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MS man charged in $70 million Medicare fraud scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An indictment was unsealed last week in Florida charging a Mississippi man for his alleged role in a more than $70 million fraud scheme. Prosecutors said the scheme involved the payment of kickbacks and bribes to obtain doctors’ orders for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME). Joel Rufus French, 46, of […]
Lane Kiffin's parody Taylor Swift album shouts out Nick Saban, throws Mississippi State shade
OXFORD ― If you're an Ole Miss football fan, you know the drill by now. Fresh Taylor Swift music, like the album that dropped Thursday, means fresh Lane Kiffin content. The Ole Miss Athletics official account on X, formerly Twitter, posted a parody back cover for Swift's album "The Tortured Poets Department." The formatting mirrors a teaser Swift posted from her own account in February.
Lifeworks Counseling opens Oxford office
Lifeworks Counseling, LLC, a leading provider of mental health services in Mississippi, recently announced the opening of its new office in Oxford. Located at 1415 University Ave., the Oxford office will offer a variety of counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in the community. Lifeworks Counseling offers an integrated faith-based counseling approach, combining the […] The post Lifeworks Counseling opens Oxford office appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Ole Miss Women’s Basketball scores elite talent Starr Jacobs
Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin landed six-foot-two forward Starr Jacobs in the transfer portal, as the senior committed to the Rebels on April 17. Jacobs began her career at the University of Texas at Arlington, becoming the two-time conference player of the year during the 2022-2023 season. Although Jacobs sat out this season at Arkansas Pine Bluff, she is looking to get back into the game.
Saturday’s Softball Game Moved to 1 PM
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – Due to predicted incoming inclement weather on Saturday, the Texas A&M softball game against Ole Miss has been moved to a 1 p.m. first pitch at Davis Diamond. Each game of the three-game series can be streamed on SECN+, while all Aggie games can be heard...
Heavy traffic expected Saturday for Morgan Wallen concert
As Oxford braces for the return of country music star Morgan Wallen on Saturday, the Oxford Police Department offered some information and suggestions Friday on how to deal with the influx of visitors on local roads. OPD warned against parking on Highway 6 or any exit ramp, and that any vehicle found parked in those […] The post Heavy traffic expected Saturday for Morgan Wallen concert appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Ole Miss baseball score updates vs. Georgia: Rebels visit Bulldogs for SEC series
Ole Miss baseball will be out to score its first road series win of the season when it travels to Athens to take on Georgia beginning on Friday. The Rebels (20-16, 5-10 SEC) saw their midweek game against Arkansas State rained out, so they'll come into this set off the back of...
Oxford makes third 10Best list from USA Today
Folks living in Oxford know that the downtown Square is a special place and the heart and soul of Oxford and now the rest of the country knows too. Oxford was named the second best Public Square in the United States by the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards from USA Today. Last week, USA Today announced […] The post Oxford makes third 10Best list from USA Today appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Memphian Davon Barnes commits Rebels
MEMPHIS, Tenn. –After one season spent at Sam Houston former Collierville standout Davon Jones is coming closer to home. After hitting the transfer portal Barnes has made his official commitment to join Chris Beard in Oxford next season. This past season, the junior forward earned second-team All-Conference USA honors and averaged 14 points and shot […]
Memphis adds home-and-home series with MS State, Ole Miss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Penny Hardaway is putting together another tough non-conference schedule for next season as the Tigers lock in home and home series with both Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Memphis will host Mississippi State for the first time since 1983, and the series will flip to Starkville in 2025-26. Next season’s meet-up will […]
New owner of Ajax Diner in Oxford is excited for the future
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — Ajax Diner in Oxford has a new owner. Longtime owner Randy Yates recently handed over the reins to Clay Scruggs. "I do a lot of work out of town,” Scruggs said on Thursday. “So I didn't really feel like I had a local connection and just wanted to do something here locally. So no better opportunity than that than Ajax."
Amid identity crisis, Ole Miss students remain divided on mascot
Numerous changes to the school’s mascot over the past 15 years have left students confused over who or what represents Ole Miss Athletics. When asked, many UM students could not name the Ole Miss mascot. Tony the Landshark? Rebel the Black Bear? Colonel Reb? Students’ quizzical faces were telling.
That’s some pig
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office often posts photos of lost dogs and cats in hopes of reuniting the owners with their furry family members. However, on Wednesday, they proved they are willing to help more animals find their way home than just dogs and cats. The LCSO posted a photo of a black pig that […] The post That’s some pig appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Behind the culture of Mississippi’s ‘No. 1 party school’
When people think of the University of Mississippi, the words “party,” “Greek life,” “tailgating” and “bars” come to mind. Partying has been a notorious part of UM’s culture for years. Students from all over the United States attest to the school’s rollicking reputation; some enroll in UM because it is known as a “party school.”
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