Alyssa Schnugg

1 week ago | oxfordeagle.com | Alyssa Schnugg

Published 5:07 pm Friday, April 11, 2025 The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in Lafayette County during the four-day storm system that wreaked havoc in north Mississippi and west Tennessee from April 2 through April 6. According to a preliminary report released Friday, the tornado touched down at around 6:12 p.m. on April 5, northwest of Tula. The estimated peak winds were 120 mph. It traveled 40 miles and was 600 yards wide. One person was injured.

1 week ago | oxfordeagle.com | Alyssa Schnugg

Published 10:27 am Friday, April 11, 2025 The second phase of the West Oxford Loop extended should be open to traffic this summer. “The improvements to Industrial Park Drive are expected to be completed either late this year or early next year,” said Kevin W. McLeod, an engineer with Elliot & Britt Engineering that designs and oversees the project for the Office of State Aid Road Construction.

1 week ago | oxfordeagle.com | Alyssa Schnugg

Published 9:09 am Friday, April 11, 2025 The Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved The Oliver Hotel’s request for a Certificate of Appropriateness at their recent meeting, clearing the way for renovations of the restaurant and bar’s outdoor patio space. Proposed changes include demolishing the existing knee walls, installing new pavers, planter boxes and benches, and adding custom millwork banquettes.

2 weeks ago | oxfordeagle.com | Alyssa Schnugg

Published 10:52 am Thursday, April 10, 2025 Four new businesses have signed leases to make Oxford Commons their new home, according to Frank Dyer, broker with Gill Properties. Two buildings in The Commons at Oxford Commons, located in front of The Pearl residential development are almost complete and soon new businesses will be moving in. Ole Miss alumna Haley Kelly is bringing her popular H Squared women’s apparel store to Oxford. Kelly opened her first store in Cleveland 13 years ago.

2 weeks ago | panolian.com | Alyssa Schnugg

Published 10:02 am Thursday, April 10, 2025 Terrie Harwood, director of Merea Ministry, has been named the recipient of The Grace Place Grace Champion Award. The award recognizes Harwood for her work supporting Batesville and Panola County by partnering with The Grace Place. Harwood has led Merea Ministry, a local organization aimed at helping women in need, for five years, providing support through services that empower women to rebuild their lives, gain skills and confidence to move forward.