Lynch pleads guilty to drug charges
Former narcotics agent Searn Lynch pleaded guilty Monday before a federal judge to charges of obtaining prescription drugs by deception. His sentencing was deferred pending a presentencing report done by the U.S. Probation Department. (April 16, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Work on N. 9th to make walkers safer
Those walking along North 9th Street, trying to find a safe place in between the parked cars on both sides of the road and lack of sidewalks, will soon see some changes along the road that are designed to make it safer for pedestrians. (April 16, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Bishops honored for race reconciliation
The Right Revs. Duncan M. Gray Jr. and Duncan M. Gray III will receive an award named for former Ole Miss Chancellor Robert Khayat at an upcoming Mississippi Trailblazer ceremony. (April 15, 2013, Page 1, 6)
Lamar Lounge burger hits the big time
Lamar Lounge’s hamburger will be featured on a new Travel Channel show, “Burger Land,” at 9 p.m. Monday. (April 12, 2013, Page 1A, 2A)
OSD shines bright with 8 star students
Oxford School District is celebrating its 8 STAR students today in Jackson. (April 12, 2013, Page 1A, 3A)
Ole Miss asks for bus help during game days
Due to the University of Mississippi removing all free parking from the campus on home, football games and charging $100 for a parking pass. (April 11, 2013, Page 1A)
Easter Egg Hunt to return on Double Decker
The Oxford Park Commission’s annual Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for the Saturday during the Double Decker festival at 10 a.m. at FNC Park. The Touch-A-Truck event will also be held at the park. (April 11, 2013)
OMS students head to Science Bowl
Oxford Middle School students will head to the National Science Bowl for the first time since the team was created in 2005. (April 11, 2013, Page 1A)
New signs OK’d for church
The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission approved the plans for First Baptist Church’s new signs it plans on putting in more than 20 locations to help church go-ers find their way to parking and church buildings. (April 10, 2013, Page 1A, 2A)
Fundraiser in Taylor to benefit Haitian orphanage
A 5k to be held on April 20 will help raise funds for an orphanage that UM graduate Sarah Conque plans to move to to help support for the next two years. Register at racesonline.com or for more information call Conque at 337-789-8757. (April 10, 2013, Page 1A, 12A)
