Book conference features focus on kids
Oxford Conference for the Book celebrates 20 years this weekend with numerous free local events and the Young Authors Fair. (March 19, 2013, Page 1)
County inches toward building codes
A public meeting will be held in April to discuss finally allowing the International building and fire code for homes built in the county. (March 19, 2013, Page 1, 3)
Districts adopt calendars for 2013-14 school year
The 2013-2014 school calendars are official for Oxford and Lafayette School Districts in what may be the last year for May graduates thanks to new state laws that require schools to start later in 2014-2015. (March 19, 2013, Page 5)
Education Briefs
- Linzy, Robinson serve as pages
- Bailey to be honored at awards gala
- Evening with the Educators this evening
- OSD job fair set Saturday
- Museum seeks young talent
- Mississippi College dinner this evening
FFA students compete for regional win
Oxford and Lafayette County students took part in the regional competition for Future Farmers of America. (March 19, 2013, Page 5)
FIRST TECH challenge builds on Lego League
The FIRST Tech Challenge is the newest addition in robotics to the Oxford School District with high school students now able to compete along with fourth – eighth grade students. (March 14, 2013, Page 1, 10)
Travel to Disney World
Locals share cost-effective ways to explore ‘a whole new world.” (March 14, 2013, Page 1B)
MS strikes most often between the ages of 20-50
It is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week and a walk is set in April to support the cause. (March 13, 2013, Page 1)
Old Taylor residential projects generate concerns
One development was approved and another rejected by the Oxford Planning Commission on Monday. (March 12, 2013, Page 1)
Planners OK new cell towers
Nova Towers and AT&T were approved on Monday by the Oxford Planning Commission at 2201 University Avenue. (March 12, 2013, Page 2)
