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Judge denies joint effort to close Tim Herrington’s capital murder case but will consider sealing filings on case-by-case basiswtva.com1 DAY AGO
5 injured after ambulance overturns in crash near Baptist Hospital
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Abbeville man arrested after attempting to flee from deputy
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Body of missing Southern University student found in Mississippi
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City leaders consider renovations to two Oxford parks
Two of Oxford’s biggest parks could look very different in the next couple of years. Oxford Park Commission Director Seth Gaines is asking the Oxford Board of Aldermen to consider spending $500,000 on completely rebuilding Avent Park and $25,000 on having a master plan created for Stone Park. Gaines is asking the Board to consider […] The post City leaders consider renovations to two Oxford parks appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford Board of Alderman members offer more affordable housing options
OXFORD - Oxford Board of Alderman members approved new overlay district in hopes it will offer more affordable housing options for the city. The new overlay will facilitate a dense, single-family residential neighborhood. Members have approved their first property location on Geroge G. Pat Patterson Parkway. The new overlay district...
Ole Miss basketball aiming to improve its recruiting class with these 2025 prospects
Ole Miss basketball sits at No.3 in the 2025 recruiting rankings with two four-star commits. Both commits are two of the best in Ole Miss's program history, showing the recruiting pull that Chris Beard has brought to the team. Not surprisingly, Beard has eyes on several more recruits, which are...
Ole Miss tennis standout Nikola Slavic has been named a recipient of the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
INDIANAPOLIS – Ole Miss men's tennis' Nikola Slavic has been named a recipient of the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are at least in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. The one-time non-renewable scholarships of $10,000 are awarded three times...
Ole Miss OF Ethan Lege officially signs with Pittsburgh Pirates, wrapping up Rebel career
Ole Miss infielder turned outfielder and former transfer from Delgado Community (La.) College, Ethan Lege, officially put pen to paper recently and signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who picked him in the fifth round and No. 444 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft a few weeks ago. Lege was one...
Judge does not seal case of missing Mississippi student Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. — A judge in Oxford, Mississippi has ruled on a motion by the prosecution and defense to seal court documents in the capital murder trial of Timothy Herrington. Herrington is accused of murdering a former University of Mississippi student Jimmie Jay Lee back in 2022. “What we were asking for was narrowly […]
Ole Miss star pitcher Hunter Elliott to return for 2025 season
OXFORD — Ole Miss star pitcher Hunter Elliott — the Tupelo native who helped lead the Rebels to the College World Series title in 2022 — announced Thursday on social media he will return for the the 2025 season. Elliott was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the MLB Draft earlier this month. The 6-foot-3 lefty pitched in just two games in 2023 and did not play in 2024 due ...
Tre Harris’ Draft Profile | Ole Miss, WR Scouting Report
The Ole Miss Rebels are expected to contend in 2024, and they’ll rely on their offense to rack up points. With his 2025 NFL Draft scouting report, wide receiver Tre Harris is one of the central talents in the Rebels’ attack, and he could carry that talent to the NFL.
Ole Miss football might not face the two head coaches with the lowest odds of being fired first
When the odds for the first college football head coach to be fired were released, it was no surprise who was at the top of the list. Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman and Florida head coach Billy Napier look like they are on borrowed time. How much longer will they be given if results don't start to go their way?
OPC hosts pilot afterschool program
The Oxford Park Commission is starting an afterschool program for the upcoming school year that begins in Oxford and Lafayette County on Aug. 1. The new month-long pilot program, dubbed Overtime at the OPC, will begin Aug. 5 and has spots for 40 area children. However, the program is currently only happening in August since […] The post OPC hosts pilot afterschool program appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Ole Miss hurler turned country music star to play night of Rebels’ first home football game
The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss will host former Rebel baseball player and current country music sensation Brett Young the night before the Ole Miss home football game against Furman. The Aug. 30th concert will feature two former Ole Miss players on stage: Young and fellow country...
Texas making moves for 2026 four-star Mississippi native Bralan Womack
Ole Miss has been trending for 2026 in-state safety Bralan Womack for some time now. Another top program has thrown its hat into his recruitment process, with Texas extending their offer to the four-star prospect. After a recent visit to Austin and meeting with head coach Steve Sarkisian, the elite...
2nd Annual No Ceilings Foundation back to school giveaway hosted this weekend
School starts the first week of August for most students. The No Ceilings Foundation by Ole Miss Head Basketball Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin hosted its second annual back to school giveaway July 25th. Tags. Localnow. 2nd Annual No Ceilings Foundation back to school giveaway hosted this weekend. School starts the first...
What spurs Coach Yo, Ole Miss women's basketball to help kids get school supplies in Oxford
OXFORD ― Even amid some light rain, the Oxford Housing Authority bustled with activity Thursday night. Hair clippers buzzed and face-paint brushes whirred at a back-to-school drive hosted by Ole Miss women's basketball coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin. ...
Spend the holidays in Oxford MS—light displays, local shops + more
Do Birmingham’s sweltering summer temps have you wishing you could be swept inside a wintry snow globe?. Get into the Christmas in July spirit and start planning your winter wonderland escape to Oxford, Mississippi. From November to January, the city will be hosting its annual Holly Jolly Holidays event featuring a dazzling walking light installation, ice skating and more festive, family-friendly fun.
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