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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.
Susan Mah featured in documentary created by Ole Miss students
University of Mississippi Master of Fine Arts students were each provided with funding by Mississippi Creates to produce a short documentary film highlighting musicians and visual artists creating work influenced or inspired by the life, culture, and/or sounds of Mississippi. Oxford Eagle’s “Good Sense Sunday” columnist Susan Mah was featured in one of the documentaries […] The post Susan Mah featured in documentary created by Ole Miss students appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Lafayette County Property Transfers
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between June 17-21, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: David Guyton to Catherine and John Daughaday, Lot 237, The Heights Subdivision. Catherine and John Daughaday to W-S Family Revocable Trust, Lot 237, The Heights Subdivision. Tina Tidwell to Joshua and Maggie Schmerge, Lot 5 of […] The post Lafayette County Property Transfers appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
United Way approves $200K in grants
The United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County Board of Directors has approved the organization’s fiscal year 2024-25 grant awards, with $200,000 awarded to eligible applicants serving the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. The UWOLC will support 25 programs and initiatives as part of this year’s grant cycle. Recipients such as Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi, The Leap Frog […] The post United Way approves $200K in grants appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Ava Randle to compete for state Distinguished Young Woman title
Distinguished Young Woman of Lafayette County Ava Randle will be one of 29 high school seniors competing for more than $35,000 in college scholarships next month. The week-long 2025 Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi program gets underway on July 11 in Meridian. Randle, the daughter of Eric and Melanie Randle of Oxford, attends Oxford High […] The post Ava Randle to compete for state Distinguished Young Woman title appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Woman faces felony domestic violence charge
A Water Valley woman faces a felony after being arrested on a third domestic violence charge. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, on June 25, deputies responded to a domestic violence call on Highway 315 E. Charges were filed against Tony Elmore, 36, of Water Valley for domestic violence. Elmore was picked up and […] The post Woman faces felony domestic violence charge appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
UM video production team wins Emmy
By Edwin Smith University communications A video story about the Ole Miss Wish for the family of Army warrant officer Kyle Rodgers last November has landed an Emmy Award for the University of Mississippi production team that put it together. Team members Sam McGlone, Brad Gray and Jalea Millon received a Southeast Emmy Award for […] The post UM video production team wins Emmy appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Paving along West Jackson continues; Bramlett Blvd. is next
The paving of West Jackson Avenue continues this week. Crews could be finished by the end of the week; however, that could depend on the weather over the next couple of days. Lehman-Roberts started paving the westbound lane of West Jackson Avenue last Thursday. Crews are paving between Fraternity Row and West Oxford Loop and […] The post Paving along West Jackson continues; Bramlett Blvd. is next appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Four local students graduate from MS School for Mathematics and Science
Four local students graduated in May from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. This graduating class has accepted more than $7.9 million of the $32 million offered in scholarships to attend universities all over Mississippi and the nation. The local students who graduated from MSMS in the spring were: Lila Christine Jacks of Oxford. […] The post Four local students graduate from MS School for Mathematics and Science appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
No school supply lists needed for K-6 Lafayette County students
Thanks to efficient financial planning by the Lafayette County School District, parents with students in grades K-6 will not need to purchase general school supplies for the upcoming school year. That means parents will not be getting school supply lists for the upcoming school year. The district is providing general supplies – paper, pencils, notebooks, […] The post No school supply lists needed for K-6 Lafayette County students appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
High temps today; Possible rain Wednesday
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Lafayette County through 9 p.m. tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to reach 97 degrees; however, the high humidity could cause the heat index value to climb near 108 degrees. Those working outside are cautioned to wear lightweight and loose=fitting clothing, limit strenuous activities […] The post High temps today; Possible rain Wednesday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Fire scorches 5 acres Sunday off Hwy. 30
Residents living near Highway 30 around County Roads 225/237 may continue to smell smoke when they walk outside after a large brush fire left a large area scorched. The Lafayette County Fire Department was dispatched at 2:24 p.m. on Sunday to the area where a fire had spread to both sides of the should of […] The post Fire scorches 5 acres Sunday off Hwy. 30 appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford Kroger manager recognized as trailblazer
The head of Oxford’s Kroger, Latoya Sullivan, was named a Top Woman in Grocery honoree by Progressive Grocer magazine. Sullivan, store leader, has worked for Kroger for 19 years and has been a store manager for more than 10 years. According to the nomination, Sullivan “continues to care for our customers, advances equity with diverse […] The post Oxford Kroger manager recognized as trailblazer appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Sam Kendricks vaults to 11th US title and US Olympic Team
Paris will be 3rd Olympics By Ian Sparks Oxford native and Ole Miss graduate Sam Kendricks has punched his ticket to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. He won the Olympic Trials for pole vault on Sunday, June 23, at the University of Oregon. Kendricks set a meet record with a 19-foot, 5-inch jump at the […] The post Sam Kendricks vaults to 11th US title and US Olympic Team appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Aldermen vote to demolish Price Hill home
The Oxford Board of Aldermen last week approved the demolition of a delipidated house on Price Hill Drive. The home, located at 130 Price Hill Drive, was deemed dangerous, unsafe, and unfit for human habitation by the city’s building official. The homeowner was notified in April about the property’s designation and they were given 30 […] The post Aldermen vote to demolish Price Hill home appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Heat Advisory for Oxford
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 9 p.m. tonight and another from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for Monday. The advisory includes the city of Oxford and Lafayette, Yalobusha, Monroe, Calhoun, and Chickasaw counties. As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to stay hydrated and remain indoors in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible. Avoid direct […] The post Heat Advisory for Oxford appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Tornadoes and tears – surviving more storms
Story by Seth Parenteau and Cody Farris UM journalism students The devastation caused last spring by an EF4 tornado in Rolling Fork turned the national spotlight on Mississippi. And while the state has been lucky enough to not have faced any storms of that magnitude in so far in 2024, according to Memphis Chief Meteorologist […] The post Tornadoes and tears – surviving more storms appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
OPD Camp Cops is a wrap
The Oxford Police Department wrapped up its Camp Cops on Friday. The camp was held from June 10-14 for rising third and fourth graders and from June 17-21 for rising fifth and sixth graders. Campers enjoyed learning about being a police officer and detective. They toured the police department, visited with K9s and the Mounted […] The post OPD Camp Cops is a wrap appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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