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Oxford gears up for 28th annual Double Decker Festival - The Oxford Eagle

3 days ago | oxfordeagle.com | Alyssa Schnugg

Published 9:00 am Monday, April 21, 2025 Oxford’s popular Double Decker Arts Festival—a celebration of food, music, and art—returns for its 28th year this weekend, kicking off on Friday. To prepare for the live music performances on the North Lamar Boulevard stage, drivers are reminded not to leave their vehicles on the Square Thursday night. Beginning at 4 a.m. Friday, North Lamar Boulevard and Monroe Avenue will be closed so crews can set up the stage.
Storms possible on Easter Sunday - The Oxford Eagle

1 week ago | oxfordeagle.com | Alyssa Schnugg

Published 10:51 am Thursday, April 17, 2025 Residents planning outdoor Easter celebrations on Sunday should keep an eye on the sky, as showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop throughout the afternoon and evening. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, there’s a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in Oxford beginning after 1 p.m. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81 degrees and south winds around 10 to 15 mph.
Column: What is the future for Medicaid in Mississippi? - The Oxford Eagle

1 week ago | oxfordeagle.com | Sid Salter

Published 12:59 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 By Sid SalterColumnistOn March 11, the White House released a statement quoting President Donald Trump four times as saying that Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security will not be cut by his administration.
Veteran artist returns to Double Decker - The Oxford Eagle

1 week ago | oxfordeagle.com | Alyssa Schnugg

Published 12:29 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 When artist Larry Wamble sets up his booth at the 2025 Double Decker Arts Festival later this month, he’ll be returning to a tradition he’s helped shape since the festival’s earliest days. Wamble, a longtime participant and local artist, has only missed one Double Decker Arts Festival since it began in 1996. “I remember the very first one,” Wamble said. “I only had the one art print at that time.
OHS tennis coach Louis Nash to retire after distinguished career - The Oxford Eagle

1 week ago | oxfordeagle.com | Alyssa Schnugg

Published 9:02 am Monday, April 14, 2025 After more than 25 years of leading the tennis program at Oxford High School, head coach Louis Nash is set to retire at the end of this school year. His decision marks the close of a career in high school tennis that began over 40 years ago. Nash started coaching tennis in 1982 at RH Watkins High School in Laurel. He stayed there until 1984, then served as head coach at Greenville’s St. Joseph High School from 1986 to 1993.
Rebels even series after win against Volunteers Saturday - The Oxford Eagle

1 week ago | oxfordeagle.com | Alyssa Schnugg

Published 8:43 am Sunday, April 13, 2025 By Ole Miss SportsThe No. 6 Ole Miss baseball team evened the series against the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers with an 8-5 win Saturday afternoon at Swayze Field. The Rebels were led by starting pitcher Riley Maddox who went five strong innings, striking out five Volunteer hitters. Tennessee would strike first thanks to a solo shot in the first inning off the bat of Gavin Kilen.
NWS confirms EF2 tornado hit Lafayette County - The Oxford Eagle

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.
West Oxford Loop extension expected to open this summer - The Oxford Eagle

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.
The Oliver to spruce up patio - The Oxford Eagle

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.
New restaurant, businesses for The Commons - The Oxford Eagle

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.