Two arrested in unrelated armed robberies
OPD investigators arrested Morgan Henry, 22, of Oxford for allegedly holding up the Oxford Family Pharmacy for pain medication two weeks ago. Sheriff Department investigators arrested Reggie Benson, 24, of Oxford for being one of several involved in a home invasion robbery Friday. More arrests are expected.
(Veterans’ supporters give generously
The campaign, “Stand Behind Those That Stood in Front of Us,” kicked off in March with the group aiming to raise the money by March 2012. Through the generosity of local people and organizations, the group has raised more than $33,000 with seven months to go in the year-long campaign. (August 29, 2011, Page 1A)
City gets grant for center
Oxford will receive the only FEMA grant funding this year for $750,000 to build an emergency management center on Molly Barr Road. (August 29, 2011, Page 1A)
More cops hired for Square
After seeing footage of a fight on the Square last Monday, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a request from Oxford Police Department Chief Mike Martin to hire four new police officers to focus on the Downtown Business District.
* Photo courtesy of WREG (August 29, 2011, Page 1A)
Monday’s obituaries
- Ida Katherine Patterson “Kate” Hathorn — 95, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, at home in Oxford. Services were held this morning at Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Waller Funeral Home of Oxford was in charge of arrangements.
- Charlotte Coward Yarborough — 81, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, in Hattiesburg. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 this evening at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia.
Lafayette’s Mack, Jones talk win over Greenwood
VIDEO BLOG: Lafayette High’s defense was sharp again this past Friday night in its 42-0 win over Greenwood. Two of the players that helped contribute to the shutout were defensive backs Brandon Mack and Jeremiah Jones. Here is an interview with the two following the win: (more…) (August 29, 2011)
Dean, Chargers wear down Tigers
CHARLESTON — The Oxford Chargers were an opportunistic team on Friday evening.
One week after turning the ball over five times, the Chargers played a much cleaner game and were able to capitalize on several Charleston Tigers miscues en route to a 38-25 road victory. (more…) (August 29, 2011, Page 1B)
LHS dominates Greenwood
GREENWOOD — Prior to the season, Lafayette coach Anthony Hart called Friday night’s matchup with Greenwood a “sandwich” game because it came in between the highly anticipated opener with Tupelo and the annual Crosstown Classic matchup with the Oxford Chargers.
Fortunately for Hart, the only thing that got sandwiched were the Greenwood Bulldogs, who proved to be no real challenge in a 42-0 loss to the Commodores. (more…) (August 29, 2011, Page 1B)
Blue Devils throttle Coffeeville Pirates
WATER VALLEY — Led by quarterback E.J. Bounds’ big offensive night and another outstanding performance from the defense, the Water Valley Blue Devils stormed past the Coffeeville Pirates 63-0 in their home opener at Bobby Clark Field Friday night. (August 29, 2011, Page 3B)
QB Club to hold first meeting
The Ole Miss Quarterback Club will hold the first meeting of the 2011 season Thursday at the Library Sports Bar on the Square at 7 p.m.
Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt and cornerbacks coach Keith Burns will be the guest speakers at this week’s meeting. (more…) (August 29, 2011, Page 2B)
