EAGLE to host election forum
The Oxford EAGLE will host an election forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Oxford Conference Center. All candidates vying for a position as either mayor of Oxford or on the Board of Aldermen have confirmed they will be attending the event. Questions will not be taken from the audience, however citizens can email in questions to the EAGLE which may be selected to be asked at the forum. Email questions to news@oxfordeagle.com. (April 24, 2013, Page 1, 16)
Traffic calming policy OK’d; put in place
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a new city Traffic Calming Policy that will allow neighborhoods to request traffic calming measures on their roads and overturned a decision by the Oxford Planning Commission and approved the site plan for The Domain, to be built on County Road 300, off Old Taylor Road. (April 17, 2013, Page 6)
Marriott Courtyard gets nod from aldermen
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved taking steps to sell 4th Street, a short dead-end street, to the developer of a Marriott Courtyard on Tuesday. (April 17, 2013, Page 1, 16)
Work on N. 9th to make walkers safer
Those walking along North 9th Street, trying to find a safe place in between the parked cars on both sides of the road and lack of sidewalks, will soon see some changes along the road that are designed to make it safer for pedestrians. (April 16, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Lamar Lounge burger hits the big time
Lamar Lounge’s hamburger will be featured on a new Travel Channel show, “Burger Land,” at 9 p.m. Monday. (April 12, 2013, Page 1A, 2A)
Ole Miss asks for bus help during game days
Due to the University of Mississippi removing all free parking from the campus on home, football games and charging $100 for a parking pass. (April 11, 2013, Page 1A)
New signs OK’d for church
The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission approved the plans for First Baptist Church’s new signs it plans on putting in more than 20 locations to help church go-ers find their way to parking and church buildings. (April 10, 2013, Page 1A, 2A)
Head of HPC resigns
A reversal of a demolition decision by the Oxford Board of Aldermen last week caused two members of the Oxford Historic Preservation Commission to step down, including the chairman. (April 10, 2013, Page 2A)
Tax benefits to be discussed
A representative from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will be at tonight’s Oxford Historic Preservation Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to explain the benefits of owning a home inside a historic district. (April 9, 2013, Page 3)
Health Expo for those 50+ Thursday
The 50+ Health & Wellness Expo, presented by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, will be held 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the Oxford Conference Center and will feature 56 vendors and several free health screenings. (April 9, 2013, Page 2)
