Letters to the Editor
Lauren Uncapher Stokes writes to commend the Board of Aldermen for taking time to make a decision on Katrina cottages in the city, and adds that she wishes they would exercise the same diligence on all issues. (June 30, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
David Heckel of the Oxford Community Tennis Association writes to point out the need for more tennis courts and facilities in Oxford, citing the recent OCTA Junior Tennis Tournament as an example of how the community would benefit from more, and large, tournaments. (June 29, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Margaret King writes to thank those who have helped get the homeless backpack project underway. She delivered the first 10 backpacks to ICM and reminds everyone to take part in helping those in need. (June 24, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Joel Miller writes to say he was not surprised that no alcohol-related problems were reported in connection with Father’s Dale sales and to add that alcohol sales should be a part of, but not the sole reason, for opening on Sundays. Brandy Rucker writes on behalf of the Oxford Juneteenth Committee to thank all of the businesses and individuals who helped make the annual event a big success. (June 23, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Patti C. Harris writes about the National Popular Vote pact and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other issues and wonders if all of the irreconcilable differences might mean that a divorce is best for America. (June 16, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Pope Mallette writes to thank the people that stopped to help when a load of lumber tumbled out of his pickup truck recently and to note how it’s a blessing to live in a community where folks are so helpful. (June 15, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Albert Sperath writes to pass along information he gathered in response to Rep. Alan Nunnelee using the term “Obamacare,” but also to say his bigger concern is the lack of voice the minority has today. (June 14, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
BMH-NM CEO Donald H. Hutson writes to thank local government officials for approving the sale of the lease for the local hospital and to say that the hospital looks forward to continuing to be a committed partner in the community. (June 10, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
The board of the local More Than a Meal program writes to thank the community for helping make the Tuesday evening program offering meals and other opportunities a big success in its first year. (June 8, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Lafayette High School Student Council President Angela Hensley and Student Council Advisors Gail Caldwell and Daisy Bullard write to thank local businesses and individuals for helping put on LHS Teacher Appreciation Day, while Dora Chen writes to thank the community for their support with her Google science fair project. (May 26, 2011, Page 4)
