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Second Chipotle to open Tuesday in Oxford
The Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its second location in Oxford on Tuesday. The new restaurant will feature the brand’s signature “Chipotlane,” a drive-thru pickup lane that allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars. The new Chipotle is located at 702 Sisk Avenue and is open every day from 10:45 a.m. to 10 […] The post Second Chipotle to open Tuesday in Oxford appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Photos Gallery: Saturday night at Double Decker rocked the Square
Saturday night at Double Decker Arts Festival drew a large crowd of folks coming to hear “Kingfish” Ingram and headliner, Brittany Howard. Ingram kicked off the nighttime music around 7 p.m. before Howard took the stage around 8:45 p.m. Mayor Robyn Tannehill called the festival the “most successful yet” in a social media post. Photos […] The post Photos Gallery: Saturday night at Double Decker rocked the Square appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Bob Tyler, longtime football coach throughout Mississippi, dies at 91
Bob Tyler, who's coaching career spanned across 45 years and included stops at Mississippi State and Ole Miss, died Sunday, a Mississippi State spokesperson confirmed to The Clarion-Ledger. He was 91. Tyler's coaching career started in 1957 when he was hired by Water Valley High in his hometown. The first...
Former Ole Miss basketball forward Jamarion Sharp charged with aggravated assault
OXFORD — Former Ole Miss basketball forward Jamarion Sharp has been charged with aggravated assault, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department's inmate roster. Sharp was admitted to the Lafayette County Detention Center on Friday at 8:28 p.m. CT. No further information regarding the allegations against Sharp was immediately available.
Court: Women arrested must pay restitution for damage to Mississippi city hall fountain to avoid harsher consequences
Two women arrested last year for damaging the new fountain next to City Hall will have to pay restitution and stay out of legal trouble for the next year to avoid harsher consequences. Abigail Fuqua, 19, of Virginia and Madison Brown, 18, of North Carolina were arrested in October and...
Water Valley man charged with aggravated assault
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Water Valley man was charged with aggravated assault. Lafayette County deputies were called to Abbeville Market earlier this week about the incident. Investigators did not release what happened or how the person was assaulted. 28-year-old Joshua Norwood was later arrested in Harmontown. He...
Tupelo's Iverson McCoy excited to earn first offer from Ole Miss
The first offer will always be a special offer for 2027 Tupelo (Miss.) High School cornerback Iverson McCoy. And Ole Miss co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Bryan Brown delievered the first college offer to McCoy on Friday. It is likely the first of what will be many to come for this super-athletic, 6-1, 180-pound, young defensive back.
Pair arrested in Oxford for Highway 7 auto burglary
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — Oxford Police arrested a couple in connection with an early April auto burglary. Police charged Jaya Wiley, 23, of Oxford, with conspiracy to commit a crime and Colan Kemp, 36, of Water Valley, with conspiracy and burglary. Oxford Police responded on April 11 to the...
Recap: Auburn softball’s comeback falls short in game two with Ole Miss
Auburn softball looked to continue momentum on Saturday evening, trying to win the series over Ole Miss. The Tigers won a pitcher’s duel on Friday in extra innings and wanted to rebound after a long night. That attempt was not successful, though, as the Rebels evened the series with a 4-2 victory, despite the late surge by Auburn. The Tigers got things going early on in the game, scoring in the top of the 1st. After KK McCrary and Nelia Peralta both singled in their plate appearances, Anna Wohlers hit a sacrifice fly to center field that scored McCrary with one out,...
Oxford, MS, iconic Ajax Diner on The Square is sold. See details on new owner
Randy Yates spent the last 27 years of his life cooking for the people of Oxford and beyond. Now, he can sit back and enjoy life since having recently sold the iconic restaurant Ajax Diner to Clay Scruggs. "I don't really know what I am going to do, honestly," Yates...
Mike Bianco laments lack of Ole Miss baseball consistency after series loss to Alabama
OXFORD — Mike Bianco has seen this Ole Miss baseball team play well. That's what fuels his hope. It's also the root of his frustration. The capability is plain to see. The Rebels have secured memorable wins over Mississippi State, Georgia and even on Friday night against Alabama in the past three weeks. But Ole Miss is not playing to those capabilities often enough to meet the expectations this program has developed during 24 seasons with Bianco at the helm.
Germantown evens the series with Oxford
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Germantown Mavericks evened the series with the Oxford Chargers with a 2-1 victory on Saturday. Oxford (20-10) and Germantown were in a pitcher’s duel through the first three innings. The Chargers starter Barrett Kamman made quick work of the Mavericks in the first two innings, and the batters went […] The post Germantown evens the series with Oxford appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford Town tunes up
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is scheduled to take the main stage at the Double Decker Arts Festival Saturday at 7 p.m., just before headliner Brittany Howard performs at 8:30 p.m. This year’s musical lineup covers many genres and will have broad appeal to music fans from across the Mid-South. Double Decker Music Schedule Friday, April 26 […] The post Oxford Town tunes up appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Furniss’ Big Night Propels Baseball to Series’ Leveling Win Over No. 18 Alabama
By Jeff Roberson, Ole Miss Athletics Ole Miss and No. 18 Alabama put on an offensive exhibition Friday night in game two of their Southeastern Conference baseball series. The Rebels came out on top in a close contest 9-8. The middle innings produced the most fireworks in this one. Ole Miss led 3-1 after the […] The post Furniss’ Big Night Propels Baseball to Series’ Leveling Win Over No. 18 Alabama appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mississippi man arrested in connection with 2023 commercial burglary
A Mississippi man has been arrested in connection with a November commercial burglary that resulted in the theft of cash, luxury items and electronics. The Oxford Police Department arrested Octavious McMullen, 24, of Abbeville. In early November 2023, the Oxford Police Department took multiple reports regarding a commercial burglary near...
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