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Sardis man charged with vehicle burglary
A Sardis man was arrested recently for allegedly burglarizing a vehicle in the Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi parking lot. OPD took the report on May 6. After investigation, Quintez Hall, 19, of Sardis was arrested and charged with commercial burglary-auto. He was taken before a judge and issued a $10,000 bond; however, the bond was […] The post Sardis man charged with vehicle burglary appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Tupelo man charged with sexual battery
A Tupelo man was arrested and charged with sexual battery recently. The Oxford Police Department arrested Brandon Levon Gates, 26, of Tupelo after receiving a report of a sexual battery that happened on April 15 in Oxford. Gates was taken before a Municipal Court judge for an initial bond hearing and issued a $50,000 bond. […] The post Tupelo man charged with sexual battery appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Visit Oxford unveils Holly Jolly Holidays programming with Christmas in June
The holidays are arriving early in Oxford this year with Visit Oxford MS’ “Christmas in June” campaign, providing a sneak peek to the fifth annual Holly Jolly Holidays with new programming and even more ways to enjoy the season. With festive decorations at mTrade Park, which will host the new Walk of Lights this winter, and a social media […] The post Visit Oxford unveils Holly Jolly Holidays programming with Christmas in June appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Planning Commission gives nod to overlay district aimed at creating more affordable homes
The Oxford Planning Commission approved implementing a new overlay district that city planning officials hope will encourage more single-family homes that could offer more affordable housing options. The proposed overlay district will facilitate a dense, single-family residential neighborhood with lots that range in size from 2,000 square feet to slightly under 5,000 square feet. The […] The post Planning Commission gives nod to overlay district aimed at creating more affordable homes appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Stonewater thanks local police for a successful partnership in helping struggling youths
The Fikes family knows all too well the importance of the role that law enforcement can play when dealing with youths who are struggling with substance use or mental health issues. When Bryan Fikes was a teenager, his family watched him spiral down a dark path due to substance use. They felt helpless, with few […] The post Stonewater thanks local police for a successful partnership in helping struggling youths appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Juneteenth event grew from small block party to community celebration
The Juneteenth celebration started in Oxford more than 15 years ago when residents living on and near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive would gather with friends and family to celebrate. The event grew yearly from a small neighborhood block party with around 10 vendors to about 70 at last year’s event. The celebration will be […] The post Juneteenth event grew from small block party to community celebration appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
First resident physicians complete training at Baptist Memorial Hospital
The 12 founding resident physicians of the first medical residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital– North Mississippi will complete their training this month and are moving on to the next steps in their medical careers. The three-year Internal Medicine residency training program’s mission is to train clinically and procedurally competent physicians in the specialty of Internal […] The post First resident physicians complete training at Baptist Memorial Hospital appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Lafayette Post 55 falls to Pontotoc in Junior Legion game
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Post 55 fell to the Pontotoc Red Sox on Saturday 12-1 on the road in Junior legion action. Lafayette (0-3) got on the board in the first with a run on an RBI walk by Taylor John. John took the mound for Lafayette in the bottom of the first. Pontotoc […] The post Lafayette Post 55 falls to Pontotoc in Junior Legion game appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Handicapped spaces on Oxford Square to be metered
At the recommendation of the Mayor’s Disability Commission, all handicapped parking spaces in the downtown area will be metered. During a recessed meeting on May 28, the Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to approve the recommendation from the Commission and meter all handicapped parking spaces around the Square and inside parking lots that are paid […] The post Handicapped spaces on Oxford Square to be metered appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Tula Opry show this Saturday
Grab the family and head over to Tula this Saturday for some toe-tapping music and a step back in time to simpler times. The Tula Opry building was rebuilt around 2010 by Rusty Pinion on friends and turned into a gathering place for Tula residents where folks gathered a few times a year to listen […] The post Tula Opry show this Saturday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Sanders named Executive Director of the Oxford Housing Authority
After 14 years of service at the Oxford Housing Authority, Teasha Sanders will soon be at the organization’s helm as executive director. The promotion was announced at the Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday by OHA board member Stephen Bramlett. Current executive director Jonathan Hill will be retiring at the end of June after serving […] The post Sanders named Executive Director of the Oxford Housing Authority appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Local bakeries celebrate National Donut Day
By Ian Sparks Eagle intern This Friday, treat yourself to something sweet on National Donut Day. Bakeries and donut shops all over the country will be celebrating with giveaways and discounts and Oxford is no exception. There are several donut shops located in and around Oxford. Ollie’s Donuts of Oxford, located at 2151 S Lamar […] The post Local bakeries celebrate National Donut Day appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
McLarty retires from city water department after 26 years
Chad McLarty served as a Lafayette County supervisor for 12 years until the end of 2023, but that wasn’t his only job. When he wasn’t helping county folks with a wide variety of issues, he was helping city folks with their water and sewer service. On Tuesday, the Oxford Board of Aldermen read a resolution […] The post McLarty retires from city water department after 26 years appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Elite Level Performance offers training to young athletes
By Ian Sparks A new athletic training program has moved into Oxford. John Nelson, founder of Elite Level Performance, is offering athletic training to local athletes starting at 13 years old. This program is located at The Farm, a baseball facility located on Highway 7 South in Lafayette County. Nelson trains athletes three afternoons […] The post Elite Level Performance offers training to young athletes appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Man accused of killing Jay Lee in 2022 asks court to change location of his October trial
The man accused of killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee in 2022 is asking the court to move his trial out of the county, currently scheduled to take place in October. On Monday, at the Lafayette County Circuit Court in Oxford, Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr.’s attorney Kevin Horan, filed a petition to have the venue of his […] The post Man accused of killing Jay Lee in 2022 asks court to change location of his October trial appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Restaurant Inspections
The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 48 food service inspections in Lafayette County between May. 1 and May 31 with 42 facilities receiving A grades. There were five B grades and one C assigned. Restaurants and other food facilities are required to display their inspection results with a letter grade to clearly communicate the most […] The post Restaurant Inspections appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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.
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