Rebels get commitment from Missouri TE
On June 4 Austin Ray trekked south from Columbia, Mo., to Oxford to participate in one of Ole Miss’ football camps.
The 6-foot-6, 235-pound tight end impressed the coaching staff enough to garner his first offer from a FBS program.
Last weekend, Ray once again participated in an Ole Miss football camp, and after heading home for a couple of days, he verbally committed to the Rebels on Wednesday. (more…) (July 28, 2011, Page 8A)
Cook ready to take next step in his life
COLUMN: One of the most inspirational and devoted football players to play at Ole Miss is ready for a new chapter in his life.
Jason Cook, a former fullback under coaches David Cutcliffe, Ed Orgeron and current coach Houston Nutt, will be leaving Oxford Saturday for Birmingham, Ala., to start a three-year journey that will culminate with a Master of Divinity degree from Beeson Divinity School. (more…) (July 28, 2011, Page 8A)
Three former Rebels sign on with pro teams
Former Ole Miss players Jeremiah Masoli and Jonathan Cornell signed rookie free agent deals with NFL squads on Wednesday.
Masoli inked with the San Francisco 49ers as a running back, while Cornell signed with the Tennessee Titans as a linebacker. According to the Twitter account of former Ole Miss cornerback Jeremy McGee, the New Orleans native has been signed to a free agent deal by the New York Jets this morning. (more…) (July 28, 2011, Page 8A)
Tax free school shopping begins
Shopping for back-to-school clothing will be a little easier on the wallet this weekend during Mississippi’s tax-free holiday which begins at midnight tonight and ends at midnight Saturday. (July 28, 2011, Page 1A)
Dex Romweber Duo to perform at Proud Larry’s in support of new album
OXFORD TOWN – Brother-sister Americana musicians, Dex and Sara Romweber (Romweber Duo), is touring in support of their new album “For Is That You In The Blue?” and they’re headed to Oxford. Catch the popular rockers for a one-night performance at Proud Larry’s next Tuesday (August 26) as they unveil their latest effort for the first time. Page 6 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details and photos. (July 28, 2011, Page 6)
Local markets hit high gear
OXFORD TOWN – Summer produce is at its peak and both the Mid-Town and Taylor Farmers’ Markets are serving it up in a big way every Saturday morning. This week, the Mid-Town Market welcomes Dave Spruill (pictured) as its featured entertainment and Taylor Farmers’ Market features the cool tunes of Don Hudson and Don Buchanan. See Page 7 of this week’s edition of Oxford Town for details about both markets. (July 28, 2011, Page 7)
Dean Faulkner Wells 1936-2011
OXFORD TOWN – An Oxford icon, Dean Faulkner Wells, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, just months after her memoir “Every Day By The Sun” published and was featured on the cover of Oxford Town. OT columnist and long time friend of the Wells family, Jim Dees, has gathered photos and passages from interviews and the late author’s’ book to pay tribute to one of Oxford’s favorite daughters who is already greatly missed. Check out the moving tribute on Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town. (July 28, 2011, Page 5)
Politics as usual? These days, it’s politics unusual
Has politics changed? And is it winning? Local columnist Deidra Jackson writes about the gamesmanship and inflexibility that’s taken over the process and wonders how the vast majority will end up having to deal with what’s ahead. (July 28, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Milly West writes about the Personhood Amendment and how education is the answer to the problem, while Ruth Steyn writes about the ongoing conflict over the debt ceiling and a federal budget. (July 28, 2011, Page 4A)
