You don’t know what you’ve got, until you’ve got it
Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks got another neat gadget for Christmas – a Roku – and it sparked memories of how he’s learned to adjust to all of the new and improved products that make life easier and more entertaining. (December 29, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Bettye Morrow Butler writes to talk about a special Christmas Eve walk around the historic Oxford Square. (December 29, 2011, Page 4)
‘Downton Abbey’ set for Powerhouse next Tuesday
OXFORD TOWN – For fans of the breakout Masterpiece hit “Downton Abbey,” season two may come a bit early as The Friends of Mississippi Public Broadcasting will hold a sneak preview of the popular drama Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center in Oxford. Page 7 in this issue of Oxford Town has more information. (December 29, 2011)
Shannon comes ‘Home’ this Friday
OXFORD TOWN – Any true North Mississippian can identify the silhouette of Shannon McNally from, at least, a mile away. McNally and her band, Hot Sauce, are set for a show at Proud Larry’s on Friday, Dec. 30, as they help ring in 2012 with their fiery Americana and folk originals. Also at Larry’s, on Saturday, the popular venue plays host to Dent May, Flight, ILLS and Star Child for a Cats Purring New Year’s Eve jam. Check out these and other listings on Page 4 in Oxford Town’s Around Town Community Calendar. And, from all of us at The Oxford EAGLE and Oxford Town, have a safe and fabulous New Year. (December 29, 2011, Page 4)
Deadly storms hit Laf. Co in April
The second quarter of 2011 saw business closings, expansions and major changes in headline court cases but it was the weather, much like the first quarter, that dominated the spotlight for Lafayette County. (December 28, 2011, Page 1)
State lawmakers: Jobs top priority
As they head down to Jackson next week, Lafayette County representatives expect to deal with issues concerning the budget, the state retirement system and redistricting. (December 28, 2011, Page 8)
Officials take oath of office
Several Lafayette County officials were sworn in Tuesday by Chancery Court Judge Glen Alderson at the Lafayette County Chancery Building. Several others will be sworn in today. (December 28, 2011, Page 1)
Wednesday’s obituaries
- Charles Webb Mosby — 60, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Tallahatchie Oxford Missionary Baptist Association Building in Oxford. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Oxford. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 this evening in the chapel at the Hodges-Freeman Funeral Home in Oxford.
- Mannora Boone Mosby — 94, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at her daughter’s residence in 29 Palms, Calif. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Tallahatchie Oxford Missionary Baptist Association Building in Oxford. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Oxford. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 this evening in the chapel at the Hodges-Freeman Funeral Home in Oxford.
- John M. Newell — 79, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at his residence in Brookhaven. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Brookhaven. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 this evening at the Brookhaven Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Freeze Era to begin with three home games
The Hugh Freeze Era will officially begin on Sept. 1, 2012 against Central Arkansas. That is the start of the football season for Ole Miss, which was released this morning by the school. (more…) (December 28, 2011, Page 6)
Dealing with post-Christmas, holiday blues
Feeling some of those holiday blues? Tree still up? Wrapping and boxes still in the carport? Thinking about those January bills? Editor Don Whitten offers some suggestions in dealing with the pressures of the two-week holiday period that wraps up one year and begins another. (December 28, 2011, Page 4)
