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‘No matter what’ Florida attorney returns to Ole Miss to marry
“No matter what,” has been Joshua Horton’s mantra that he says has helped him overcome many hurdles in life, and this Sunday, he will say it to his future wife when they get married at The Inn at Ole Miss. “It only makes sense to return home, reach my hands out, and say again, to […] The post ‘No matter what’ Florida attorney returns to Ole Miss to marry appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford brewery helps ‘change’ Ole Miss NIL opportunities
By Ian Sparks and Cody Farris UM journalism students NIL – short for the NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness policy — has transformed the landscape of college athletics, including at Ole Miss. Ole Miss’s NIL entity, The Grove Collective, launched in early 2022 and has signed notable student-athletes, such as Jaxson Dart, Tre Harris, […] The post Oxford brewery helps ‘change’ Ole Miss NIL opportunities appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Family of slain 4-year-old old asks for help to keep killer in prison
Almost exactly 39 years since the late Bobby Freeman and Debi Freeman’s 4-year-old son was shot and killed, his murderer will be going up before a parole board to plead his case as to why he should be set free. On July 24, 1985, Debi Freeman was driving home on College Hill Road with her […] The post Family of slain 4-year-old old asks for help to keep killer in prison appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
North East Power partners with TVA to donate to area non-profits
North East Mississippi Electric Power Association announced that it has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to award grants to non-profits in the counties it serves. Funding is from TVA’s Community Care Fund, which helps local power companies meet immediate needs in their communities by providing matching funds for local initiatives addressing hardships. Each non-profit […] The post North East Power partners with TVA to donate to area non-profits appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Lafayette high school seniors walk the stage Thursday
Thursday will mark the culmination of 12+ years of hard work for 221 Lafayette High School seniors who are ready to toss their caps high into the sky. The LHS Commencement Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at The Pavilion on the University of Mississippi campus. The ceremony will also be live-streamed […] The post Lafayette high school seniors walk the stage Thursday 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.
DAR chapter celebrating 125th anniversary
Contributed The women who gathered recently for High Tea at The Isom Place have not been seen in Oxford for many years. Miss Lou Neilson, Mrs. Gabriella McPheeters Means Bondurant, Miss Ella Pegues, Mrs. Jane Rankin Eades and their friends – early members of the David Reese Chapter DAR – held a reunion to celebrate […] The post DAR chapter celebrating 125th anniversary appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Cofield’s Corner
By John Cofield The bell rang and we all spilled happily into the sunshine on the walk in front of the grammar school on Jackson Avenue. And the youthful dash to the fountain in Leslie’s Drug Store was on. Grandad was standing across the street at the studio door smiling. And I was walking the […] The post Cofield’s Corner appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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.
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.
Man charged with fourth DUI after wrecking his vehicle
An Oxford man faces a felony DUI charge for having multiple DUI arrests. According to the Oxford Police Department, on May 12, officers responded to a single-vehicle wreck that occured on Highway 6 near Buddy East Parkway. Open containers of alcohol were discovered in the vehicle. After an investigation, Lawrence Young, 32, of Oxford was […] The post Man charged with fourth DUI after wrecking his vehicle appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford woman charged with felony shoplifting
An Oxford woman faces a felony charge for allegedly stealing from a local business. According to the Oxford Police Department, on May 11, officers responded to a business in the 200 block of North Lamar Boulevard to take a shoplifting report. It was discovered a felonious amount of merchandise had been stolen. Shoplifting becomes a […] The post Oxford woman charged with felony shoplifting appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Burglary caught on camera nets arrest
An Oxford man was arrested recently for burglary after it was caught on camera. On May 4, the Oxford Police Department responded to a call on Christman Drive for a burglary in progress that could be seen on the owner’s security camera. Officers were able to locate the suspect on the scene. He was later […] The post Burglary caught on camera nets arrest appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford Intermediate School names Chase Goolsby as new principal
On Tuesday, Oxford Intermediate School announced the appointment of Chase Goolsby as its new principal. Goolsby, currently serving as assistant principal at OIS, will be transitioning to this new leadership role on July 1. His dedication, experience, and deep understanding of the Oxford School District community uniquely position him to lead Oxford Intermediate School to […] The post Oxford Intermediate School names Chase Goolsby as new principal appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
OSD welcomes Johnnie Dudley as Director of Teaching and Learning
The Oxford School District recently announced the appointment of Johnnie Dudley as the new Director of Teaching and Learning. Dudley’s hiring was formally announced during the special called board meeting held on May 9. With an extensive background in education and administrative leadership, Dudley brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. […] The post OSD welcomes Johnnie Dudley as Director of Teaching and Learning appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford fire calls
The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from May 5-12: 25 fire alarms 44 medical/EMS calls 3 gas leaks 1 elevator assist 8 list assists 8 traffic wrecks 1 grass fire 1 dumpster fire 91 total runs The post Oxford fire calls appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
OSD partners with Foster Grandparent Program to bridge generations
Courtesy of the OSD The Lafayette County Foster Grandparent Program has partnered with Oxford School District for more than 25 years, providing a noble opportunity for people 55 and older to generously volunteer their time and serve children of all ages. The volunteers provide nurturing care to students and additional assistance to teachers at various […] The post OSD partners with Foster Grandparent Program to bridge generations appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Two Oxford residents awarded prestigious regional fellowship
South Arts announced the inaugural class of State Fellows for Literary Arts alongside the 2024 State Fellows for Visual Arts in its flagship Southern Prize and State Fellowships program. Among the distinguished 18 recipients, Oxford-based painter Brooke Alexander and writer Melissa Ginsberg will be recognized and awarded an unrestricted grant of $5,000 each, alongside an […] The post Two Oxford residents awarded prestigious regional fellowship appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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