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Local string musicians invited to join Community String Orchestra
The Music Department at the University of Mississippi is hosting its inaugural Community String Orchestra and is inviting the community to join. This orchestral opportunity is open to all adults within the LOU community, including university alumni, faculty, students, and Lafayette and Oxford who are string musicians interested in playing and performing with others. If […] The post Local string musicians invited to join Community String Orchestra appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Timothy Community Garden groundbreaking set
The community of Water Valley is coming together to honor the memory of Timothy Holmes, an 11-year-old boy who tragically lost his life in a drowning accident. In his memory, the Timothy Community Garden is being established within the Community Park, a project aimed at fostering unity, growth and empowerment. The groundbreaking event for the […] The post Timothy Community Garden groundbreaking set appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Meridian Community College welcomes Mounce as new head tennis coach
Meridian Community College announced the appointment of LOU’s own Ryan Mounce as the new head coach for the men’s and women’s tennis teams. Mounce takes over from TJ Carter, who has led the MCC tennis programs for the past four years. Mounce played at Oxford High School and served as vice president of the Ole […] The post Meridian Community College welcomes Mounce as new head tennis coach appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Egg Bowl moves to Black Friday
The Battle for the Golden Egg against Mississippi State moves to Black Friday this upcoming football season. Set for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff on ABC on Nov. 29, this is the first Friday night contest against the Bulldogs since 2008, one of just five all-time against Mississippi State alongside games in 1916, 1921, 2007 and […] The post Egg Bowl moves to Black Friday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Free fishing days this weekend
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks invites all residents to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, running from June 1 to 9. This nationwide celebration is an invitation for all fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and enjoy the outdoors. In Mississippi, June 1 and 2 have been designated as “Free Fishing […] The post Free fishing days this weekend appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Property Transfers
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between May 20 – 24, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: North Lamar Construction, LLC to Christopher and Margaret Leming, Lot 63, The Lamar Subdivision. Patricia Becker to Charles Becker, III, Southwest Quarter of Section 16, Township 10 South, Range 3 West. Eddie Reynolds to Thomas […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
University names Oxford native new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing
By Clara Turnage UM communications The University of Mississippi has named Ryan Whittington to a new position as assistant vice chancellor for marketing. The position, housed in University Marketing and Communications, is designed to help bring Ole Miss up to par with other SEC universities, said Jim Zook, vice chancellor for marketing and communications. “The creation of […] The post University names Oxford native new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford firefighter graduates academy
Firefighter Jamie Lucan Shaw Jr. of the Oxford Fire Department recently graduated Class 209 from the National Fire Protection Association 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson. The intense seven-week course includes online, classroom, and hands-on instruction in the areas of fire behavior, fire suppression, rescue, incident command, hazardous […] The post Oxford firefighter graduates academy appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Community baptism event Saturday
Pastors Dedrick and Deona Benson and the University of Life Church in Oxford will host their second annual Community Baptism this weekend. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Old Armory Pavilion, located at 1801 University Ave. Everyone is invited to take part or support family […] The post Community baptism event Saturday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Velvet Ditch Gran Fondo
The Velvet Ditch Gran Fondo, a non-competitive bicycle ride, took place Saturday in Oxford. Riders came on all types of bikes including big box, commuter, gravel, mountain, tandem, and more. The ride ended at the Old Armory Pavilion where bikers listened to music and joined food and drink. Photos by Bruce Newman The post Velvet Ditch Gran Fondo appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Eli Manning estate sale moved to an online, phone-in sale
An online-only estate sale is being held this week of loads of items from the former Oxford home of Ole Miss Rebel and New York Giants quarterback, Eli Manning. Everything from art, furniture, rugs and memorabilia from Manning’s career will be up for sale online at https://www.estatesales.net/MS/Oxford and then look for Eli Manning’s name. According to Lafayette […] The post Eli Manning estate sale moved to an online, phone-in sale appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford Fire Department runs
The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from May 20 and May 26: 18 Fire Alarms 26 Medical/ EMS calls 2 Gas Leak 4 Lift Assist 1 Water Flow 51 Total Runs The post Oxford Fire Department runs appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Honoring those who gave all
The community joined together Monday morning at the Veteran’s Park to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony was hosted by the Oxford veteran groups, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3978, the American Legion Post 55, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter […] The post Honoring those who gave all appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
New trampoline park being built behind Wink Tumbling Academy
Children in the surrounding area will soon have a new place to jump and tumble and work out all that extra energy that young folks are blessed with. The owners of Wink Tumbling Academy, offering gymnastics, cheer and tumbling classes are building a new trampoline park in the coming months. Morgan Winkel purchased the building […] The post New trampoline park being built behind Wink Tumbling Academy appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Lafayette’s Remarkable Season Ends as North Half Champs, Runners-up for State
By Ian Sparks Lafayette High School’s season came to a close on Saturday following a defeat in game three of the Mississippi High School Activities Association’s Class 5A championship series against Vancleave. Despite this not being the end the Commodores would have wanted; their 2024 season has been one to remember. The Commodores racked up […] The post Lafayette’s Remarkable Season Ends as North Half Champs, Runners-up for State appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Dore’s stellar season ends, just one game short of the state championship.
Lafayette fell just one game short to win the state championship in 5A baseball against Vancleave. The Oxford Eagle will have a season recap story to highlight the achievements of this team that made it all the way to the final game. By Jake Thompson Lafayette needed one more win to bring home […] The post Dore’s stellar season ends, just one game short of the state championship. appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Vancleave’s West shuts down Lafayette, forcing a deciding game three in 5A title series
By Jake Thompson PEARL — Lafayette is going to have to keep the celebrations at bay for one more night as a bid for the school’s first baseball state title in 18 years has to wait. After outlasting Vancleave in game one of the MHSAA Class 5A title series with a 8-7 win in 12 innings […] The post Vancleave’s West shuts down Lafayette, forcing a deciding game three in 5A title series appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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