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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.
July 4th Family Parade returning this year
The American Legion, in collaboration with the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, has announced the revival of the July 4th Family Parade. The partnership will honor local veterans through a community event. The parade will center around children and families, inviting them to adorn their bikes, wagons, and scooters in red, white, and blue to showcase their […] The post July 4th Family Parade returning this year appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Supervisors approve site plans for business, subdivisions
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved several site plans – preliminary and final – during their regular meeting Monday, including a new restaurant in the county. The County Line Grill will be located on Highway 310 near the Panola County line. The owners, Rickey and Penny Roberts, were granted approval on their final […] The post Supervisors approve site plans for business, subdivisions 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.
The secret life of Bobbie Gentry, pioneering artist behind ‘Ode to Billie Joe’
By Tara Murtha Rolling Stone Magazine/Aug. 21, 2017 How the singer-songwriter who knocked the Beatles out of the Number One spot 50 years ago quietly revolutionized country music July of 1967, Capitol Records released “Ode to Billie Joe,” a spooky wisp of a song by an unknown artist named Bobbie Gentry. Industry wisdom said “Ode” […] The post The secret life of Bobbie Gentry, pioneering artist behind ‘Ode to Billie Joe’ appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Creating miracles through heartfelt philanthropy
Contributed The grandson of Irish-Catholic railroad workers, George Ready lives by the philosophy, “To be generous toward and to care for the less fortunate is to be a tiny bit like the nature of God.” Those words guided him as he graduated law school, raised a family, and served as state senator and circuit court […] The post Creating miracles through heartfelt philanthropy appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Local man charged with failing to register as sex offender
A Lafayette County man was arrested recently for failing to register as a sex offender. On May 30, at 11 a.m. Investigators checked the Sex Offender Registry and discovered Willie Kelsey Woods had not registered since May 15. A warrant was issued for Woods for sex offender registration failure. Woods was arrested on May 31 […] The post Local man charged with failing to register as sex offender appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Abbeville woman charged with child endangerment
An Abbeville woman was arrested recently after a child in her care tested positive for meth. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, on May 27, the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit received a report from Child Protective Services of a child who tested positive for methamphetamine. As a result of the investigation, Teresa Mendez […] The post Abbeville woman charged with child endangerment appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Woman charged in Tula domestic violence incident
An Oxford woman was arrested recently for allegedly being involved in a domestic violence incident. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, on May 27, deputies responded to the Tula community for a report of a domestic incident. Deputies interviewed the individuals involved in the assault and determined that the primary aggressor, Dakota Bowen, 27, […] The post Woman charged in Tula domestic violence incident appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Man arrested after failing to register as sex offender
A local man was arrested recently after allegedly failing to register as a sex offender. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, on May 14, the department received an anonymous tip that Willie Shaw, 25, a registered sex offender, was not living at his registered address. A compliance check was then conducted at the registered […] The post Man arrested after failing to register as sex offender 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.
Pizza Paradise & Ice Cream to open its doors on Saturday
On Saturday morning, a new pizza and ice cream eatery will open its doors in Oxford. Pizza Paradise & Ice Cream is located in the same storefront where Little Caesar’s Pizza was located before it closed its door in April. The new pizza restaurant will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday for the first time, […] The post Pizza Paradise & Ice Cream to open its doors on Saturday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Summer Sunset Series kicks off Sunday
The annual Summer Sunset Series returns this month to the Grove stage on the campus of the University of Mississippi. Summer Sunset Series is a community event made possible through a collaboration of Visit Oxford, Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, Center for the Study of Southern Culture, Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts, the University of […] The post Summer Sunset Series kicks off Sunday 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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