Leaving the nest
Four young companies hatched out of the business incubator on Wednesday during a graduation ceremony to celebrate the first to move beyond the Oxford Enterprise Center and expanding into their own full fledged locations. (May 12, 2011, Page 1)
Lacy to retire after 30 years with Oxford Schools
Sarah Lacy will retire this month as a biology teacher at Oxford High School after 39 years with the district. (May 12, 2011, Page 1)
Plentiful plantings for Powerhouse
The grim gravel greeting visitors to the Powerhouse Community Arts Center will soon be replaced with a sculpture garden and numerous trees and landscaping. The $40,000 project will start this summer. (May 11, 2011, Page 2)
Building boom?
The city is seeing a growth in construction projects in the beginning of May after a sluggish April brought in only 95 permits worth about $1.1. million. Already in the first week of May the city has seen $1 million in construction planned through permits. (May 10, 2011, Page 1)
Drop-out rates increase statewide
The Oxford School District continues to have one of the lowest rates but did increase since last year while Lafayette School District improved its rates by over 2 percent. The state crept up by .2 to 17 percent. (May 10, 2011, Page 8)
Education briefs
- OSD registration begins Monday
- Boatright retires from NWCC
- LMS sets test schedule
- OHS theater department earns nominations
- LHS ROTC wins award
- BES names April citizens of the month
- Oxford students honored with National Merit scholarships
- Conner earns scholarship
- Jones wins ORAU award
- Horton retirement reception tonight
- Cotillion sets parent’s reception, registration
- Reunions planned
- Kayla Gala set May 26-28
- LES Spring Carnival photos
- Dayan receives UM’s highest academic award
- UM Moot Court Team wins national competition
Liles, city of Oxford take home awards
Amberlyn Liles and the city of Oxford were honored at this year’s Keep Mississippi Beautiful awards. (May 9, 2011, Page 6A)
Stasny’s life recalled
The community remembered the legacy of Oxford School District Superintendent Kim Stasny, 55, on Friday at a special service at the Oxford-University Methodist Church. (May 9, 2011, Page 1A)
Sunday alcohol sales a success
Between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday most businesses that chose to open saw steady customers, especially around the Square. There was little police incident to report and businesses said they saw a modest profit. (May 9, 2011, Page 1A)
UHS ’61 class asked to share life experiences
Project Talent is looking for University of High School graduates from 1961 to complete a life long survey. Call 866-770-6077 or e-mail projecttalent50@air.org. Students that took the study in 1960 are eligible. (May 6, 2011, Page 5A)
