The Oxford Eagle

01/28/2025

Home football games at the University of Mississippi generated more than $325 million in economic impact during the 2024-25 season, according to new data from Visit Oxford.

By Marvis Herring University Communications   Home football games at the University of Mississippi generated more than $325 million in economic impact during the 2024-25 season, according to new data from Visit Oxford. Fans shattered several Vaught-Hemingway Stadium attendance records during the se...

01/28/2025

New condo development near the Square.

Dirt work has begun on the Magnolia Collection, a $50M luxury condo development on the corner of 14th Street and Tyler Avenue near the Oxford Square. Plans include a three-story structure, 40 luxury condos, a secluded rooftop garden and parking. St. Louis-based Savoy Properties is the developer. Ema...

01/28/2025

Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report from a victim on Jan. 17 regarding stolen property from their residence. The victim identified Christina L. Callicott, 42, of Beulah, as the individual who allegedly stole over $1,000 of personal property from their residence. Calli...

01/28/2025

Broken water pipe

We have a broken water main at the corner of 9th St and Jefferson Ave. We will valve off the water on 9th St at 8:30AM to make the repair, which should take 2-3 hours. The map below shows the area impacted: 9th St from Jackson Av to Washington Ave.

01/27/2025

Candidates have just four days to toss their hats into the municipal government race.

Candidates have just four two days to toss their hats into the municipal government race. The qualification period to run in the June election for Oxford aldermen or mayor ends at 5 p.m. on Friday. In wards 2-6, only the current sitting aldermen have qualified to run. In Ward 1, incumbent alderman R...

01/27/2025

PGA kick-off watch party at Funky's on Saturday

Oxford-based golf and leisure belt brand, Roostas, is inviting the public to join in the excitement of the 2025 PGA Tour season with a watch party for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The watch party will take place this Saturday at Funky’s in Oxford and will feature drink specials, giveaways, a putt...

01/27/2025

The Oxford Police Department recently opened its new headquarters at 9 Industrial Road, marking a significant milestone for the department.

The Oxford Police Department recently opened its new headquarters at 9 Industrial Road, marking a significant milestone for the department. The $12 million facility, funded through a mix of local, state, and federal resources, offers state-of-the-art features and space for the department’s 131 emp...

01/27/2025

A police chase ended eventually with the arrest of a man who fled after Lafayette County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to pull him over for careless driving. At about 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 24, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for careless driving. The driver, Antonio Mendez, 24, pulled th...

01/24/2025

A new Fundamental Sideline Cheer class is offered at OPC starting on Feb. 5.

By John Davis OPC Community Relations Director For Kristi Yancy coaching the youth cheerleading participants at the Oxford Park Commission was an opportunity that was too much to pass up. Yancy knows what it’s like to prepare a routine, a performance and master cheers for an audience. She amassed ...

01/24/2025

Spicy!

On the heels of the milestone 25th season of First We Feast’s “Hot Ones,” Back Nine Oxford is inviting fans in Oxford to take the hot seat with the launch of Hot Ones Wings & Sandwiches. In partnership with First We Feast, and powered by Mealco, the exclusive partnership will allow diners in O...

01/24/2025

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2024-2025 flu season.

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2024-2025 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under 18 years of age. The MSDH does not provide details of the specific age, gender, or location of th...

01/24/2025

mTrade Park will have a new roundabout at the entrance.

The city of Oxford took a step toward improving traffic flow at mTrade Park by awarding the bid for a new roundabout project to an Oxford business on Tuesday during the Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting. Bids were officially opened on Jan. 16 at City Hall. M & N Excavators of Oxford was the lowest [....

01/24/2025

Congrats!

Nashville-based not-for-profit Pawster, which provides temporary foster care to pets in need, recently announced that Chelsey Hedglin, of Oxford, will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors. Hedglin, who brings eight years of experience working in a veterinary hospital, including management of....

01/23/2025

WTVA's parent company reverses its decision. Severe Weather Authority and the meteorologists are staying.

WTVA anchor Craig Ford provides this special announcement about the WTVA Severe Weather Authority.

01/23/2025

Property transfers between Jan. 13-16, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: James and Courtney Everett to Kimberly Shackleford, A fraction of the East Half of Section 26, Township 9 South, Range 2 West. Frank and Pamela Biggs to Frank and Pamela Biggs, Unit 334, Turnberry Cond...

01/23/2025

New Chick-fil-A on campus!

Yesterday was such an exciting day at the Student Union! 🎉The new Chick Fil A is officially open! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the ribbon cutting ceremony and participated in all the festivities! ❤️🤍