Rebels targeting several area running backs
COLUMN: The football offices at Memphis East High School have been a busy place this spring. East coach Marcus Wimberly has been entertaining a bevy of college coaches who are hot on the trail of his standout running back, Brian Kimbrow (5-foot-9, 165-pounds). (more…) (May 26, 2011, Page 7)
Oxford D’Backs make championship game at FNC Park
The Oxford Diamondbacks, a 14-and-Under traveling team composed of players from Lafayette County and Water Valley, recently competed in the Black Bear Bash held at FNC Park.
The Diamondbacks advanced to the championship game of the tournament against the Starkville Dawgs. (more…) (May 26, 2011, Page 7)
Whew – we’re all still here
Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg looks back at “surviving” the predicted Judgment Day last weekend, and takes a closer look at why she’d rather hang around a while longer before moving on for eternity. (May 26, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Lafayette High School Student Council President Angela Hensley and Student Council Advisors Gail Caldwell and Daisy Bullard write to thank local businesses and individuals for helping put on LHS Teacher Appreciation Day, while Dora Chen writes to thank the community for their support with her Google science fair project. (May 26, 2011, Page 4)
Oxford Town #928
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Roy Blount, Jr. (on the OT cover this week) returns to Oxford in support of his newest book “Alpha Better Juice: The Joy Of Text;” Oxford Town columnist Jim Dees delves into the Ole Miss Bass Fishing Team and its upcoming bid for a national championship; OT music beat reporter Stu Kelly recalls his weekend at the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores; and the bands Vacant Fever and Elemovements are scheduled for a show at Blind Pig this Saturday. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (May 26, 2011)
Roy Blount, Jr. keeps getting ‘Alpha Better’
OXFORD TOWN – Roy Blount Jr. returns to Oxford and Off Square Books in support of “Alpha Better Juice: The Joy of Text” next Wednesday (June 1) at 5 p.m. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town features Blount … one of Oxford’s favorite authors and his upcoming visit next week. (May 26, 2011, Page 7)
Vacant Fever, Elemovements to rock The Blind Pig this Saturday
OXFORD TOWN – The Oregon duo, Vacant Fever, will perform at the Blind Pig this Saturday (May 28). Also on the bill will be Oxford’s own funk masters, Elemovements. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has more information about Vacant Fever and its inaugural performance in Oxford. (May 26, 2011, Page 5)
Crime on the decline
Preliminary FBI figures for 2010 show crime is down from 2009 across the nation. Oxford seems to be following a similar trend. (May 25, 2011, Page 1)
City water main breaks
A water main break at the Bramlett Water Plant caused the Oxford Skate Park to be transformed into a pond and the Oxford Community Garden to be flooded on Tuesday night. (May 25, 2011, Page 2)
Wednesday’s obituaries
- Elise Anne Herrington — infant daughter of Thomas and Marni Herrington of Oxford, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Oxford. A private family graveside service was held at Oxford Memorial Cemetery. Coleman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
- Freeman A. Willard — 81, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at his residence in Oxford. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Waller Funeral Home Chapel in Oxford. Burial will follow in Oxford Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
