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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.
Teachers’ workshop to focus on environment education
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.
The Aggies sweep Ole Miss Softball on the road
The Ole Miss Softball Team was defeated by an SEC opponent for the fourth time this season, losing all three games to No. 7 team Texas A&M. A&M scored in three straight innings to secure game one 5-2. The Rebels committed three errors throughout the game. Ole Miss finally found...
New OPD headquarters taking shape
The early phases of the $12 million project to renovate the new Oxford Police Department headquarters are well underway, signaling a significant milestone for the department. In 2021, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a plan to turn the former Oxford Enterprise Center into a new police headquarters to help accommodate the rapid growth of […] The post New OPD headquarters taking shape appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford man wins MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament
Boater Blake Hodge of Oxford caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on Grenada Lake. Hosted by the Grenada Tourism Commission, the tournament was the second event of the season for the BFL Mississippi Division. Hodge earned $9,813, including the […] The post Oxford man wins MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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.
“I Guess I’m Still A Little Rowdy” — Morgan Wallen Jokes With Mississippi Crowd During First Show Following Arrest
Morgan returns to Oxford. Last night, Morgan Wallen returned to Vaught-Hemingway stadium in Oxford, Mississippi to make up a show that was abruptly canceled last year just minutes before he was slated to go on stage. This appearance has also been clouded by more recent controversy, as Morgan was arrested in Nashville for allegedly throwing a chair off the 6th story rooftop of Eric Church’s new downtown Nashville bar, Chief’s, on April 7th. A few days ago, Morgan released his first statement on the matter, saying he "wasn't proud" of his behavior, while also there would be "no change" regrading his current stadium tour. And...
Ole Miss fans given opportunity to chat it up with legend Eli Manning and possible future legend Jaxson Dart
The Grove Collective, in partnership with the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation, will host an event on May 6 where fans can get to know further current Ole Miss signal caller Jaxson Dart and legend Eli Manning, while supporting the football program in the process. The May 6 event will begin...
Coach Kiffin now on the all-time hero’s list
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.
Cofield’s Corner
By John Cofield In its current life, the building off the Square on Jackson now holds Funky’s. But in a past life, it was a player in the American Dream. As a teenager, Albert Fenger fell out with his father and left Arhus, Denmark, for the United States. He made his way to Oxford and, […] The post Cofield’s Corner appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Former Ole Miss football player Channing Ward hired as St. Andrew's coach
St. Andrew's Episcopal athletic director DeWayne Cupples confirmed to The Clarion-Ledger the hiring of former NFL and Ole Miss football player Channing Ward as the school's football coach Tuesday. Ward replaces Johnny Nichols, taking over the program that went 4-7 last season. “When I first came to St. Andrew’s it felt like...
Fruge is semifinalist for Presidential Scholar
The Mississippi Department of Education announced last week that Oxford High School senior Charles Fruge is one of seven Mississippi students named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists. Fruge has served on the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, was named a Star Student in March and served as a page for Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker in […] The post Fruge is semifinalist for Presidential Scholar appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
May garden lecture to focus on flowers, cutting gardens
The final event for this year’s Lafayette County Master Gardeners Spring Lecture Series will focus on growing flowers and establishing a cutting garden. The next lecture will be at noon May 2 in the Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The guest speaker will be Katherine […] The post May garden lecture to focus on flowers, cutting gardens appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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