Making a good first impression
Employees with the city of Oxford will soon be taking part in a new project to help clean up the gateways into Oxford. (February 11, 2013, Page 1)
Hospital’s new CEO ready to meet health care challenges
Bill Henning started his job this past Monday as the CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. He shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities of heading up a hospital at a time when it’s about to build a $300 million medical center in the community. (February 8, 2013, Page 1A)
Ramps at Sisk Avenue to get revamped
A project to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety through the interchanges at Highway 7 and Sisk Avenue has been set in motion by the Oxford Board of Aldermen. (February 8, 2013, Page 2A)
More free parking on Square
The Oxford Board of Aldermen will consider changing the city’s parking ordinances that will remove spaces on Monroe Street and along Jackson Avenue near City Hall from the regulated two-hour parking limit. (February 6, 2013, Page 1, 6)
Oxford Police Department announces new deputy chief; majors
OPD Chief Joey East announced that Kevin Stark will now serve as deputy chief for the department at the Tuesday night Board of Aldermen meeting. Also promoted were James Owens from captain to Major of Operations and Sheridan Maiden from master sergeant to Major of Administration. (February 6, 2013, Page 2)
‘Town dog’ finds forever home
Michael Ikeda-Chandler and the town dog, now called, Ichiro, became fast friends two weeks ago when they met outside of the Chevron Food Mart. (January 30, 2013, Page 1, 2)
Creating a close-knit neighborhood
Originally faculty houses, Community Green houses were moved from the University of Mississippi campus to land off Molly Barr Road. Now a neighborhood of 23 families, residents enjoy a close-knit neighborhood. (January 28, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Building permits triple in 2012
The number of building permits issued for single-family homes more than tripled in 2012, however much of it is due to the increase of student-geared developments. Permits brought in more than $500K in fees in 2012 on properties valued at more than $107 million. (January 25, 2013, Page 1A, 14A)
Final three aldermen file for re-election
All seven aldermen and Mayor Pat Patterson have qualified to run in this summer’s election for another four-year term. (January 25, 2013, Page 2A)
Conference Center’s new look
The Oxford Conference Center has new paint, new carpet and a new website. Read about the improvements and upgrades in today’s EAGLE. (January 24, 2013, Page 1)
