The Oxford Eagle » Business

Pirate Adventures offers a jumping good time

Alyssa Schnugg — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:47:18 +0000

Pirate Adventures Family Fun Center opened in November and offers children up to 12 years old hours of fun jumping on four huge bounce houses, driving PlasmaCars or playing games for tickets that can be traded in for prizes. (May 14, 2012, Page 5A)

Sunday alcohol sales benefits more than restaurants

Alyssa Schnugg — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:35:57 +0000

A year after the city of Oxford allowed alcohol sales on select Sunday, restaurants and other businesses say it’s been good for business. (May 14, 2012, Page 6A)

More signs economy rebounding

Jon Scott — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:23:55 +0000

Two recent reports offer the latest evidence that Mississippi’s economy is rebounding from the Great Recession. One report notes that Lafayette County’s jobless rate continues to fall. Local unemployment dropped from 7.6 percent in February to 6.9 percent in March. The state and local economies are expected to continue to gradually improve for the next three years before peaking in 2016, according to another report. (April 30, 2012, Page 5)

Cicada caters to the fellas with new store

Oxford EAGLE — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:14:50 +0000

Cicada has been serving the fashion needs of women in Oxford for 13 years. With its new Cicada for Him store, the business operators hope to do the same for men. (October 31, 2011, Page 6A)

Amelia’s wins national contest

Melanie Addington — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:43:56 +0000

Amelia’s, owned by Erin Abbot Kirkpatrick, recently was one of four national winners for the DailyCandy contest. Amelia’s won in the home category. (October 24, 2011, Page 6A)

New plant expands quickly

Jon Scott — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:23:23 +0000

Winchester Ammunition has wasted no time in expanding its operations in Oxford with the new Centerfire plant. Gov. Haley Barbour will be in town Wednesday for a private ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the new facility. It’s been less than a year since the company announced its plans to make a $100 milion investment in Oxford and create some 1,000 new jobs. (October 10, 2011, Page 1A)

Warehouse 605 finds home just off Square

Alyssa Schnugg — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:26:55 +0000

Home furnishing store Warehouse 605 has found a new home on The Square. (October 3, 2011, Page 9A)

Barn Trading offers variety

Melanie Addington — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:13:08 +0000

The Barn Trading Company on 2657 West Oxford Loop will have a ribbon cutting on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. (September 26, 2011, Page 10A)

Local couple make partying their job

Melanie Addington — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:28:49 +0000

Partyology, the new party planning and supply store from Chris and Charlotte Bowen Dicus opened this summer at 111 Heritage Drive. (September 19, 2011, Page 9A)

Couple opens family-style restaurant

Melanie Addington — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:34:31 +0000

Ferdinand’s Restaurant and Bar opened this summer and continues to build a strong customer base. The ribbon cutting will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. (September 12, 2011, Page 10A)