Fish Fry Fundraiser
Joyful Generation of Anchor Baptist Church will hold its annual fish fry and auction from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, with the live auction beginning at 5:30. Plates are available for an $8 donation and includes fish, fries, slaw, dessert and drink. Carry-outs will be available. Items being auctioned off will include a handmade quilt, a signed football and baseball, household items and gift cards. Door prizes will be given out every 15 minutes. Homemade cakes and pies will also be available to purchase. The church is located on Highway 7 South in Water Valley. (March 31, 2011)
State Rep. Akins to retire
Noal Akins announced his retirement after eight years in the District 12 House of Representatives. Ward 6 Oxford Alderman Brad Mayo (R) announced his intention to run. (March 31, 2011, Page 1)
Kayaking for a cause
Ole Miss students Bowman Hitchens and Rob Treppendahl are planning a 60-day journey down the Mississippi River this summer to raise $50,000 for Interfaith Compassion Ministries in Oxford. Watch a video about the duo’s journey here.
A cultured life, times two
Esther Sparks enjoys the best of the seasons by dividing each year between Chicago and Oxford. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze talked with the curator of a current exhibit at the University of Mississippi Museum in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 31, 2011, Page 3)
Illusions busted for selling alcohol without permit
The owner of the popular nightclub Illusions Sports Bar and Grill has been charged with selling alcohol without a permit, according to the Alcohol Beverage Control’s Enforcement Agency. The club remains open, however it can only sell nonalcoholic beverages. (March 31, 2011, Page 2)
Thursday’s obituaries
- James Hugh Cross — 83, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the West Augusta United Methodist Church, in West Augusta, Va., with burial to follow in the West Augusta Cemetery.
- Bernice Easley Embry — 96, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Calhoun Health Services Nursing Home in Calhoun City. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Bruce, with Elder Herman Clark and son Robert Embry officiating. Burial will follow in the Bruce Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.
- Randle “Randy” O’Neal Johnson — 38, died Friday, March 25, 2010. Services will be held at noon Saturday at Clear Creek M.B. Church, with the Rev. Bobby Hall officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope M.B. Church in Oxford. Visitation will be Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. at Serenity-Martin Funeral Home, with family present from 5 to 7.
Golden Eagles use error to beat Rebels
The Ole Miss Rebels took an early lead but couldn’t hold off the Golden Eagles in extra innings as they fell 4-3 to No. 20 Southern Miss on Wednesday night at Pete Taylor Park. (more…) (March 31, 2011, Page 6)
Rebels hosting final matches this weekend
The best college tennis fans in the entire nation are here in Oxford, according to Ole Miss coach Billy Chadwick, and he is hoping they come out in force to support his Rebels this weekend. (more…) (March 31, 2011, Page 6)
Florida has been a key place to sign prep football players for Rebels
COLUMN: Signing players from the state of Florida over the last few seasons has been a big point of emphasis for Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt and recruiting coordinator Chris Vaughn. (more…) (March 31, 2011, Page 6)
