Area coaches fondly remember Wright
The mysterious disappearance of former Lafayette High School basketball standout Lorenzen Wright has unfortunately been solved by Memphis area police officers. Wright, who has been missing for over a week, was found dead Wednesday afternoon in a wooded area located in Southeast Memphis, according to information provided by Wright’s family to various media outlets.
Wright, 34, played his first three years of high school basketball at Lafayette under the direction of coach Mike Foster, Lafayette’s current school superintendent, before moving to play his senior season at Booker T. Washington in Memphis. (July 29, 2010, Page 6)
Blue Devils ready to get physical
The intensity of summer football drills picked up for the Water Valley Blue Devils Wednesday evening. Coach Brad Embry prepared his team for their first action in shoulder pads today by sending them through a practice that lasted a little over three and a half hours on Wednesday. (July 29, 2010, Page 7)
Lafayette defense reloading for 2010
The Lafayette Commodores had a strong veteran presence on defense that made life hard on opposing offenses last year.
Whether it was C.C. or Markie Dukes swatting throws away, Dominique Price stepping up on a goalline stand or Jermaine “Slim” Pegues causing havoc in the middle of the line, the ‘Dores had no shortage of playmakers.
While Lafayette has five returners on defense this year, the coaching staff is hoping the ‘Dores have just the right blend of youth and experience. (July 29, 2010, Page 7)
Masoli has applied to Ole Miss, awaiting acceptance
Former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has applied for admittance into Ole Miss’ park and recreation management masters program. (more…) (July 29, 2010)
karaoke
The VFW will host karaoke singing and dancing every Friday night at the Veteran’s Building across from the State Veterans Home. Doors open at 6 and singing and dancing starts at 7. Use one of their disks or bring your own. Food and drinks available. Admission is $5. The public is invited. (July 29, 2010)
Community Meal
A free meal for Oxford’s homeless and needy will be offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Wesley Hall at Oxford-University United Methodist Church. For more information, call 234-5278. (July 29, 2010)
‘More than a meal’
Christ Presbyterian Church will host its monthly “More Than a Meal” program Tuesday. From 5 to 7 p.m., a free meal will be provided and tutoring will be available for students. The church is at 1720 University Ave. Those who need a ride can call 801-4712. (July 29, 2010)
MSU Send-Off Party
The Oxford-Lafayette Chapter of the MSU Alumni Association will hold its annual Send-Off Party at 6 p.m. Monday at Proud Larry’s. The party is to honor all recent graduates from Oxford and Lafayette County who will be attending Mississippi State this fall. The new MSU athletics director, Scott Strickland, will be the speaker. (July 29, 2010)
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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)
LMS open house
Lafayette Middle School has scheduled its open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and at 6 in the auditorium a sixth-grade parent meeting will be held. (July 29, 2010)
