An Abbeville man faces felony charges for allegedly breaking into vehicles in November. In November 2023, the Oxford Police Department took multiple reports regarding commercial burglary near Sisk Avenue. Several cars were broken into with cash, luxury items and electronics missing. After an investigation, Octavious McMullen, 24, of Abbeville was charged on April 22 with […] The post Abbeville man charged with several car burglaries appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

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A local man and woman were arrested recently in connection with a vehicle burglary. According to reports, on April 11 the Oxford Police Department arrived at the 150 block of Highway 7 for a report of property damage. A car’s window had been shattered and property was stolen from the glove box. After an investigation, […] The post Two charged after report of damage to a vehicle appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

Aspiring business owners will have a chance to win start-up funds and get their ideas noticed by investors this summer with the return of Innovate Mississippi’s CoBuilders Program. Sponsored by the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation, in partnership with the University of Mississipppi, CoBuilders, a partnership-driven accelerator, was first launched by Innovate Mississippi in 2022. […] The post Innovate Mississippi’s CoBuilders program returns to Oxford appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

As of Thursday morning, it’s looking like Mother Nature may be kind to this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival, which will be held Friday evening and all day Saturday and Saturday night. While there is a 30 percent chance of some rain showers today through this evening, the National Weather Service is not showing rain […] The post So far, the weather looks good for the Double Decker Arts Festival appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

Regents School of Oxford’s Varsity Tennis Teams won the MAIS AAA North Half Runner-Up title in both boys and girls competition Tuesday at Tunica National Golf & Tennis Club. The team’s 10 players, led by Coaches Evan and Lauren Coughlin, all advanced to the MAIS AAA state competition. The boys started the day strong with […] The post Regents School of Oxford’s Varsity Tennis Teams wins MAIS AAA North Half Runner-Up title appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

By Adam Brown  Sports writer  The Oxford Chargers step back onto the diamond on Friday night as they play host to Germantown to open their 7A playoff run. The first pitch is set for 7 p.m. Oxford finished the regular season with an overall record of 19-9 after sweeping Corinth last week. Head coach Cade […] The post Oxford Chargers get ready for 7A playoffs Friday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

By Bruce Newman Lafayette High’s Alexandra Lampton has won her second straight title in girls singles at the MHSAA Class 5A Tennis Championships held in Oxford. The Lafayette senior, who won a team championship on Monday, defeated Alexis Price of Corinth 6-1, 6-1 on Wednesday to claim the title. Lampton defeated Greenville’s Aaliyah Guthrie 6-0,6-0 […] The post Lafayette High senior wins second straight tennis title appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

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Mississippi is one of four states still observing Confederate Memorial Day as an official state holiday. It is celebrated in Mississippi on the last Monday of the month. This year, it is on April 29. It is also a state holiday in Alabama, South Carolina and Texas. As a state holiday, employees are entitled to a […] The post Mississippi observes Confederate Memorial Day as official state holiday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

ABCs of Environmental Education offered June 4-7 A teachers’ workshop in Lafayette County this summer will help teachers learn about the “ABC’s of Environmental Education.” K-12 teachers interested in learning about natural resources for the classroom and earning continuing education units can sign up by May 30 for the workshop set for June 4-7, from […] The post Teachers’ workshop to focus on environment education appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

Lafayette County has been awarded $16,357 in federal funding through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) to supplement local emergency food and shelter services. EFSP funds are made available to Lafayette County by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency.  Agencies wishing to apply for EFSP Phase 41 funds […] The post United Way taking applications for grants appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) will host Military Academy Day in Oxford on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jackson Avenue Center on West Jackson Avenue. This is an opportunity for Mississippi’s First Congressional District parents, students and educators to learn more about America’s prestigious service academies. Representatives will be […] The post Congressman Kelly hosting Military Academy Day appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

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.

By Gene Hays Msgt. USMS (Ret) Although Apple TV+’s Manhunt centers on the search for President Abraham Lincoln’s killer, John Wilkes Booth, the series is full of integral side characters who played a big role in Booth’s capture and trial, including Mary Simms, a formerly enslaved woman who ran into Booth during his escape.  Mary […] The post ‘Manhunt’ and who was the real Mary Simms? appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

By Steve Stricker Columnist When my dad died at the way too young age of 54, I had just graduated from high school, was the summer before my freshman year in college, and was devastated.  Needing a strong male image to guide me, Dr. Mark Scully, hero, daddy’s best friend and president of Southeast Missouri […] The post Coach Kiffin now on the all-time hero’s list appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

By Sid Salter Columnist Back in 2018, the Supreme Court changed the way remote sales tax was assessed and collected, and in doing so, how government revenues will be impacted moving forward. The ruling came in a case styled South Dakota v. Wayfair. Over five years later, Wayfair enforcement is still like trying to read […] The post After ‘Wayfair,’ sales tax across state lines remains confusing appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist I’m not a birder. With apologies to my birder friends, I’m not old enough. I may get there one day, but that’ll be its own story.   In the meantime, I’ve been curious about the Bird of Paradise, so I asked Mr. Google. Lo and behold, there is a flowering plant […] The post May an elephant caress you with his toes appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route My sister Genell asked if I was going to Senior Day (S.AL.T. – Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) in Pontotoc and there wer no appointments on the calendar, and Angie said yes so off we went.  The event was held in the Pontotoc County Agriculture Arena and the floor […] The post Senior Day road trip with the family appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.

By Bonnie Brown Columnist So, this is how my day begins. I stumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen, pour myself a cup of ambition, and yawn and stretch and try to come to life.  Okay, so I mimic Dolly Parton in my wake-up routine.   After we’ve finished coffee, checked the weather forecast, […] The post Routine days seems to fit us all appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.