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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 the Grenada Campus. Lafayette County resident Qualisha Love McGlawn was pinned during the ceremony. She received honors with a 90 or above average. The post Practical Nursing Pinning appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Temporary plans for Velvet Ditch Seafood at old Abner’s approved by preservation commission
Monday night’s meeting of the Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission was a bit of a roller coaster ride for Landshark owner Jared Foster. Foster presented a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for temporary plans for the former Abner’s building on the corner of South Lamar Boulevard and University Avenue. His goal was to be […] The post Temporary plans for Velvet Ditch Seafood at old Abner’s approved by preservation commission appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Tim and Susan Lee earn MIAL award for new album, ‘LOUD’
When the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters gave out its 45th annual awards this June, Thacker Mountain Radio Hour was well represented. Tim Lee, who serves as Thacker’s production director, shared the Music Composition (Contemporary) Award with his wife – and bandmate – Susan. The couple, who record and tour under the name, Bark, […] The post Tim and Susan Lee earn MIAL award for new album, ‘LOUD’ appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Fireworks sales increasing as Fourth of July gets closer
By Ian Sparks Eagle intern The Fourth of July falls on Thursday of this week and millions across the nation will celebrate with barbecues, games and most importantly – fireworks. While there are public fireworks shows put on by local governments throughout the country, there is nothing quite like lighting your own. In Oxford and […] The post Fireworks sales increasing as Fourth of July gets closer appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Man charged with sexual battery
A local man was arrested and charged with sexual battery after a complaint was filed on June 27 at the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. After an investigation, a warrant was issued for Brigham Pierce, 20, of Como. Brigham was soon taken into custody in Olive Branch. He was brought back to Lafayette County and booked into […] The post Man charged with sexual battery appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Abbeville native McEwen is going to Paris
Abbeville native and former Oxford Charger Shelby McEwen has earned a spot on Team USA ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. McEwen won the high jump finals at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Sunday afternoon, completing a peak jump of 2.30 meters. McEwen beat out 12 other competitors in the finals. This marks the […] The post Abbeville native McEwen is going to Paris appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Water Valley man charged with burglary
On June 27, deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary complaint on CR 395. Several hours later, Johnathan Carpenter, 40, of Water Valley was taken into custody. During the investigation, deputies located property inside the suspect’s vehicle that was taken in the burglary. He was taken to the Lafayette County Detention […] The post Water Valley man charged with burglary appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy wraps up
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office’s Youth Academy brought together area kids for a week filled with learning, excitement, and community engagement, culminating in a final day of some fun in the sun. During the five-day camp last week, students learned about being safe on social media and online games, like Roblox and Snapchat, as well […] The post Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy wraps up appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
OHS’s Nash named NHSACA National Tennis Coach of the Year
Oxford High’s head tennis coach, Louis Nash was named the National High School Athletic Coaches Association’s National Tennis Coach of the Year this week. Nash was named as a finalist earlier this year. The award was given on June 27 during the NHSACA National Coaches Convention in Bismark, North Dakota. Nash has been coaching at […] The post OHS’s Nash named NHSACA National Tennis Coach of the Year appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Arkansas police nab man wanted in Oxford
On May 2, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report concerning a forged business check. After reviewing video evidence and investigating, the OPD CID unit was able to identify Elton Keith McCommon, 65, of Memphis, and obtained a warrant for his arrest on the charge of False Pretense. McCommon was taken into custody by […] The post Arkansas police nab man wanted in Oxford appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Fourth of July trash pickup, closings and more
With the Fourth of July holiday happening on a Thursday, many local government offices are closing for a four-day weekend and trash collection for most will be either a day early, or in some cases, a week later. There will be no garbage, recycling or rubbish pickup on Thursday or Friday in either the city […] The post Fourth of July trash pickup, closings and more appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal, one-vehicle crash
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed one, and critically injured another. According to reports, a 911 call was received at 3:13 p.m. reporting the crash in the 200 block of CR 445. Deputies arrived on the scene and found a vehicle had left the roadway with two occupants inside. […] The post Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal, one-vehicle crash appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Abbeville’s own Shelby McEwen jumps his way to Olympic finals
Abbeville native and former Oxford Charger Shelby McEwen made it through the first round of the U.S. Olympic Trials on Thursday and now moves on to the finals on Sunday. McEwen’s athletic career started at Oxford High School, where he balanced basketball and track from 2013-2015. After graduating in 2015, he went to Northwest Mississippi […] The post Abbeville’s own Shelby McEwen jumps his way to Olympic finals appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Leadership Lafayette partners with Pregnancy Center to create memorial garden
Leadership Lafayette recently announced its partnership with The Pregnancy Center of Oxford to establish a memorial garden dedicated to families who have lost a child. This project aims to provide a tranquil space for reflection and healing, offering solace to those who have experienced such a profound loss. The memorial garden will serve as a […] The post Leadership Lafayette partners with Pregnancy Center to create memorial garden appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Fourth of July events include parade, fireworks
It’s time to pick out those red, white and blue outfits, clean the grill and get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in a big Oxford way. The Fourth of July Children’s Parade returns this year, thanks to a collaboration between Oxford’s veteran organizations — the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War, Disabled […] The post Fourth of July events include parade, fireworks appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Baptist North Mississippi hires new CFO
Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi recently hired Robyn Dorris as its new chief financial officer. Dorris replaced Dana Williams who retired after 34 years of service at Baptist. Dorris graduated from the University of Mississippi after receiving her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy. She has more than 10 years of experience in the […] The post Baptist North Mississippi hires new CFO appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford schools post shorter school supply lists
The Oxford School District recently announced that the district will be providing many of the required school supplies for the upcoming school year. Most of the supply lists for each grade have been shortened down to one or two items, outside of a backpack. The Lafayette County School District is also covering the cost of […] The post Oxford schools post shorter school supply lists appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford man faces felony gun possession charges
An Oxford man was arrested Tuesday by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly having two stolen guns. At about 11:45 a.m., deputies received a call about a suspicious person on County Road 119. The deputies found the suspect, later identified as Antavious Dukes, 21, of Oxford. When deputies tried to stop him, Dukes dropped […] The post Oxford man faces felony gun possession charges appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
The ‘Many Lives of Andrew Young’ exhibit opens at UM Library
By Ian Sparks Eagle intern The J.D. Williams Library at the University of Mississippi opened its new exhibit Tuesday based around civil rights icon, U.S. congressman and former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young. The exhibit is named and based on a book written by Ernie Suggs titled “The Many Lives of Andrew Young” and […] The post The ‘Many Lives of Andrew Young’ exhibit opens at UM Library appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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