Times change, values endure
“A CONVERSATION WITH…” — Frankie Logan has lived her entire life in the Abbeville area and says the values she grew up with — about taking care of each other and investing in education — are the same ones she and her neighbors live by today. (January 21, 2010, Page 3)
Abbeville works toward restoration
About 40 local volunteers gathered Monday at the old Gordon School in Abbeville to clean up the building in preparation for it to be restored. The community would like to see the building host events, exhibits on local history, programs for youth and even professional office space. (January 19, 2010, Page 1)
Park in progress
Western Hills neighbors joined with members of the Amos Network Saturday to continue work on a new neighborhood park. The idea has been around for some 25 years, but the partnership between the two groups is finally bringing it to fruition. (January 18, 2010, Page 1)
Running mates
OXFORD LIVING — If you’re looking for a thrifty way to get fit in the new year, consider running: All you need is a pair of shoes. Local runners’ tips for getting started include scouting out good routes, signing up for an upcoming race and finding a friend to join you along the way. (January 15, 2010, Page 1B)
A veteran of courtroom service
“A CONVERSATION WITH…” — Robert “Pat” Patterson has served as circuit court bailiff at the Lafayette County Courthouse since 1985. Today, at 89 years old, his “retirement” career has lasted longer than his actual career: 20 years of service as a federal probation officer. He also worked at Parchman prison during the 1950s and early 1960s — and loved it. (January 14, 2010, Page 3)
Some like it cold
Senior Staff Writer Lucy Schultze got a chance to see the differences in some people’s approach to cold weather during a recent cold spell while visiting St. Louis. Read her take on why many like warm weather and others prefer it icy. (January 14, 2010, Page 4)
Inside The EAGLE pressroom
PHOTO SLIDESHOW — Pressmen Eddie Lance, Bo Brassell and Scott Bishop operate The EAGLE’s press to bring you the local news. Watch the presses run at noon every weekday through the front window at our offices. (January 12, 2010)
While it lasts!
OXFORD LIVING — It may not even cover the brown grass, but even an inch or two of snow warrants sledding and snowball fights in Mississippi. Celebrate the snow day with a full-page photo feature and even more images in our online gallery. (January 8, 2010, Page 1B)
Living the creative life
‘A CONVERSATION WITH…’ — Paula Shanks retired from a 30-year career with the Federal Probation Service to embark on a new focus — a world of casual, quirky creativity. She’s finding inspiration in her artist friends and creating everything from fabric portraits to baskets and purses woven from recycled Kroger shopping bags. (January 7, 2010, Page 3)
Tools of our past
PHOTO SLIDESHOW — It’s been a few years since typewriters and darkroom equipment were our daily partners in producing the newspaper. But at The Oxford EAGLE, we tend to hang on to things for a while. You can see some of our retired treasures through the window at the northeast corner of our building, and in this little slideshow. (January 2, 2010)
