The Oxford Eagle » Lafayette County

Grandparents play important role in youths’ lives

Alyssa Schnugg — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:41:04 +0000

Life hasn’t been easy for 15-year-old Desirae Gladney and 13-year-old Jacob McBride, but the two students haven’t let that stop them from overcoming obstacles. The two were awarded the Youth Character Award Tuesday night from the Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officers Association. (February 9, 2012, Page 1)

Roberts named Officer of the Year

Alyssa Schnugg — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:34:52 +0000

Capt. Darren Roberts, with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department received the Officer of the Year award Tuesday night during the annual Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officers Association’s awards dinner. Linda Sockwell, parking enforcer with the Oxford Police Department won the Support Personnel of the Year award. (February 9, 2012, Page 1)

15 complete drug court

Alyssa Schnugg — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:39:10 +0000

Fifteen people graduated from the Third District Drug Court Tuesday. The ceremony, held at the Lafayette County Courthouse, featured MS Supreme Court Justice Ann Lamar as guest speaker and testimonials from three of the graduates. (February 8, 2012, Page 1)

Mosley quietly makes history

Alyssa Schnugg — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:44:43 +0000

Lafayette County Circuit Court Clerk Baretta Mosley talks about her first five weeks in office and being the first African American person to win a county-wide election in today’s EAGLE. (February 7, 2012, Page 1)

Neighbor enters smoking house to bring woman to safety

Alyssa Schnugg — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:03:09 +0000

Tonia Adams was driving home Wednesday when she saw smoke come out her neighbor’s home on CR 206, off Highway 30. Adams was able to help the woman, 89, safely out of the house that was destroyed by a fire that started on her stove. (January 27, 2012, Page 1A)

PSC, water boards at odds

Alyssa Schnugg — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:54:12 +0000

Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has given 92 north Mississippi water associations until Friday to send him a copy of their bylaws, however many water associations are questioning if the commissioner has the legal right to do so. (January 25, 2012, Page 1)

Mardi Gras Bash benefits young readers

Alyssa Schnugg — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:46:40 +0000

The Lafayette County Literacy Council will be holding its annual Mardi Gras Bash this weekend at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Lyric Theatre in Oxford. New Orleans’ band Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters will be returning for this popular fund raiser that helps fund literary projects for area children. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 for a couple. For more information, visit www.oxfordreads.org. (January 24, 2012, Page 3)

Coroner searching for family of dead man

Alyssa Schnugg — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:15:10 +0000

Lafayette County Coroner Rocky Kennedy is searching for family of Robert Allen Wilkins, who died Dec. 22. From Memphis, Wilkins has been staying in Harmontown for the last few years but rarely spoke of his past or family members. Anyone with information should call 801-4985. (January 18, 2012, Page 2)

Some pardons on hold

Alyssa Schnugg — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:06:57 +0000

At the request of Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, a Hinds County Circuit Court judge has granted an injunction to stop the release of former Gov. Haley Barbour’s pardoned criminals.

A preliminary injunction hearing has been set for 3 p.m. on Jan. 23 before Judge Tomie Green in Hinds County.

Hood requested the injunction Wednesday afternoon claiming that Barbour might have violated the state Constitution by pardoning some inmates who failed to give sufficient public notice that they were seeking clemency. (January 12, 2012, Page 1)

Baptist sale beneficial to all involved

Alyssa Schnugg — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:55:15 +0000

The third quarter of 2011 was highlighted by the sale of Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi that gave the city of Oxford and Lafayette County $30 million each for their budgets. Read about other top third-quarter stories in today’s Oxford EAGLE. (December 29, 2011, Page 1)