HPC denies Madison house plan
The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission turned down plans for a new home to replace a dilapidated house on Madison Avenue after most on the board felt the house was too big. (March 13, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Annexation of hospital land OK’d
A judge has approved an annexation request by Oxford to expand its city limits to include the land on which the future Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi’s $300 million regional facility will be built. (March 12, 2013, Page 1,2)
Three qualify for mayor race
The deadline to qualify for the June city election was at 5 p.m. Friday. The primary will be on May 7 with a runoff on May 21 if needed. The general election will be June 4.
The following people qualified to run for mayor:
George G. “Pat” Patterson, (i), Democrat
Jason T. Plunk, Democrat
Todd Wade, Independent
(more…) (March 8, 2013)
Cameras catch unflattering images
Tate Moore’s use of security cameras and social media at his business, Square Pizza, has helped solve crimes and increase business. (March 8, 2013, Page 1A)
Former NFL player to run for mayor
Former NFL offensive tackle Todd Wade qualified Thursday to run for mayor of Oxford in the June municipal election against Mayor Pat Patterson.
Also on Thursday, former Tourism Council and Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce president Robyn Tannehill qualified to run for aldermen in Ward 2. (March 8, 2013, Page 2A)
Car tag raises funds for education
Oxford Chargers can now display their pride for Oxford School District on their car with a $31 specialized car tag To apply, visit http://www.oxford.k12.ms.us/. (March 8, 2013, Page 1A)
City, hospital discuss tree removal
Officials from the city of Oxford, Tree Board and Baptist Memorial Hospital met Wednesday to discuss the amount of trees being removed off the site of the future regional hospital. (March 7, 2013, Page 1, 10)
10th St. OK’d for buses
The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance Tuesday to allow band buses to park on 10th Street between 3 p.m. and 8 a.m. with a permit. (March 6, 2013, Page 1, 10)
Weather stalls Avent park drainage project
A storm water drainage structure will be installed at Avent Park to help alleviate flooding and runoff once the weather improves, according to city officials. (March 5, 2013, Page 1, 2)
Stores want more parking near Square
Business owners on the west side of the Square want more unrestricted parking spaces for their customers. (March 4, 2013, Page 1A, 5A)
