility customers will soon be able to receive important information via text message. Currently, Oxford Utilities communicates with most of its customer base when there is an outage or other event happening through social media. Last week, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a contract with TextPower – a bulk text message service provider, […] The post Oxford Utilities will soon have a new text message service for customers appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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