Red Wolves jump all over No. 25 Rebels
JONESBORO, Ark. — Zach Kirksey hit his 13th home run of the season, a two-run shot to give the No. 25 Ole Miss Rebels the early lead, but a big fifth inning from the Red Wolves proved to be too much to overcome as the Rebels lost 10-5 to Arkansas State. Ole Miss fell to 34-19 with the loss, while ASU improved to 29-21. (May 16, 2012, Page 6)
You Shall Receive
Local columnist Jimmy Reed knows God has more important things to do than to give him a long-wanted Harley-Davidson. However, as he relates in this week’s column, there’s always hope because prayers are answered and miracles do happen. (May 15, 2012, Page 4)
Dodson verbally commits to Ole Miss
Whitehaven (Memphis) running back Mark Dodson verbally committed to Ole Miss this morning over finalists Vanderbilt and Mississippi State. (more…) (May 14, 2012, Page 3B)
McCammon leads Blue Devils
Led by a first-place finish by Justin McCammon in the shot put, the Water Valley Blue Devils finished in a tie for 18th place during Friday’s MHSAA Class 3A state track meet held at Pearl High School. (more…) (May 14, 2012, Page 3B)
Changing your hair color isn’t as easy as changing your mind
New Generations columnist Mavis Hovious introduces herself to Oxford Living readers this week and explains how her hair color and affect her attitude. Read her light-hearted column today. (May 11, 2012, Page 2B)
L.Q.C. Lamar re-enters public service
Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield tells us how L.Q.C. Lamar got himself back into public service after his stint in the Civil War in today’s Oxford Living. (May 11, 2012, Page 3B)
Letters to the Editor
Barbara J. Smith writes on behalf of The Pantry to thank those who helped last month and also to remind the public of the upcoming 30th anniversary celebration scheduled for May 24 at the Ravine in Oxford. (May 11, 2012, Page 4A)
05.10 OPC Baseball Scores
The following are scores and statistics from Thursday’s Oxford Park Commission youth baseball leagues played at FNC Park: (more…) (May 11, 2012, Page 8A)
05.10 OPC Softball Scores
The following are scores and statistics from Thursday’s Oxford Park Commission youth softball leagues played at FNC Park: (more…) (May 11, 2012, Page 8A)
Thursday’s Obituaries
- DAVID G. BARBER – 57, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Funeral arrangements with Coleman Funeral Home are incomplete at this time.
- JOHN MORGAN KING – 51, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at his home in Oxford. Arrangements are incomplete with Waller Funeral Home.
- BILLIE D. MOONEYHAM – 72, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Funeral arrangements with Coleman Funeral Home are incomplete at this time.
- DIANNA CRESSWELL WEBB – 52, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at her home in Harmontown. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church in Harmontown with Bro. Donny Hill officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church. Ray-Nowell Funeral Home-Senatobia Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
