Red Cross donates plants to veterans
Veterans living at the State Veterans Home in Oxford can now enjoy some new fresh plants in the home’s garden while wearing their new robe and then later get in some exercise and fun while playing on a new Wii thanks to a grant from the American Red Cross. (May 21, 2013, Page 2)
New districts get OK from DOJ
The Department of Justice has approved Lafayette County’s new district maps which needed changing after the 2010 Census showed a growth and shift in population. (May 21, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Class of 2013 says goodbye to LHS
About 200 students received their high school diplomas from Lafayette High School Friday night. (May 20, 2013, Page 1A)
Future of two historic houses unclear
Oxford’s two historical homes, the L.Q.C. Lamar House and the Cedar Oaks mansion are under the umbrella of the Oxford Convention & Visitors Bureau, however a recent tourism survey suggests that may not be the best place for them. (May 20, 2013, Page 1A, 10A)
Avent Park project nears completion
Water drainage project at Avent Park is almost complete. (May 17, 2013, Page 3A)
Law enforcement officers honored
Fallen law enforcement officers were honored and remembered Wednesday during a ceremony in front of City Hall. (May 16, 2013, Page 1)
Double Decker fest sales up
Despite nasty weather predictions and controversy, food and art sales at this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival showed an increase. (May 16, 2013, Page 1)
$10K top prize at St. John Drawdown
The St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church’s annual Drawdown fundraiser, where $10,000 is up for grabs, is this Friday at the Oxford Conference Center. Tickets are $125 per couple, or $150 with insurance. For more information, call 607-0706. (May 15, 2013, Page 3)
Man appeals guilty plea
A Florida man is asking the Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn his guilty plea in an aggravated DUI case where he was involved in a wreck in 2011 that injured a female based on ineffectiveness of his attorney. Read about this and other cases handled during the April court term in the Lafayette County District Court. (May 15, 2013, Page 1, 6)
Landmark status sought for Shaw House
The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission will be contacting the owners of the 165-year-old Shaw house on Jackson Avenue East in hopes they will agree to allowing the city to pursue getting the house listed on the National Register of Historic Homes. (May 15, 2013, Page 1)
