OSD lawsuits dismissed
Two lawsuits, one a claim against the Oxford School District and the other a counter-claim against the parents of a special needs child – were jointly dismissed with prejudice Tuesday after more than a year of appeals. (December 23, 2011, Page 2A)
‘Reflections of home’ always come during the Christmas season
Columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield reflects on days of long ago when he and his friends gathered at the homes of local families for dance parties. (December 23, 2011, Page 2B)
Oxford girl wins art contest
Grace Berry, 8, won first place in the Mississippi Public Broadcasting 2011 Holiday Card art contest. Her artwork is featured on this year’s holiday card that’s being sent from MPB to its members and other agencies. (December 23, 2011, Page 1A)
Expect unexpected from Wommack’s D
Dave Wommack comes to Ole Miss with a wealth of experience and knowledge at the college level.
Prior to following new head coach Hugh Freeze from Jonesboro, Ark., to Oxford, Ole Miss’ new defensive coordinator had made stops at Arkansas, Southern Miss and Georgia Tech — to name a few — during his 30-plus years as collegiate coach. (December 23, 2011, Page 6A)
The most important birthday of all
What kind of cake are you having for Christmas on Sunday? It’s the birthday of Jesus and Editor Don Whitten writes about how his families always have cake to celebrate birthdays. That and more Christmas memories and traditions are the subject of Whitten’s last column before the big day. (December 23, 2011, Page 4A)
DIY projects needed for Big Event
The University of Mississippi Big Event committee is looking for projects from the community as a way for students to say “thank you” to Oxford and Lafayette County for allowing them to call the LOU community their home for a few years. Ideas can be submitted by picking up applications at the Student Union, Room 402, area churches, or at City Hall or by emailing at bigevent@olemiss.edu. (December 22, 2011, Page 1)
Celebrating the spirit of giving
Think your holiday to-do list is overwhelming? Try losing the first three weeks of December. For Sloan Hunter, it’s a small sacrifice to dedicate that time to the Angel Tree program at Oxford-University United Methodist Church. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Hunter about her work in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (December 22, 2011, Page 3)
Curb-cut plan presented to city
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the city’s new curb ramp transition plan on Tuesday as part of the larger Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan for the city. (December 22, 2011, Page 2)
Work to begin soon on approved city projects
Two long-awaited projects were green lighted Tuesday by the Oxford Board of Aldermen. The Burns Belfry Church and Oxford University Transit maintenance facility both were approved to begin the bid process. (December 22, 2011, Page 1)
Thursday’s obituaries
- William L. “Bill” Watt — 75, died Wednesday at Tri-Lakes Medical Center in Batesville. Arrangements are incomplete with Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford.
