Censorship is still 50 shades of wrong
With libraries in multiple states deciding not to put the latest sex novel, E L James’ “Fifty Shades of Grey,” on their shelves, local columnist Deidra Jackson writes about censorship and its effect on readers and the public. (May 10, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Preston Ray Garrett writes to encourage members of the community to attend next Tuesday’s public memorial ceremony to honor law enforcement officers, while Richard K. McNeer writes about the recent puppy mill story and asks others to get involved to contact their legislators to toughen the laws against puppy mills and animal abuse. (May 10, 2012, Page 4)
Wednesday’s obituaries
- Jacqueline Ann (Jackie) Champion Scroggins – 72, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, in the Tallahatchie General Hospital Extended Care Facility in Charleston after an extended illness. A private memorial service was conducted by the Rev. Harold Sprayberry. Rodgers Funeral Home of Coldwater was in charge of arrangements.
OHS golf team in third after Day 1
Oxford’s boys golf team is currently in third place after one day of competition in the MHSAA Class 5A meet in Columbus. Oxford shot a 339. Pearl River Central was the first-day leader with a 334, while West Jones was second with a 338. (more…) (May 9, 2012, Page 7)
A reminder
Local columnist T.J. Ray introduces an assignment about budgets, debt and the government’s role and looks at how well we’re doing. The interesting thing is when the assignment was actually first introduced. (May 9, 2012, Page 4)
Tuesday’s Obituaries
- COLLIE B. HARWELL KESLER – 83, died Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Coleman Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Peterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Union Cemetery on CR 444. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 this evening at Coleman Funeral Home.
- MAE IVY LIVINGTON – 89, died Monday, May 7, 2012, in Water Valley. Funeral services are today at 2 p.m. in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Fred Eakes officiating. Visitation was scheduled from noon until service time. Interment will be in Browning Cemetery in Lafayette County.
- EDDIE MCGLORN – 60, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Miss in Oxford. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time with Hodges-Freeman Funeral Home of Oxford.
2B Yarbrough named a finalist for Ferriss Award
Junior second baseman Alex Yarbrough has been named one of three finalists for the C Spire Ferriss Award which is presented annually to the top collegiate baseball player in Mississippi, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Monday. (more…) (May 8, 2012, Page 6)
Thanks, Mama
To honor his mother on upcoming Mother’s Day, local columnist Jimmy Reed offers a few of the countless thanks he owes her. (May 8, 2012, Page 4)
Nine Lady Commodores qualify for state meet
Nine Lafayette Lady Commodores qualified for the upcoming MHSAA Class 4A meet that will be held at Pearl Saturday. The Lady Commodores and Commodores competed in the 4A North Half meet hosted by Charleston this past Saturday, but no official results have been posted to know where both teams finished. (more…) (May 7, 2012, Page 8)
Lafayette’s run comes to an end at North Half
Lafayette’s tennis season came to an end Friday in the MHSAA Class 4A North Half title match. New Albany beat Lafayette 6-1, but three matches were decided in tiebreakers. (more…) (May 7, 2012, Page 8)
