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A United Way committee is looking at ways to improve early childhood education in Oxford and Lafayette County. Accessibility to free or affordable preschools for all Lafayette County children is one area the committee is examining. (July 29, 2010, Page 1)
Flooding woes soon to be solved? »
Residents living in the flood-prone Chandler Avenue neighborhood near the Oxford Cemetery may soon not have to be so anxious whenever a rain storm passes through town. A long-sought-after drainage improvement project to install additional pipes has begun. (July 29, 2010, Page 1)
More bike paths being built »
By next spring, bicyclists should have several more miles of bike lanes at their disposal throughout Oxford as the city is currently bidding out Phase 2 of the Pathways Project. (July 29, 2010, Page 1)
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- IRS cracks down on charities
- Getting smart by going green
- 5-year-old saves home from fire
- Schools continue bond effort
- Caching in on Oxford’s history
- Funds still available for shelters
- Social media sites changing law
- Parking lot owners: tree law costly
- Court to hear killer’s appeal
- County schools: No tax hike
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IN THIS WEEKS EDITION: The Golden Dragon Acrobats perform at the Gertrude Ford Center on Friday, July 30; singer/songwriter Cory Branan is set to play The Blind Pig on Saturday; also on Saturday, the Eddie Wayne Vance Band will play Rooster’s Blues House; Southside Gallery hosts an artist reception on Friday for photographer Deborah Freeland; sports columnist Steven Godfrey debates the Jeremiah Masoli issue … will he, or won’t he? Click here to download the full issue in PDF format. (July 29, 2010)
Eddie Wayne Vance Band to rock Rooster’s this Saturday »
OXFORD TOWN – Local musician Eddie Wayne Vance and his band are set to play Rooster’s Blues House on Saturday, July 31. The young and edgy jazz band has been tearing up the region with its high-performance show featuring Vance and his saxophone. Page 6 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details and photos of the up and coming band that’ll be rocking the rafters at Rooster’s this weekend. (July 29, 2010, Page 6)
‘Field of Dreams’ to play in ‘perfect setting’ »
OXFORD TOWN – It’s been 21 years since “Field of Dreams” first hit the big screen but like with all great cinema, its classic nature allows us to enjoy it today. A movie as much about daring to dream as it is about baseball, “Field of Dreams” will finish out the summer’s Movies in the Park series hosted by the Oxford Park Commission. (July 29, 2010, Page 10)
Golden Dragons invade Ford Center »
OXFORD TOWN – They’re finally here! Recognized as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are slated to perform this Friday (July 30) at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The cover and Page 16 of this week’s issue of Oxford Town has photos and information on what will prove to be a dazzling night of acrobatics from the Far East. (July 29, 2010, Page 16)
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Law grad chooses family over career »
Oxford EAGLE guest writer, Father Joe Tonos, recently visited with Mary Wamble Leary, which gave her the opportunity to tell a bit about her life, her choices and her “bunch of kids.” (July 29, 2010, Page 3)
Six months ago Yokna(patawpha) Bottoms Farm embarked on a venture to establish the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm in the Oxford area. To date, the farm has harvested 1,000 pounds of food which has been distributed to shareholders, sold at Taylor Farmer’s Market, and small local markets. (July 28, 2010, Page 6)
Sushi chef creates art with food »
As each artist puts his or her signature on their art work, sushi chef Kobchai “Joe” Timrattsmna marks his original sushi creations with a specially carved, fan-shaped apple slice. “It is my style,” he said while working on a sunshine roll at Two Stick recently. (July 23, 2010, Page 1B)
Doctor opens home, heart to others »
The Oxford EAGLE’s Guest Writer Pat Ward visits with Dr. Craig Williams to talk about what makes a house a home. (July 23, 2010, Page 3A)
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Wright’s family grieves over death »
MEMPHIS (AP) — Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man’s body outside of Memphis. Wright’s uncle, Curtis Wright, told The Associated Press that police called the player’s father, Herb Wright, Wednesday afternoon with the news he had died. (July 29, 2010, Page 6)
More Sports Headlines
- Area coaches fondly remember Wright
- Blue Devils ready to get physical
- Lafayette defense reloading for 2010
- Masoli has applied to Ole Miss, awaiting acceptance
- Former LHS Commodore, Wright, found dead
- Oxford seniors aren’t green anymore
- Brassell in no rush to make college choice
- Oxford’s Jenkins leaving his mark on the community
- OPC tennis shines at state level
- Adding Masoli to Rebels not an easy decision