Resolve to have fun this winter
New classes at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center are available including free Latin dance classes beginning this Tuesday. For more information, visit www.oxfordarts.com (January 9, 2012, Page 3)
Holidays brings changes to some businesses
Several changes around the Square occurred over the holidays. (January 6, 2012, Page 2A)
County spreads safety signals
Eleven additional sirens are being installed in the county beginning today with plans to obtain more if a grant goes through this year for Lafayette County. Meanwhile the CodeRED system continues but at a cheaper rate due to Three Rivers Planning and Development District signing up the system for all eight counties. (January 5, 2012, Page 1)
New county board gets busy
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday to make several changes to past board decisions including dropping the drug court appeal and rescinding a vote to hold $4.5 M aside for a multipurpose building. The board also approved to meet twice a month, the first Monday at 9 a.m. and third monday at 5 p.m. Jeff Busby was also elected president and Robert Blackmon vice-president. (January 4, 2012, Page 1)
Local blog inspires San Francisco art show
Zach Tutor has curated a new art show opening on Thursday in San Francisco, inspired by his Mississippi run blog http://supersonicelectronic.com (January 3, 2012, Page 3)
MLK Day of Service to benefit charities
The inaugural MLK Day of Service will be held Jan. 16 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Oxford Activity Center. (December 30, 2011, Page 5A)
Fiber Arts Festival set; workshop registration open
The second annual Fiber Arts Festival is set for Jan. 20-22 but registration for the popular workshops are now open. Sign up at Knit1 Oxford. (December 29, 2011, Page 1)
Deadly storms hit Laf. Co in April
The second quarter of 2011 saw business closings, expansions and major changes in headline court cases but it was the weather, much like the first quarter, that dominated the spotlight for Lafayette County. (December 28, 2011, Page 1)
Education Briefs
- Foster retires from NWCC board
- Chandler graduates from Harding
- ICC releases honor roll
- FFA chapter attends retreat
- NWCC offers GED classes
- OHS advances to State Theatre Festival
Attorney takes on new career: author
Lauren Alexander was an attorney in Oxford for many years before turning her sights on writing. She recently released two books and will speak about them at the Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library on Jan. 26. (December 27, 2011, Page 7)
