Young wins another honor
Ole Miss senior Isiah Young continued to win major awards Monday as he was named South Region Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Monday. (June 4, 2013, Page 8)
Chargers named to 2013 MAC Team
Six Oxford Chargers earned spots on the 2013 Mississippi Association of Coaches All-State tennis team released Thursday. In order to make the team, players had to at least finish runner-up in their respective category. (more…) (June 4, 2013, Page 9)
Oxford’s Malone wins MVP award
Former Oxford High standout Alexus Malone wrapped up her prep career by being named the MVP of the Robertson Sportswear NEMBBCA 3A-6A North-South All Star game.
Malone, who signed to play with Buffalo, finished wtih 15 points, 12 rebounds, four steals and two assists. (June 4, 2013, Page 9)
Soapstick
Remember William Faulkner’s observation that a mule will work for you 10 years just for the privilege of kicking you once? Local columnist Jimmy Reed supports that theory, relating the story of his experience with a mule. (June 4, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Terry League writes about the historic Cedar Oaks home and the L.Q.C. Lamar House, suggesting that voters be polled to determine who should pay for the upkeep and operating expenses. (June 3, 2013, Page 4)
Because I said so!
Father and columnist Ryan T. Miller shares with us his experiences with his small charge, sometimes known as Shirley Cate, and other times, known as “Why?” (May 31, 2013, Page 1B)
‘Boys, there are some of us crossing this river who will never cross again’
Oxford history columnist Jack Mayfield writes about the Mississippi 11th’s march from northern Virginia to the battlefields of Gettysburg. (May 31, 2013, Page 3B)
Zipper prayer
Randy Weeks writes this week about public prayer during nonreligious events. (May 31, 2013, Page 5B)
Letters to the Editor
Members of the Lafayette Elementary School faculty and staff write to than the PTO for its contributions this year, while Jessica Perkins writes to thank all who volunteered for, and contributed to, More Than A Meal. (May 31, 2013, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Carolyn Ross writes about the decision to classify the Fort Hood shooting as “workplace violence” rather than terrorism and urges citizens upset with that decision to let leaders know their displeasure. (May 30, 2013, Page 4)
