Complaint against assistant chief dismissed
A circuit court judge dismissed a formal complaint against Oxford Assistant Police Chief Joey East during a probable cause hearing in Chickasaw County Wednesday. (February 2, 2012, Page 1)
New shelter efforts move forward
Members of the newly formed Patricia Edwards-Aschoff Center for Victims of Domestic Violence Board of Directors are continuing their work to being a new shelter to Oxford. (February 2, 2012, Page 1)
Special Olympics event set for Friday
Volunteers are needed to help with Friday’s Special Olympics event. For information email cemorri1@olemiss.edu. (February 2, 2012, Page 2)
Take it seriously, you’re a millionaire
Oxford EAGLE Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks got the call the other day – he’d won the Jamaican lottery and $1.5 million. The big problem, Eubanks writes in recalling the conversation with the guy trying to give him the money (for a fee), was that he never entered the Jamaican lottery. (February 2, 2012, Page 4)
The national anthem and flags – what gives?
Local columnist T.J. Ray takes a look at how the national anthem is often performed before major sporting events and the way the U.S. flag is treated, wondering why people seem willing to disrespect both. (February 2, 2012, Page 4)
Cops, book store nab thief
A book thief, who was caught in the act last year at Off Square Books, was sentenced to five years of probation last month during the January court term of the Lafayette County Circuit Court. Read about the sting operation between the Oxford Police Department and the owner and employees of Off Square Books, and other cases settled during the court term in today’s EAGLE. (February 1, 2012, Page 1)
Ward 6 candidates share views
The three candidate vying for the Ward 6 alderman seat met for a question-and-answer session with citizens Tuesday night at the Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library for an hour. Read about their views on a variety of subjects in today’s EAGLE. (February 1, 2012, Page 1)
Voter registration deadline for primary nears
Romana Reed wins the Oxford School Board election as the only candidate to qualify for the seat. Saturday, Feb. 11 is the deadline to register as a voter for the primary election to be held in March. (February 1, 2012, Page 3)
DDES expansion now complete
The Della Davidson Elementary School eight classroom expansion due to overcrowding is now complete and students and teachers moved into the new spaces in January. (February 1, 2012, Page 1)
Mr. Pat – one of our community’s icons
How did you first come to know Robert L. “Mr. Pat” Patterson? In his work with FCA? With the Kiwanis Club? As the bailiff at the courthouse? As a softball umpire? At church? At an Ole Miss ballgame? Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the relationships we’ve had with the man who’s been a local icon for longer than most of us have been around. (February 1, 2012, Page 4)
