Call for help
Damage assessments from Wednesday’s powerful series of storms that moved across Lafayette County are still being done, but it appears as if the Pine Flat community, located just south of the Highway 7/9 split on Hwy. 9 W. was the hardest hit. The residents of this area could use your help. The Pine Flat United Methodist Church on CR 422 is being used as the staging area for the Red Cross, but volunteers are needed to assist them. Also, donations of bottled water and pre-made foods would be appreciated. For more information, call Pastor Gene Bramlett at 832-6616. The church, like everyone else out there, doesn’t have power, but will serve as the focal point for assisting the Pine Flat community during daylight hours. (April 28, 2011)
Gov. declares State of Emergency
Gov. Haley Barbour declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday for Lafayette County after severe storms ripped through the area, destroying homes, businesses and claiming the life of an Oxford man. Organizations have mobilized to the affected areas, offering food, clothing and comfort. (April 28, 2011, Page 1)
State Appeals court upholds church dispute
The state Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a judge’s ruling that subdivision covenants will not prevent the Oxford Church of Christ from moving to a new site north of town in the Long Meadow subdivision. (April 28, 2011, Page 8)
Finding an artist’s true calling
Maine native Deirdre Uncapher had been through a host of crafts — sewing, beading, jewelry — before finally finding satisfaction as a stained-glass artist. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Uncapher, one of this weekend’s Double Decker art vendors, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 28, 2011, Page 3)
Thursday’s obituaries
- Sue Jones “Ruth” Gaiero — 94, died Monday, April 11, 2011, in Tallahassee, Fla. Services were held April 16 at Flagler Memorial Park in Miami.
- Glenn Russell Jarrett — 84, died Wednesday at the Tri Lakes Medical Center in Batesville. Arrangements are incomplete with Waller Funeral Home of Oxford.
- Charles Jones — 57, died Wednesday at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Arrangements are incomplete with Hodges-Freeman Funeral Home of Oxford.
Power restored to most residents
Around 2,000 residents are still without power in the county while city residents mostly have power back on after 12 hours of storms that wreaked havoc on poles and electric wires. (April 28, 2011, Page 5)
County ‘lucky’ compared to others
A powerful storm moved through Lafayette County at 2 p.m. yesterday after about 12 hours of other storms throughout the area that damaged homes and businesses and claimed the life of one Oxford man.
Double Decker about to begin
The 16th annual Double Decker Arts Festival kicks off tomorrow with the first of its kind – a ticketed event. Tickets are on sale today for $10 but beginning at 10 am on Friday go up to $15 for the Friday night concert. Saturday’s festival will remain free with art, food and music. (April 28, 2011, Page 2)
Chargers open 5A playoffs with familiar opponent
Oxford’s return to the playoffs will be against a familiar foe in Hernando. The best-of-three series begins Friday evening at 6. The second game will be played in Hernando on Saturday at 1 p.m., while the third game, if necessary, would be played back at OHS on Monday. (more…) (April 28, 2011, Page 6)
Lafayette faces another tough test in 2nd round
One week after winning a Class 4A playoff series on a dramatic play at the plate, the Lafayette Commodores find themselves locked up in another battle against a strong North Pontotoc team. (more…) (April 28, 2011, Page 6)
