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Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordLloyd Glenn Anderson Jr. - The Oxford EagleLloyd Glenn Anderson Jr., 27, originally from Oxford, on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his residence in Peoria, Arizona. The post Lloyd Glenn Anderson Jr. appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.See the Story

Oil and Gas Sector · OxfordGas prices trending down for summer - The Oxford EagleAs June begins, so does the vacation season for many. Whether you’re driving to the beach or across the country, gas prices interest everyone. Both the national average and the state average for Mississippihave decreased in the past week. As of June 3, 2024, the national average gas price has fallen 5.8 cents per gallon, bringing the average to $3.50/gallon. This average is down 15.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and is 1.9 cents lower than …See the Story

Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordLafayette County property transfers - The Oxford EagleCompiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between June 3- 7, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Anderson Road Holdings, LLC to Charles Dukes, et al., Unit 32, Meadow Crest Condominiums.Elizabeth Breeland to Jacob Smith, Unit 362, Turnberry Condominiums.Judson and Marissa Watson to Rachael Flowers, Unit 34 of Old Oaks of Oxford Condominiums.Monte Wood to Joshua and Mary White, Lot 30, Avent Acres Subdivision.Baker Mar…See the Story

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Reported disturbance leads to double arrest - The Oxford Eagle

On May 15, the Oxford Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of Clearbrook Drive. After investigation, Sanyja Rooks, 22, and Kimberly Vaughn, 42, both of Memphis were each arrested and charged with burglary and malicious mischief. Rooks and Vaughn were taken before a Municipal Court judge for their initial bond hearing and were each given a $35,000 bond. The post Reported disturbance leads to double arrest appeared fir…See the Story

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Sardis man charged with vehicle burglary - The Oxford Eagle

A Sardis man was arrested recently for allegedly burglarizing a vehicle in the Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi parking lot. OPD took the report on May 6. After investigation, Quintez Hall, 19, of Sardis was arrested and charged with commercial burglary-auto. He was taken before a judge and issued a $10,000 bond; however, the bond was revoked due to Hall being out of jail on a previous felony bond. The post Sardis man charged with veh…See the Story

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Planning Commission gives nod to overlay district aimed at creating more affordable homes - The Oxford Eagle

The Oxford Planning Commission approved implementing a new overlay district that city planning officials hope will encourage more single-family homes that could offer more affordable housing options. The proposed overlay district will facilitate a dense, single-family residential neighborhood with lots that range in size from 2,000 square feet to slightly under 5,000 square feet. The property associated with the proposed Housing Supply Accelerat…See the Story

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Stonewater thanks local police for a successful partnership in helping struggling youths - The Oxford Eagle

The Fikes family knows all too well the importance of the role that law enforcement can play when dealing with youths who are struggling with substance use or mental health issues. When Bryan Fikes was a teenager, his family watched him spiral down a dark path due to substance use. They felt helpless, with few resources for teenagers dealing with addiction in Mississippi, they had to go outside of the state to find help. “Bryan was not willing t…See the Story

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Juneteenth event grew from small block party to community celebration - The Oxford Eagle

The Juneteenth celebration started in Oxford more than 15 years ago when residents living on and near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive would gather with friends and family to celebrate. The event grew yearly from a small neighborhood block party with around 10 vendors to about 70 at last year’s event. The celebration will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Central Elementary School parking lot. The new federal holiday is officially June 19; however, si…See the Story

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Lafayette Post 55 falls to Pontotoc in Junior Legion game - The Oxford Eagle

By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Post 55 fell to the Pontotoc Red Soxon Saturday 12-1on the road in Junior legion action. Lafayette (0-3) got on the board in the first with a run on an RBI walk by Taylor John. John took the mound for Lafayette in the bottom of the first. Pontotoc answered with two runs to take the lead 2-1. The Red Sox added two more runs in the second to go up 4-1. John worked 2.0 plus innings and surrendere…See the Story

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Handicapped spaces on Oxford Square to be metered - The Oxford Eagle

At the recommendation of the Mayor’s Disability Commission, all handicapped parking spaces in the downtown area will be metered. During a recessed meeting on May 28, the Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to approve the recommendation from the Commission and meter all handicapped parking spaces around the Square and inside parking lots that are paid at a kiosk. Chairman Cameron Stubbs said the reason for the commission’s recommendation was to try to…See the Story

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Sanders named Executive Director of the Oxford Housing Authority - The Oxford Eagle

After 14 years of service at the Oxford Housing Authority, Teasha Sanders will soon be at the organization’s helm as executive director. The promotion was announced at the Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday by OHA board member Stephen Bramlett. Current executive director Jonathan Hill will be retiring at the end of June after serving as executive director since 2018. “We are turning a page,” Bramlett told the board Tuesday. “Teasha has a p…See the Story

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Reported disturbance leads to double arrest - The Oxford Eagle

Sardis man charged with vehicle burglary - The Oxford Eagle

Planning Commission gives nod to overlay district aimed at creating more affordable homes - The Oxford Eagle

Stonewater thanks local police for a successful partnership in helping struggling youths - The Oxford Eagle

Juneteenth event grew from small block party to community celebration - The Oxford Eagle

Lafayette Post 55 falls to Pontotoc in Junior Legion game - The Oxford Eagle

Handicapped spaces on Oxford Square to be metered - The Oxford Eagle

Sanders named Executive Director of the Oxford Housing Authority - The Oxford Eagle

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