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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.
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.
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