‘Dores take two from OMS
The Lafayette Commodores middle school baseball squad was able to take a crosstown double-dip from the Oxford Chargers Monday, winning 5-1 and 7-5 at Edwin Moak Field. (more…) (March 30, 2010, Page 9)
C.A.R.E.
The Caring for Aging Relatives Effectively, or C.A.R.E., support and exchange group meets at noon Wednesday in the Azalea Gardens Sunroom. This is an informal luncheon that provides those in caring situations to exchange ideas, resources and concerns with others. A light lunch is provided compliments of Azalea Gardens. All caregivers are welcome and can get more information by contacting Sandra Enfinger at 234-9600 or Jo Ann O’Quin at joquin@olemiss.edu. (March 30, 2010)
Take Back the Night
Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to meet in the Lyceum Circle at 6 this evening to march through campus in recognition of Take Back the Night. Following the march, attendees will hear from Janet Kennedy of the Mississippi Attorney General’s office in Jackson and Oxford Mayor Pat Patterson. Pizza will be provided by Domino’s and several door prizes will be awarded.
Representatives from several campus and community organizations will be on hand to offer information about activities and efforts on campus to prevent violence and assist victims. The night will conclude with a candlelight vigil, and survivors who wish to speak out will have an opportunity to talk.
For more information, contact Linda Abbott, violence prevention coordinator, at 915-1059 or labbott@olemiss.edu. (March 30, 2010)
Walking to find a cure
People from all over Oxford and Mississippi came together Saturday to fight back in the battle to conquer Multiple Sclerosis with a walk at Lamar Park to raise money for a cure and assist those battling the disease. (March 29, 2010, Page 3A)
CPR/AED/First Aid Class
The American Red Cross will offer an Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED/First Aid community class from 5:30 to 9 p.m. April 26. The class is $35. All classes are held at the Red Cross Office, located at 106 Skyline Drive. Interested participants should contact the Red Cross office at 236-1282 to register. Pre-registration is required for the class. (March 29, 2010)
Monday’s obituaries
- Leland James Hoop Sr. — 81, of Cleveland died Friday, March 26, 2010. Services were held Sunday at Ray Funeral Home. Burial followed in North Cleveland Cemetery.
- Jane Johnson Hunt Smith — 96, died Monday, March 15, 2010. A memorial Service will be held at the Baughman Center at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will follow in Oxford Memorial Cemetery at 10 a.m. April 10, followed by an opportunity to visit with the family at Cedar Oaks Mansion. Williams-Thomas Downtown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- Betty Ruth Swearengen — died Sunday at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Arrangements are incomplete with Seven Oaks Funeral Home of Water Valley.
Attorney faces cocaine charges
Oxford attorney Michael R. Wall was arrested on felony drug charges around noon Friday at Lafayette County Justice Court, on warrants for possession of cocaine and delivery or transfer of cocaine. He was booked into the Lafayette County Detention Center and later released on a $20,000 bond. (March 29, 2010, Page 2A)
Feeding Those in Need
Rivers’ Hill Church of Christ will provide a free hot, nutritious meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday for residents and needy persons. Meals are prepared for dine in, carry out and delivery. For delivery or a ride to the church, call the church office at 236-2456. The church is at the corner of University Avenue and Highway 334. (March 29, 2010)
Veterans Breakfast
The DAV, American Legion and the VFW will host a breakfast and some fellowship for all veterans at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Veteran’s Building at 125 Veterans Drive. Breakfast features eggs, sausage, gravy, biscuits and coffee. The Veteran’s Building is located at the corner of Veterans Drive and South Lamar Boulevard. Donations are accepted. (March 29, 2010)
Adult Craft Class
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will host a free craft class for adults at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The class will focus on an Easter craft. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call the library at 234-5751. (March 29, 2010)
