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Oxford High grad competing at Olympic Trials
The 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in Paris with thousands of world-class athletes set to descend upon the City of Light. The opening ceremony is a little over a month away on July 26, and an Oxford native hopes of joining world-renowned Olympians. Julia Dennis, a graduate of Oxford High School, is a member […] The post Oxford High grad competing at Olympic Trials appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Plein Air announces artist Robert Townsend as 2024 Artist in Residence
By Leighton McCool Special to the Eagle The Plein Air neighborhood announced the distinguished contemporary artist Robert Townsend will serve as the 2024 Plein Air Artist in Residence. Townsend’s bold works are in many museums and private collections around the globe, including two pieces on loan with the University of Mississippi Museum. He will be […] The post Plein Air announces artist Robert Townsend as 2024 Artist in Residence appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Fourth suspected arrested in shooting death of MJ Daniels
A fourth suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of University of Southern Mississippi football player Marcus “MJ” Daniels Jr., who played for the Ole Miss Rebels in 2021-22. On Wednesday, Hattiesburg Police arrested Nytavion Shaw, 16, of Laurel, and charged him as an adult with one count of capital murder and one count […] The post Fourth suspected arrested in shooting death of MJ Daniels appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
OPD awards three with Blue Line Awards
The Oxford Police Department recently awarded Officer MacKenzie Rogers, Det. Sergeant Mike Burks and Officer Trae Pruitt with its Blue Line Awards for their recent police work. Rogers was doing a foot patrol through an apartment complex after reports of an individual attempting to break into vehicles. She located the suspect and apprehended them after […] The post OPD awards three with Blue Line Awards appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Abbeville man charged with rape
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to County Road 129 on June 16 regarding an assault. The caller said a woman showed up at their door and was bleeding. Deputies spoke to the victim who said she had been assaulted and raped. She was taken to the hospital. The victim identified James Allen […] The post Abbeville man charged with rape appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford man faces 4th DUI charge
An Oxford man was arrested recently and charged with his fourth DUI. On June 16, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a careless driver. Deputies arrived and pulled over Andrew Shane Parker, 38, of Oxford. He was arrested for DUI. Deputies discovered Parker had three previous DUIs. He was taken […] The post Oxford man faces 4th DUI charge appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford man charged with burglary
An Oxford man was arrested for burglary recently. On June 9, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a residential burglary on Post Oak Drive in Old Oaks of Oxford Subdivision. The next day, deputies took a report of an attempted burglary on Turkey Oak Drive in Old Oaks Subdivision. Robert […] The post Oxford man charged with burglary appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
First human case of West Nile Virus in Mississippi reported
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus this year in Rankin County. West Nile Virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people (8 out of 10) infected with West Nile virus do […] The post First human case of West Nile Virus in Mississippi reported appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Baptist trust funds bounce back for city, county
The trust funds from the sale of the former Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi hospital on South Lamar in 2012 for both the city of Oxford and Lafayette County rebounded this past fiscal year after taking a hit in 2023. The fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31 for both accounts. Both the city […] The post Baptist trust funds bounce back for city, county appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Lafayette County property transfers
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between June 10-14, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Ella Mae Daniels and Peggy Ann Ray to LaceyMay Properties, LLC, Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 8 South, Range 3 West. STK Oxbridge Group, LLC to Ryan and Erin Miller, Lot 85 of Woodson Ridge Subdivision. […] The post Lafayette County property transfers appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Meet Your Farmer days set for Arena
The Lafayette County Multi-Purpose Arena has announced the launch of Meet Your Farmer days, a series of free events that will be held every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. starting June 27 and running until August 8. These events proposed by local farmers will provide a unique opportunity to show the connection between programs […] The post Meet Your Farmer days set for Arena appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford woman charged with child abuse
An Oxford woman was arrested after police allegedly found several fentanyl-laced pills while she was with a child. On June 7, the Oxford Police Department responded to a medical call near Highway 7. Police found Tresa Grant, 33, with multiple pills that showed a positive indication of fentanyl in the presence of a child. Grant […] The post Oxford woman charged with child abuse appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford man charged with rape, burglary
An Oxford man was charged with rape and burglary, according to the Oxford Police Department. According to reports, police went to Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi regarding a sexual assault. Jaydarrious Mitchell, 18, of Oxford, was arrested and charged with rape and burglary. He was taken before a judge and issued a $260,000 bond. The U.S. […] The post Oxford man charged with rape, burglary appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Woman charged with damaging car, driving under the influence
An Oxford woman was arrested recently for allegedly damaging a vehicle and driving under the influence. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, at 9:21 p.m. on June 14, deputies were dispatched to 390 County Road 202 for a disturbance. When deputies arrived, the suspect, identified as Julia Bishop Allen, 24, of Oxford, had left […] The post Woman charged with damaging car, driving under the influence appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Supervisors untraditionally approve resort status request for Roundabout Oxford
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to endorse resort status for Roundabout Oxford RV and Water Resort. State law says a restaurant or other establishments can only sell alcohol if they are within the city limits. For those establishments in the county that cater to tourists, they can apply for “resort status” from […] The post Supervisors untraditionally approve resort status request for Roundabout Oxford appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Pie Fest 2024 coming to OXCM June 25
Have you been fine-tuning your baking skills and you’re ready to show off? Join the Oxford Community Market for their annual Pie Fest 2024 fundraiser, from 4:30-6 p.m. on June 25 at the Old Armory Pavilion to display your skill. Bakers of top-ranked pies will receive prizes in four categories. Bakers are asked to bring […] The post Pie Fest 2024 coming to OXCM June 25 appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Janis Worthen Champion
Janis Worthen Champion, of Oxford, died on June 3, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on May 5, 1950, in Tupelo, she was the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Whitfield Worthen. Jan accomplished much in her life. She graduated with highest honors from Tupelo High School, where she was not only the […] The post Janis Worthen Champion appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Nut-Thing but love at Juneteenth
By Ian Sparks Eagle intern The Oxford Juneteenth festival was held in the parking lot of Central Elementary School on Saturday, with plenty of vendors varying from shaved ice to homemade arts and crafts along with water slides and live music. The official holiday is June 19. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved peoples […] The post Nut-Thing but love at Juneteenth appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford Fire Department runs
The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from June 9-15: 17 Fire Alarms 22 Medical/ EMS calls 0 Gas Leak 4 Lift Assist 1 Refrigerator Fire 44 Total Runs The post Oxford Fire Department runs appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Feeding Hearts serves hundreds each month in Lafayette County
The wait was long Thursday at the Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena as cars lined up out of the parking lot and onto F.D. “Buddy” East Parkway with hundreds of local folks waiting patiently to receive fresh fruit, produce and milk. Once a month, volunteers from area churches, the Feeding Hearts Food Ministry and the Mid-South […] The post Feeding Hearts serves hundreds each month in Lafayette County appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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