Golf carts belong on the golf course
Editor Don Whitten takes a look into legal and illegal use of golf carts as modes of transportation in light of Wednesday’s tragic accident involving one in Wellsgate. (May 3, 2013, Page 4A)
To be cold or not to be cold?
Lots of things have changed in Oxford during the last 40 years. One that hasn’t, however, is allowing retail stores to sell cold beer, and that’s something the alderman and mayoral candidates seemed to be in agreement about Tuesday night. Staff writer Melanie Addington takes a look at the issue of selling cold beer and wonders how long it will take city leaders to back up their words and change the law. (May 2, 2013, Page 4)
Local political forum very encouraging
Tuesday night’s political forum had it all – humor, information, ideas, et cetera. It was also very encouraging, Editor Don Whitten writes, in that all of the candidates make it clear they’re genuinely concerned about the future of Oxford. (May 1, 2013, Page 4)
Double Decker gets ‘chamber’ weekend
The threat of bad weather was present throughout the weekend, but never had any negative effects on the 18th annual Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford. Editor Don Whitten passes on some of the feedback he’s heard about the popular event. (April 29, 2013, Page 4A)
Cinnamon challenge just plain stupid
Can you drink a gallon of milk in an hour and keep it down? Can you eat a one-pound burger? How about downing a spoonful of cinnamon powder in less than a minute without any water? Some of these challenges are dumb, others are stupid and the cinnamon challenge is dangerous, Editor Don Whitten writes as he takes a closer look at the dare that’s all over YouTube. (April 26, 2013, Page 4A)
Cruelty to dogs is beyond comprehension
Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg admits she’s a dog person and has more than her share of dogs she takes care of. That still doesn’t change her shock, she writes, about the treatment some people give to their pets. (April 25, 2013, Page 4A)
Federal government not very popular these days
Editor Don Whitten takes a look at research numbers that show that people do not have a very favorable opinion of the federal government, regardless who which party they belong to. The interesting thing, Whitten notes, is that the feeling is different at the state and local levels. (April 24, 2013, Page 4)
Signs popping up tell us election is near
Campaign signs around town are about as plentiful as daffodils were a few weeks back, Editor Don Whitten says, as he writes about the upcoming municipal elections. (April 22, 2013, Page 4)
Growing concern becoming big issue locally
There’s a new buzz word working its way into lots of conversations in the LOU community these days – parking. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the latest news on parking plans and changes at Ole Miss. (April 19, 2013, Page 4A)
Remembering a different Mr. Bill
Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks revisits memories of mentor and friend Billy Rotenberry, an iconic figure in Water Valley for years, and thinks of all the things he wish he could tell Mr. Bill. (April 18, 2013, Page 4)
