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Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordThe Oxford Park Commission is starting an afterschool program for the upcoming school year that begins in Oxford and Lafayette County on Aug. 1. The new month-long pilot program, dubbed Overtime at the OPC, will begin Aug. 5 and has spots for 40 area children. However, the program is currently only happening in August since it is a pilot program. The cost is $40 per child, per week. Parents can register their children for one or more weeks in Au…See the Story
OPC hosts pilot afterschool program - The Oxford Eagle
Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordAn Oxford woman was arrested on stalking charges recently by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office.
According to reports, deputies were dispatched at 11:43 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 to Highway 6 East for a disturbance. While on the scene, deputies learned the suspect had warrants for contempt of court. Deputies made contact with Khristina Renee Hastings, 35, of Oxford. She was arrested on the outstanding warrants. In the meantime, deputies spoke …See the Story
Woman charged with cyberstalking - The Oxford Eagle
Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordCompiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between July 15-19, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: David and Lilly Kisner to Clifford and Cara Buffington, Part of Section 25, Township 9 South, Range 4 West. LT2, LLC to Garner and Martha Williams, Lot 184 of The Gardens of Grand Oaks. Noah Sullivan to Eugenia Basillio, A fraction of land in Section 2, Township 10 South, Range 3 West. Noah Sullivan to Donna Sullivan, A fract…See the Story
Lafayette County property transfers - The Oxford Eagle
Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordBy John Cofield Contributor Most old-school Oxford folks and former Ole Miss students need no caption for this painting. Mr. James Barr standing on the dock at the Ice House brings back a flood of memories. Painter Randy Thornton’s, “The Iceman,” is a perfect snapshot in time of an old Oxford memory. From the ice hooks in his hand to the small mouse beside the chair leg. But there is much more history here. This is the portrait of a great succes…See the Story
Cofield’s Corner - The Oxford Eagle
Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordThe state’s newspaper media association is opposed to a pretrial motion in the Circuit Court of Lafayette County that would seal the case files of an upcoming capital murder trial. Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. is accused in the 2022 death of Jimmy “Jay” Lee. The defense team and the prosecution jointly filed the motion to seal the case. Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther is expected to rule on the motion Thursday. Leadership of the Mississippi P…See the Story
MPA opposed to sealing Herrington murder case file - The Oxford Eagle
Health · OxfordThe Mississippi State Department of Health has launched Transportation to Health for those needing a ride to a county health department or participating pharmacy. The federal-grant funded program provides transportation to and from county health department clinics and offices for health services or a WIC appointment. Passengers are transported by Uber drivers. Rides can also be scheduled to pick up prescriptions received at health department app…See the Story
MSDH partners with Uber to provide free rides for healthcare - The Oxford Eagle
Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordNorth East Mississippi Electric Power Association and NE SPARC have partnered to continue a grant program for local school teachers that facilitates innovative classroom-based education projects The goal of Bright Ideas, now in its third year, is to encourage, support and celebrate creative educational experiences for the students and staff in our service area. During the past two grant cycles, teachers from the Lafayette School District, Oxford…See the Story
NEMEPA, NE SPARC continues grant program for local teachers - The Oxford Eagle
Kevin Horan · OxfordHearing to seal case files set for Thursday The man accused of killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee in 2022, Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., received a new trial date Monday and he will face jurors from outside of Lafayette County. Herrington was arrested on July 22, 2022, and charged with Lee’s murder. He was indicted on a capital murder charge and has been out on a $250,000 bond since December 2022. Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther ruled Monday on a pr…See the Story