Game Preview: Oxford Chargers (2-1) at Lafayette Commodores (3-0)
Edward Brown, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2019
Last week’s MVP: ATH JJ Pegues (111 YDS, 2 TD) For the 2019 “Crosstown Classic,” the Oxford Chargers will travel across town to William L. Buford Stadium to play the undefeated Lafayette Commodores. Both teams are coming off of wins as the Commodores beat Horn Lake 28-14 and the Chargers defeat...
OHS Choir and Debate teams become classified as sports teams
Jake Kamman, Staff Writer
September 9, 2019
Recently, the OHS Choir and Debate teams have become classified as sports teams for their upcoming seasons this year. The changes aren’t drastic, but there are changes that were made to the two new teams. “What has changed is the stuff we have to do,” junior Debate member Jackson Scruggs said....
Game Preview: Grenada Chargers (2-0) at Oxford Chargers (1-1)
Edward Brown, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2019
Last week’s MVP: DL Jeremiah Pomerlee (4 Sacks, 1 TFL) Grenada and Oxford will be facing off in Oxford this Friday night. The red and blue Chargers from Grenada are coming off of a 31-14 win over Hernando. Oxford had a disappointing 45-17 loss against Starkville last Friday. Last year, Oxford blew o...
Teacher Feature of the Month: Q&A with Kevin Jones
Ada Grace Perry, Staff Writer
September 3, 2019
The Charger staff sat down with new Art Teacher Kevin Jones to learn more about his life and his transition to Oxford. Q: Where are you originally from? A: I’m originally from Hernando. Q: Did you just move to Oxford? If not, how long have you lived here? A: I did. I just moved here because of...
Game Preview: Oxford Chargers (1-0) at Starkville Yellowjackets (0-1)
Edward Brown, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2019
This Friday, the Chargers will be making the drive down to Starkville for the seventh annual Little Egg Bowl. Starkville lost their first game of the season in a close one against Brandon, 27-21. The Chargers are coming off of a blowout 43-7 win against the Northwest Rankin Cougars. In last year’s...
OHS TV and Broadcast team begins “Charger Nation Productions,” renews “The Season”
Hayden Walker, Staff Writer
August 27, 2019
The OHS TV and Broadcast team is bringing exciting new programming this fall. With the renewal of the sports program "The Season" and the introduction of a new news show called “Charger Nation Productions,” the team is adjusting to different challenges. Keith Scruggs, who teaches TV and Broadcas...
Trippie Redd fails to meet high expectations with ‘!’
Zeke Yarbrough, Staff Writer
August 23, 2019
On Aug. 9, 2019, Canton, Ohio native, Michael White IV, also known as Trippie Redd, released his sophomore studio album, “!” (pronounced exclamation mark). The album has a run time of 38 minutes and 22 seconds. A highly anticipated release, it peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200, tying with h...
Students for Alzheimer’s holds third annual tennis tournament
Heath Stevens, Staff Writer
August 22, 2019
On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Students for Alzheimer’s club at OHS hosted the third annual tennis tournament to benefit Memory Makers, a respite day care center that provides help and activities to people affected by Alzheimer’s. The tournament was a mixed doubles round-robin style tournament with ...
Game Preview: Northwest Rankin Cougars (0-1) at Oxford Chargers (1-0)
Edward Brown, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2019
For the second game of the season, the Northwest Rankin Cougars will travel north to Oxford for an early season matchup. As one of the most dominant teams in 6A last year, the Cougars will prove to be much more of a challenge for Oxford compared to Charleston last week. Last season, the Cougars finished...
Game Preview: Charleston Tigers (0-0) at Oxford Chargers (0-0)
Edward Brown, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2019
The Oxford Chargers will play as host in the first football game of the season as the Charleston Tigers will travel to Oxford for the fall jamboree. The Chargers are coming off of a 9-3 season, in which they made their first 6A playoff appearance. For the Tigers, the 2018 season was also successful,...
OPC Youth Programs empower voices of youth
Rosie Frugé, Staff Writer
August 12, 2019
All during the year in Oxford, MS, hundreds of children partake in youth programs through the Oxford Park Commission. Director Seth Gaines is in charge of keeping it all running smoothly. ”We have all types of youth programs,” Gaines said. “We have sports programs, recreational programs, outdoor...
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