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Fallen firefighters from the Mid-South to be honored at national memorial service
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Several firefighters from the Mid-South will be honored Sunday at the 43rd National Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Maryland. The Mid-South fallen firefighters to be honored are:. Jeffrey S. Arick of Memphis Fire Department. Travis Isabell of Memphis Fire Department. Jeffrey Todd Norman of Memphis Fire Department. Guandes...
On this day in 1884
Crusading journalist Ida B. Wells, an African-American native of Holly Springs, Mississippi, was riding a train from Memphis to Woodstock, Tennessee, where she worked as a teacher, when a white railroad conductor ordered her to move to another car. She refused. When the conductor grabbed her by the arm, “I...
Memphis native and singer nominated twice in Miss. Music Foundation Awards
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. - A native Memphian and Holly Springs, Miss., resident and singer has been nominated twice in the Mississippi Music Foundation's Awards scheduled for later this month. Beverly Davis' blues-inspired song, "Take the Hurt off Me," is in the running for the Best Original Song of the Year...
Holly Springs to Host CP Mississippi Summer Showdown
Make plans to attend the CP Racing Promotions Mississippi Summer Showdown on May 31- June 2, 2024 at Holly Springs Motorsports Park. HOLLY SPRINGS, MS- CP Racing Promotions is back with the Mississippi Summer Showdown, taking place from May 31- June 2, 2024, at Holly Springs Motorsports Park. Get ready for a weekend brimming with bracket racing excitement, showcasing Box $7.5Ks, No Box $5Ks, and $2,500-to-win Junior Dragster main events. But wait, there’s more! The action kicks off on Friday with $5K Box, $3K No Box, and $1,500 Gamblers Races. And on Saturday night, don’t miss the highly anticipated $10K Box and $5K No Box Shootouts.
Juveniles charged for making bomb threats over the phone
On Wednesday, the Lafayette County Criminal Investigations Unit was notified regarding a bomb threat that was called into the Lafayette High School Office. Investigators responded to the school and began working with School Administrators by taking the proper safety measures to ensure the safety of the students. Once it was determined that the area was […] The post Juveniles charged for making bomb threats over the phone appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Highway 7 widening project receives $160M from MS House, Senate
In 2015, Oxford and Lafayette County residents and leaders received the bad news that the Mississippi Department of Transportation tabled the widening of Highway 7 South due to a lack of available funding. Almost 10 years later, the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives passed House Bill No. 1826 on Friday which will provide $160 […] The post Highway 7 widening project receives $160M from MS House, Senate appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Olive Branch teacher who lost home gets help from coworkers
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — An Olive Branch teacher is opening up to WREG about losing her home. For some of her coworkers, it’s the first time they heard anything about it, so they decided to see if they could help and reached out to us to pass it on. Marcia Naylor, a recent widow, lost her […]
Former Sheriff Among Those Coming To Rescue Of WDYN
Former Sheriff Jim Hammond is among a group coming to the rescue of the former Tennessee Temple radio station WDYN. Sheriff Hammond, a former Temple student, said the station, since Temple was taken over by Piedmont International University, had struggled. It moved away from Highland Park to a unpretentious location...
Returning student registration open now at Lafayette School District
Registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year for Lafayette County School District kids is in full swing for returning students. Registration opened April 8 for returning students and is still open. Parents should go to the Lafayette Active Parent portal using their current login information. Click on the drop-down on the top right and select “registration.” […] The post Returning student registration open now at Lafayette School District appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
OSD offers free breakfast, lunch to all area children this summer
Area children will be able to enjoy free breakfast and lunch meals even after school is out this summer. The free Summer Meal Program by the Oxford School District will serve breakfast and lunch each weekday from June 3 through July 12. There are no residence, proof of income or application requirements to receive free […] The post OSD offers free breakfast, lunch to all area children this summer appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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