Oxford Eagle Staff, Author at Magnolia State Live

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After 39 years, Mississippi family pleads to keep their son’s killer behind bars

The family of a Mississippi boy who was shot and killed nearly four decades ago hopes the community can help keep their son’s killer behind ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Staff, Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:02 am

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Governor: Peaceful protests ‘protected’ on Mississippi campus no matter how outrageous they may seem; unlawful behavior will not be tolerated

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said peaceful protests on the University of Mississippi campus were "allowed and protected," but that unlawful behavior will not be tolerated. Read more

by Oxford Eagle Staff, Thursday, May 2, 2024 5:43 pm

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Ole Miss mascot still confuses staff, students at Mississippi university

By Colleen Sewell and Jayson Kern UM Journalism Students   Few things get an Ole Miss fan arguing faster than a discussion of the team’s ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Staff, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 5:53 am

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Deputies trying to sniff out owner of pig found in Mississippi Baptist church yard

Deputies are trying to help one little piggy go “wee, wee, wee all of the way home” after ending up at a Mississippi Baptist church. ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Staff, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:50 pm

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New era starts for Ajax Diner: One of Mississippi’s (and the South’s) most legendary restaurants changes ownership

One of the South’s most legendary restaurants has been a favorite for locals for almost three decades. It has also caught the taste buds of ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Staff, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5:03 pm

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Cicadas aren’t the only bugs coming to Mississippi. It’s time to be concerned about termite swarms, too.

Invasive Formosan subterranean termites were first found in the state 40 years ago, and soon, these dangerous pests will swarm and threaten unprotected structures in ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Staff, Sunday, April 14, 2024 10:53 pm

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Mississippi’s favorite ‘living room’ celebrates 15 years of eating, drinking excellence

One of Mississippi’s most-celebrated neighborhood restaurants and “living room” is celebrating 15 years of eating excellence with a shrimp boil and party. Snackbar is celebrating ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Staff, Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:44 am

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Man arrested after investigation of 2022 burglary of Mississippi business

Nearly a year and a half after police investigated a burglary of a Mississippi business, officers made an arrest in the case. On Nov. 9, ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Staff, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:42 am

Education

The Big Event to have big impact on Mississippi community

More than 1,000 University of Mississippi students will head out into Oxford and Lafayette County next weekend to volunteer their time to say “Thank you” ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Staff, Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:07 pm

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18 Mississippi families were told they had to leave their apartments. Thanks to a university program, they can stay for now.

Eighteen families living in Oxford’s Brittany Estates apartments will be able to celebrate Easter this weekend without the threat of being evicted from their homes ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Staff, Thursday, March 28, 2024 10:00 pm

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