Waking up with a new nip; renewed appreciation
Columnist Steve Stricker recounts the recent experience of a hip replacement and how it changed his outlook. (May 27, 2011, Page 1B)
More fairs needed in Oxford say carnival-goers
Children of all ages are enjoying the rides and attractions at the Oxford Shrine Club Spring Fest carnival being held through Saturday night across from the Oxford Conference Center. (May 27, 2011, Page 1B, 3B)
LHS grad, 19, killed in wreck
Demetrius Owens, 19, of Lafayette County was killed Friday morning when the car he was a passenger in overturned, throwing him out of the vehicle. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hodges-Freeman Funeral Home of Oxford. (more…) (May 27, 2011)
Valor recalled
Area residents will have three programs this Memorial Day to give everyone a chance to honor those who gave all.
— Community service at 10 a.m. at the National Guard Armory in Oxford; guest speaker will be Don Hutson
— Mississippi State Veteran’s Home at 10 a.m.; guest speaker will be SP5 Jimmy C. Reed Jr.
— Water Valley VFW at 11 a.m. on Main Street; free lunch provided following service. (May 27, 2011, Page 1A,3A)
Community begins to rebuild
The storms on April 27 — one month ago today — destroyed 18 homes and damaged hundreds of other homes and businesses around the county. The neighborhoods of Pine Flat, Yocona and north Oxford are rebuilding as the community joins together to help form a new long-term recovery group. (May 27, 2011, Page 1A, 8A)
Horton retires after 3 decades of teaching
Pam Horton has retired from her job as cooperative education coordinator for the Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology after 27 years with the schools in Oxford and Lafayette. (May 27, 2011, Page 1a, 2a)
LHS principal to retire
Rodney Flower will retire as principal of Lafayette High School at the end of June. Applications are now being accepted for the position. (May 27, 2011, Page 2a)
Friday’s obituaries
- Viola Mason Joseph — 92, of Water Valley died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, on her birthday. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sander’s Chapel. Burial will follow in Christian Memorial Cemetery, adjacent to the church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
- Helen Mae “Sista Girl” Wafer — 63, died Sunday, May 15, 2011. Services were held Saturday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Milwaukee. Burial followed at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee. Northwest Funeral Home Chapel of Milwaukee was in charge of arrangements.
Health of pitchers more involved than just pitch counts
The health of pitchers and relation between pitches thrown and arm injuries has always been a hot topic in college baseball.
On Wednesday the Birmingham News published an article on the topic, looking specifically at pitchers in the Southeastern Conference. (more…) (May 27, 2011, Page 6A)
Rebels hopeful despite exclusion from Hoover
COLUMN: It was an different sight to see the Diamond Rebels practicing at Oxford-University Stadium instead of playing at Regions Park in Hoover, Ala., on Thursday.
After dropping two of three games at Arkansas last weekend to conclude the regular season, Ole Miss finds itself relegated to playing the wait-and-see game for the first time since the 2002 season. (more…) (May 27, 2011, Page 6A)
