02.07 OPC Hoops Scores
Scores from Tuesday’s Oxford Park Commission youth basketball games played at the Oxford Activity Center: (more…) (February 8, 2012, Page 8)
Letters to the Editor
Anne Steel provides litter numbers from her neighborhood walks and urges members of the community to show more pride by properly disposing of trash. (February 8, 2012, Page 4)
02.07 OPC Hoops Scores
Scores from Monday’s Oxford Park Commission youth basketball leagues played at the Oxford Activity Center: (more…) (February 7, 2012, Page 10)
A Wretch Like Me
John Newton made one of life’s biggest turnarounds, going from being a man involved with slavery to becoming a minister and composer of hymns. Local columnist Jimmy Reed takes a look at Newton’s life and some of his works. (February 7, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Mary Jo Abraham writes to urge members of the community to thank and assist a veteran as part of the national salute to veterans during Valentine’s Day week. (February 7, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Barbara J. Smith of The Pantry writes to thank those who helped in January and to remind all of The Pantry’s big fundraiser – Empty Bowls – set for Thursday at O-U United Methodist Church. (February 6, 2012, Page 4A)
The slave community during the Civil War years
In honor of Black History Month, columnist and local historian Jack Lamar Mayfield tells us about the men and women of color who were slaves in the Oxford area during the Civil War years and how the war affected their lives. (February 3, 2012, Page 3B)
Memories of Buffett and the blue Buick
New to the Generations column, Rob Cornelius shares with us his memories of when he first became a Jimmy Buffett fan. (February 3, 2012, Page 1B)
No. 6 UK wins in dominating fashion
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Already a key player down, Ole Miss could only watch the problems mount as Kentucky put on its most ferocious defensive display yet.
Courtney Marbra scored seven points to lead Ole Miss, but the Rebels committed the most turnovers in a Southeastern Conference game this year during an 82-41 loss to the sixth-ranked Wildcats on Thursday night. (more…) (February 3, 2012, Page 7A)
Division 2-3A hoops tournament set
Water Valley’s varsity basketball teams will play in the Division 2-3A tournament at Aberdeen on Tuesday. The Blue Devils, the No. 4 seed, take on Mantachie at 5:30 p.m., while the Lady Blue Devils, the No. 6 seed, will follow against South Pontotoc at 7. The winners advance to play on Thursday. More information on the tournament will be provided in Monday’s paper. (February 3, 2012, Page 7A)
