Bus parking near Square studied
Downtown Parking Commission members met Friday and toured streets around the Square with city officials to examine where the best place to park band tour buses would be. (January 21, 2013, Page 1)
Community to honor King
Several events are planned in Oxford to honor and celebrate the life of Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. including a candle light vigil at Second Baptist Church and an afternoon of activities at the Abbeville School. (January 18, 2013, Page 1A)
Bike lane builder may get break
D. Carroll Construction may get a break from having to pay liquidated damages for not completing the Pathways Bike Lane project by Wednesday’s deadline because of a provision in the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s contract policies. (January 17, 2013, Page 1, 12)
Changes made to Double Decker
This year’s Double Decker Arts Festival will have some new events, lots of old favorites and a few changes, including new art programs and no paid music concert on Friday, however plans are to still have a two-day event. (January 17, 2013, Page 1, 12)
City seeks $2.3M grants
The city of Oxford is hoping to gain a federal and a state grant totaling $2.3 million to help extend Office Park Drive. (January 16, 2013, Page 1, 8)
City planners OK new fire station
The Oxford Planning Commission gave a nod Monday to the site plan for the new Oxford Fire Station No. 1 being built on McElroy Drive. (January 15, 2013, Page 2)
Oxford under ice storm warning
The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for Lafayette County until 6 a.m. Wednesday. The possible severe winter weather has forced most schools in the area to close as well as canceling or changing events and public meetings. A quarter to a half inch of ice accumulation is expected. Check the EAGLE website and Facebook page for updates on closings and other weather-related information. (January 15, 2013, Page 1, 2)
Firefighters have busy year
Local fire departments respond to more calls in 2012 although house fires were down. (January 14, 2013, Page 1, 3)
Making space for active adults
Leisure Lifestyles of Oxford, a senior citizen recreation group, will soon have its own space inside the Oxford Activity Center. Work to convert the old karate room is expected to be complete at the end of the month. Plans for the expansion of the John Leslie Tennis Courts are also picking up speed. Read about both projects in today’s EAGLE. (January 11, 2013, Page 1A)
More rain expected for the area
After a break today from rain, more is expected over the weekend and into next week, according to the National Weather Service. (January 11, 2013, Page 2A)
