Letters to the Editor
Ken Sufka writes to say that it seems, once again, that Mississippi public school and college students will be short-changed by state leaders when it comes to funding education. (February 25, 2011, Page 4A)
OM’s Kennedy talks about team, future
BLOG — Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy spent a considerable portion of his weekly meeting with the media Thursday talking about the Rebels’ future and the job he has done coaching the Rebels heading into the final three regular season games. (more…) (February 24, 2011)
Benefits end for some jobless
While signs of the economy are starting to look a bit brighter, for several thousand Mississippians, employment still does not remain to be seen on the horizon. (February 24, 2011, Page 1)
Andrews highlights art
OXFORD TOWN — Wayne and Mary Margaret Andrews opened their home on Wednesday to highlight three local artists: William Andrews, Sarah Story and Amy Evans. Page 11 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has coverage of locals backing locals’ art. (February 24, 2011, Page 11)
Vets home to start fund drive
A committee has been formed to help the State Veterans Home in Oxford raise $30,000 over the next year. Local fundraisers and projects will be held throughout the year to raise funds that will be used to upgrade medical equipment and make much-needed renovations to the 15-year-old home. (February 24, 2011, Page 1)
Managing a delicate disease with grown-up grace
While she’s going to gymnastics and chorus and dreaming of becoming a nurse one day, fourth-grader Olivia Estes also manages type 1 diabetes as part of her daily routine. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze got to know Estes and shares her story in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 24, 2011, Page 3)
Thursday’s obituaries
- Josephine R. Mathis — 87, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. Services will be held at noon Saturday at the Second Baptist Church in Oxford. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday at Serenity-Martin Funeral Home of Oxford.
Delivering pizza and practicing the Golden Rule
The story of a pizza delivery driver noticing that one of her elder customers hadn’t ordered anything for several days and helping save the Memphis woman’s life has gone from a regional TV story to a national and international story. Editor Don Whitten sees a hero and also the value of loyalty, commitment and following the Golden Rule. (February 24, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Milly Moorhead West writes to urge city officials to refrain from putting up kiosks to deal with paid parking on the historic Oxford Square, while Jason Plunk writes to commend the city for its trash compactors that help with appearance and cleanliness on the Square (February 24, 2011, Page 4)
Snyder leads Rebs past Red Wolves
Ole Miss continues to find ways to win.
For the second time in their first five games, the Rebels needed a walk-off single on Wednesday to remain undefeated. (more…) (February 24, 2011, Page 6)
