Getting to know a successful local writer
Verifying all the facts is an important part in the journalism profession. After putting together last weekend’s Best of Oxford section, EAGLE Editor Don Whitten was stumped about the winner of one of the categories: Best Local Writer (Living). Whitten put his more than three decades of journalism experience to work in solving the mystery of who is Frank Tuttle?
New airline expands options for flyers
Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks takes a look at the benefits and options that Southern Airways Express now offers the LOU community and the surrounding area when planning a trip. (June 14, 2013, Page 4A)
Daddy led by example – and still does
Editor Don Whitten takes a look at what makes a good father, citing his own father’s qualities and the way he raised – and is still raising – his children. (June 13, 2013, Page 4A)
Gameday parking could get to be a mess
Parking passes for Ole Miss home football games will likely be as coveted as tickets and motel rooms with the change in parking policy. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the possibilities, including how the spillover will affect Oxford. (June 12, 2013, Page 4A)
Thank you notes say more than you think
It’s the time of the year – graduation and spring weddings – to give gifts and to receive thank you notes. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the tradition and how much it says about the people sending the notes. (June 10, 2013, Page 4)
Square Books Jr. certainly not a secret now
The folks at Square Books pulled off a “stealth” opening for Square Books Jr. 10 years ago. Saturday, they’re opening the doors and welcoming all in for a special birthday celebration. Editor Don Whitten takes a closer look at the popular local store on the Square. (June 7, 2013, Page 4A)
Voters keep Oxford on path to prosperity
News Editor Jonathan Scott takes a look at our thriving community – one of the fastest growing in the state – and writes about the blessing and curses of growth and who’s in charge of the change that’s inevitable. (June 6, 2013, Page 4)
Yes, it’s about time for the Best of Oxford
The calls, letters, emails and such asking about the annual Best of Oxford contest will be answered Friday when The Oxford EAGLE presents its section honoring the top people, places and things in Oxford. Editor Don Whitten doesn’t give away any winners’ names, but he does take a look at some unusual responses in the polling. (June 5, 2013, Page 4A)
Is it time for the 28th Amendment?
It was 21 years ago when the last amendment to the U.S. Constitution was approved. It was 21 years before that for the 26th Amendment. So is it time for another one? Editor Don Whitten takes a look at some suggestions to be discussed by the National Constitution Center. (June 3, 2013, Page 4)
Finding your car locked – and your keys inside
Have you experienced that feeling when you go to your vehicle, can’t find your keys and then realize they’re locked inside? Editor Don Whitten suggests a bit of humor and some luck in dealing with the problem. (May 31, 2013, Page 4A)
