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Finalists announced for annual CoBuilders Pitch Competition
Six finalists in the third annual Oxford CoBuilders Pitch Competition will vie for more than $10K to start a new business next week. CoBuilders, a Partnership-Driven Accelerator, first launched by Innovate Mississippi in 2022, kicked off its yearly program through eight regional pitch competitions held in Clarksdale, Starkville, Jackson, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Biloxi, Tupelo, and Oxford. […] The post Finalists announced for annual CoBuilders Pitch Competition appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Property transfers in Lafayette County
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between May 28-31, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: White Oak Ridge, LLC to Tyler McCraw, et al., Fraction of Section 17, Township 8 South, Range 2 West. Quang Le and Ashlinn Webster to Christine Justice, Lot 15, Old Sullivan Subdivision. McNeal, LLC to Brenda McIntyre, […] The post Property transfers in Lafayette County appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Juneteenth events kick off Saturday with Linen on the Lawn
Oxford Juneteenth kicks off with the annual community picnic, Linen on the Lawn, featuring live music, food trucks, and dancing. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and friends and family to this free community event. Enjoy and support local food trucks including Soul 2 Soul Food Truck, Fresh Out of the Water, Southern Sweets, G&G’s Fry […] The post Juneteenth events kick off Saturday with Linen on the Lawn appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Sunday Music in the Grove
A large crowd gathered in the Grove on Sunday evening for the first of five 2024 Summer Sunset Series performances. Several sponsors and vendors had tents near the stage including the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, which sponsored the music, and Farm Bureau which provided free hot dogs. The next performance is scheduled for Sunday, June 9, […] The post Sunday Music in the Grove appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Some Punkin Water customers could soon receive city water
If all goes well, some Punkin Water customers may soon have Oxford city water flowing through their pipes. The main extension project started several months ago; however, the contractor, Eubank Construction Co., hit a few snags – with those snags being rocks and cement. The main line had to go under a bridge on Highway […] The post Some Punkin Water customers could soon receive city water appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Marshall County man arrested after crashing car while running from police
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on May 28, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a careless driver on Highway 7. A Lafayette County Sheriff’s deputy observed the vehicle near the Highway 7 and CR 1032 intersection. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle, when the deputy got out of his patrol car, […] The post Marshall County man arrested after crashing car while running from police appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford man charged with sexual battery
On May 22, deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a walk-in complaint at the office of a sexual battery that took place in Lafayette County. Investigators were called to the office to investigate the alleged incident further. Investigators were able to establish probable cause for an arrest warrant for Elijah Joseph Wells, 27, […] The post Oxford man charged with sexual battery appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Water Valley man faces felony for allegedly stealing UTVs
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit received information on stolen property in the area of Highway 315 on May 29. Investigators responded to the area and located two side-by-side UTV vehicles. The two UTVs were reported stolen from Vicksburg and Russellville, Arkansas. Investigators recovered the UTVs and continued the investigation. On May 30, investigators […] The post Water Valley man faces felony for allegedly stealing UTVs appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford man charged with rape
An Oxford man has been arrested for rape, according to the Lafayette County Detention Center. On Thursday, the Criminal Investigation Unit launched an investigation into a reported rape. The investigation resulted in the issuance of an arrest warrant for Cory Lemond Smith, 47, of Oxford. A $1,000 reward was offered by LOU Crimestoppers for any […] The post Oxford man charged with rape appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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