Williams re-trial set for summer
The murder trial for David Jackson Williams has been continued until summer.
In a pre-trial hearing Jan. 11, Circuit Court Judge Andrew Howorth continued the trial until July 30, according to court records. (January 26, 2012, Page 2)
Kiwanis, county gifts help save life of LHS athlete
In 2008, the Oxford Kiwanis Club made it a goal to eventually have at least one automated external defibrillator in every school in Oxford and Lafayette County. However, they had hoped no one would ever have to use them. (January 26, 2012, Page 1)
Three vie for Ward 6 seat
By 5 p.m. Wednesday, three Oxford Ward 6 residents had qualified to ask their neighbors to vote them onto the Oxford Board of Aldermen. Liz Barrett threw her name into the hat Tuesday and will appear on the Feb. 14 special election ballot against Jason Bailey and Katie Morrison.
A life of hard work for family’s sake
An icon of the local restaurant scene, Phat Tran earned his famous work ethic the hard way, laboring in restaurant kitchens as an orphan in Vietnam. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Tran about his journey to Oxford in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (January 26, 2012, Page 3)
Districts name top teachers
Della Davidson Elementary School teacher Patches Calhoun and Lafayette Elementary School techer Tanya Robertson are the top teachers this year for their districts. (January 26, 2012, Page 1)
Thursday’s obituaries
- Pauline “Polly” Story Gillock — 97, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at Wesley Meadows in Hernando. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkway Baptist Church in Hernando. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Barbee Cemetery in Lula. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at Parkway Baptist Church. National Funeral Home in Clarksdale are in charge of the arrangements.
- W. Allen Pepper Jr. — 70, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Cleveland. Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland. Ray Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- Georgia Mae Smith — 72, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Graceland Care Center in Oxford. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at New Hope MB Church. Burial will follow in Oxford Memorial Cemetery. Kenneth I. Roberson Funeral Home of Pontotoc is in charge of the arrangements.
Rebels begin important week against No. 14 UF
The word important only begins to describe what the next 48 hours means for the Ole Miss men’s basketball team. With two games at home — the first coming tonight against No. 14 Florida — there has not been a better opportunity for the Rebels to make up some ground in the Southeastern Conference standings and race to make the NCAA Tournament. (January 26, 2012, Page 6)
Lady Rebels look to rebound on road at South Carolina
After an upsetting loss at home against then-No. 15 Georgia, the Lady Rebels will try to right the ship on the road tonight at South Carolina. (more…) (January 26, 2012, Page 6)
Colston, Massengill sign with NWCC
Tuesday was a proud day for Lafayette girls soccer coach Melinda Scruggs.
At approximately 2 p.m., Scruggs watched as two of her seniors, Andrea Colston and Karly Massengill, make sure their soccer careers would extend past William L. Buford Stadium by signing to play for Northwest Mississippi Community College. (more…) (January 26, 2012, Page 7)
Oxford sweeps Saltillo in hoops action
Oxford’s varsity basketball teams earned two region wins over Saltillo on Tuesday night. The Lady Chargers remained undefeated and grabbed a share of the regular season region title with a 91-49 win over the Lady Tigers. Oxford’s boys improved to 17-7 overall and 4-1 in the region thanks to a 67-48 win. Erika Sisk led the Lady Chargers with a 27 points and eight steals. (more…) (January 26, 2012, Page 7)
