Lady Blue Devils riding momentum into playoffs
The Lady Blue Devils appear to have found the perfect time to hit their stride.
With the first round of the Class 3A playoffs beginning on Friday, Water Valley’s softball squad (12-10 overall) heads into its matchup with Riverside (13-8) having won six of its last seven games. (more…) (April 28, 2011, Page 7)
Dealing with storms very nerve-racking
People throughout Lafayette County and surrounding areas spent a hectic 24 hours or so dealing with storms, tornadoes and the threat of them, and will now begin dealing with the aftermath and helping those who suffered major damage. Editor Don Whitten takes a look back at Tuesday night and Wednesday, and hopes for a long spell without any more days like them. (April 28, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Danielle Grose writes to commend the faculty, staff and students at Lafayette Elementary School for their Tornado Action Plan and how they carried it out Wednesday, while Joanne Wilkinson writes to talk about the wonderful Aluminum Show that capped an excellent season of programming at the Ford Center. (April 28, 2011, Page 4)
Blind Pig preps for Double Decker weekend
The Blind Pig joins the celebration by planning tons of entertainment (including Aaron Hall – pictured), food and drink specials for this very special Double Decker weekend in Oxford. Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has Beth Ziegenhorn’s coverage of one of the coolest bars and restaurants in town and its plans for the ensuing DD invasion. (April 28, 2011, Page 8)
The Twilight Singers to perform at Proud Larry’s
OXFORD TOWN – The New Orleans-based, indie rock band The Twilight Singers will take the Proud Larry’s Stage on Wednesday, May 4. Special guests Margo and The Nuclear So and So’s are scheduled to open the show. In this week’s issue of Oxford Town, guest columnist Wright Thompson shares his thoughts about The Twilight Singers’ new album (“Dynamite Steps”). Thompson has set aside his ESPN responsibilities for a moment to share memories of a very special road trip with Twilight Singer front man Greg Dulli (pictured) and the first time he heard the band’s new album. Check it out on Page 7. (April 28, 2011, Page 7)
Pride of the South rises at Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – A benefit concert for the Pride of the South Marching Band featuring the UM Wind Ensemble and guest drummer Larry Gooch (pictured) is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, at the Gertrude C. Ford Center. Music is set to begin at 7:30 and admission is free. A reception to meet the student performers will be held for the general public after the concert. Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has more information about the popular annual concert coming to the Ford Center benefitting the hardest working band in the SEC. (April 28, 2011, Page 9)
**Breaking news: Tornado touches down
A tornado touched down east of Oxford at about 1:50 p.m., damaging several homes and knocking trees down across many roads in this part of Lafayette County. Some reports also have come in regarding residents trapped in their homes. The tornado’s path appears to have started near the Highway 7/9 split, moving northeast to just west of Yocona, and it then proceeded on across Highway 6 East. Houses on county roads 334, 469, 415, 421 and 471 reportedly sustained damage. Power lines have also been blown down. There were so many reports for assistance that emergency crews were requesting additional help to remove trees to allow for emergency vehicles to respond.
See video of damage along Highway 6 and CR 419 below.
(April 27, 2011)
Domestic shelter lays off workers
To prepare for the worst, the board of directors for the Domestic Violence Project laid off the majority of its employees after the Secretary of State’s Office issued a “cease and desist” order against the shelter last month. (April 27, 2011, Page 2)
Ready for the great shake?
After a day filled with storms and tornado warnings, students in Lafayette County School District will be learning what to do in case of another type of natural disaster Thursday morning.
At 10:15 a.m., students will be practicing the “Drop, Cover and Hold On,” in case of an earthquake during the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut.
