Lynch pleads guilty to drug charges
Former narcotics agent Searn Lynch pleaded guilty Monday before a federal judge to charges of obtaining prescription drugs by deception. His sentencing was deferred pending a presentencing report done by the U.S. Probation Department. (April 16, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Work on N. 9th to make walkers safer
Those walking along North 9th Street, trying to find a safe place in between the parked cars on both sides of the road and lack of sidewalks, will soon see some changes along the road that are designed to make it safer for pedestrians. (April 16, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Bishops honored for race reconciliation
The Right Revs. Duncan M. Gray Jr. and Duncan M. Gray III will receive an award named for former Ole Miss Chancellor Robert Khayat at an upcoming Mississippi Trailblazer ceremony. (April 15, 2013, Page 1, 6)
Wife of retired NFL player killed in wreck
Xanaka Burgess, wife of former Ole Mis Rebel and NFL player Derrick Burgess, was killed Thursday when her car hydroplaned on Highway 9 in Pontotoc County. (April 12, 2013, Page 2A)
Lamar Lounge burger hits the big time
Lamar Lounge’s hamburger will be featured on a new Travel Channel show, “Burger Land,” at 9 p.m. Monday. (April 12, 2013, Page 1A, 2A)
Ole Miss asks for bus help during game days
Due to the University of Mississippi removing all free parking from the campus on home, football games and charging $100 for a parking pass. (April 11, 2013, Page 1A)
New signs OK’d for church
The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission approved the plans for First Baptist Church’s new signs it plans on putting in more than 20 locations to help church go-ers find their way to parking and church buildings. (April 10, 2013, Page 1A, 2A)
Head of HPC resigns
A reversal of a demolition decision by the Oxford Board of Aldermen last week caused two members of the Oxford Historic Preservation Commission to step down, including the chairman. (April 10, 2013, Page 2A)
Tax benefits to be discussed
A representative from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will be at tonight’s Oxford Historic Preservation Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to explain the benefits of owning a home inside a historic district. (April 9, 2013, Page 3)
Health Expo for those 50+ Thursday
The 50+ Health & Wellness Expo, presented by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, will be held 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the Oxford Conference Center and will feature 56 vendors and several free health screenings. (April 9, 2013, Page 2)
