Another storm blows through
While no tornadoes were reported, straight-line winds that blew through Lafayette County Wednesday night toppled dozens of trees cause some minor to moderate damage on several homes throughout the Oxford area and widespread power outages. (May 26, 2011, Page 1)
More help for community helpers
The city of Oxford is seeking a grant to establish a volunteer center that would work with the university and RSVP to develop a more comprehensive volunteer organization for the area. (May 26, 2011, Page 1)
Crime on the decline
Preliminary FBI figures for 2010 show crime is down from 2009 across the nation. Oxford seems to be following a similar trend. (May 25, 2011, Page 1)
Curtain rises on Kayla Gala
The sixth annual endowment fundraiser for the Kayla Sue Mize Endowment opens on Thursday with the show “Cotton Patch Gospel.”
Tickets are $10 at the door. A live auction will be on the final night, Saturday at 5:30. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. (May 25, 2011, Page 1)
Tennis effort may move forward
The University of Mississippi has committed $800,000 towards the expansion of the Leslie Tennis Facility. The city has also agreed to $1.5 million. The money is based on whether the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will also agree to pay $1.5 million for the project. (May 25, 2011, Page 1)
Former NFL, Ole Miss player enters senate race
Former NFL player Todd Wade has qualified to run as a Republican for the Mississippi 9th Senatorial District seat currently held by incumbent Democrat and Oxford attorney Gray Tollison. (May 24, 2011, Page 1)
OSD building projects begin
Work was approved to begin at Oxford High School, Oxford Middle School and Della Davidson Elementary on Monday with contracts going out to several local construction companies. OHS will begin site work. OMS will begin renovations and demolition of the current gym and DDE will begin class expansion. (May 24, 2011, Page 1)
Oxford makes mark on Freedom Trail
The University of Mississippi will be part of the freedom trail a new initiative by the state to celebrate its civil rights heritage. (May 24, 2011, Page 1)
Balducci testifies at judicial bribery hearing
The man who got the ball rolling that would eventually knock down several local attorneys testified for more than four hours Monday at the hearing where former attorney Zach Scruggs’ hopes to clear his name
The hearing is expected to last several days. (May 24, 2011, Page 1)
Corrothers gets death
A 12-person jury decided Friday Caleb Corrothers should “suffer death” for shooting and killing father and son, Frank and Taylor Clark, in July 2009. The jury had the choice of sentencing Corrothers to the death penalty of life in prison without parole. (May 23, 2011, Page 1)
