More signs economy rebounding
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
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
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
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
Home furnishing store Warehouse 605 has found a new home on The Square. (October 3, 2011, Page 9A)
Barn Trading offers variety
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
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
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)
New frozen yogurt shop caters to comfort
Twister’s Frozen Yogurt opened July 5 in the Oxford Galleria Shopping center and offers 12 different flavors of the frozen treat including sugar-free and fat-free varieties. (September 5, 2011, Page 11A)
Garden Center contributes to local beauty for four decades
Garden Center has been serving Oxford and the surrounding area for 40 years this year, and c0-owner Jack Brown has seen plenty of changes in his time with the business. (August 24, 2011, Page 3)
