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Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordAs a freshman in 2020 at the University of Mississippi, Jackson McArthur decided he wanted to do some volunteer work. Being impressed with the Oxford Community Market, he knew he wanted to think of a way to help with food insecurity in the LOU community. He got an idea to take leftover food from sorority and fraternity houses then package and distribute that food to people in need. He and another student, Zach Tillotson, started approaching the …See the Story
Ole Miss grad spent four years helping to address food insecurity - The Oxford Eagle
Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordBy Deb Wenger Guest contributor Get ready to tap your feet and experience the magic of timeless piano melodies as the World Championship Old Time Piano Playing Contest celebrates its 50th anniversary. This year, the event includes a lineup of pianists and a record-breaking $10,000 in prizes. The festivities kick off Thursday, May 23 with a concert by the Grammy-nominated Judy Carmichael. Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of…See the Story
World Championship Old Time piano playing contest returns to Oxford - The Oxford Eagle
Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordFirst Regional Library is planning to add a little magic to the fun at the library this summer with FINDERS KEEPERS, featuring magic, puppets, fun and storytelling for children presented by award-winning performer, Dorian LaChance. LaChance and the kids will explore the many adventures that can be had at the library as a part of the Summer Reading Program. This interactive program is not only fun, but it encourages kids to read for fun and learn…See the Story
Magician, puppeteer to perform at library this summer - The Oxford Eagle
Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordOxford – A Starkville man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking. According to court documents, Chad Boyd, aka Chadrick Robinson, 41, previously pled guilty to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, also known as “ice,” a Schedule II controlled substance. Boyd was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills to 180 months in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release. Boyd was remanded to…See the Story
Starkville man sentenced to 15 years for distributing meth - Darkhorse Press
Oxford, Mississippi · OxfordBy Ian Sparks Eagle Intern Representatives from Lafayette-Oxford-University law enforcement announced that no local officers were wounded or seriously injured within the past year. This announcement comes during Police Week and a day after National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The annual memorial service was held by the Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officers Association on Thursday, May 16 on the Lafayette County Courthouse lawn. Guest spea…See the Story
Local authorities gather for police memorial service - The Oxford Eagle
Oxford, Mississippi · Oxford“No matter what,” has been Joshua Horton’s mantra that he says has helped him overcome many hurdles in life, and this Sunday, he will say it to his future wife when they get married at The Inn at Ole Miss. “It only makes sense to return home, reach my hands out, and say again, to her, ‘No Matter What,’” Horton told the Eagle earlier this week. Horton is an attorney living in southeast Florida. He’s about to marry the woman of his dreams and cred…See the Story
'No matter what' Florida attorney returns to Ole Miss to marry - The Oxford Eagle
NCAA · OxfordBy Ian Sparks and Cody Farris UM journalism students NIL – short for the NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness policy — has transformed the landscape of college athletics, including at Ole Miss. Ole Miss’s NIL entity, The Grove Collective, launched in early 2022 and has signed notable student-athletes, such as Jaxson Dart, Tre Harris, Ethan Groff, Jaemyn Brakefield and hundreds more, according to 247Sports. Led by former Ole Miss athlete Walker Jo…See the Story