City nixes more bar hours
A request to extend bar hours until 2 a.m. was denied by the Oxford Board of Aldermen on Tuesday. The board did approve $37,000 for security cameras to install around the Square by mid-August to improve security after recent crimes in the area. (July 6, 2011, Page 1)
Maybe ‘not proven’ should be a jury option
For many, the Casey Anthony trial has been a daily reality show for months. For others, it’s just a tidbit of news. Editor Don Whitten writes, however, that it’s also a picture of how our justice system works – even if we might need another jury option besides “guilty” or “not guilty.” (July 6, 2011, Page 4)
A red, white and blue morning
The Fourth of July kicked off Monday morning with the Stars and Stripes 5K and Family Fun Run, sponsored by the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society. The annual children’s parade followed. (July 5, 2011, Page 3)
Homeless man found dead
A homeless man was found dead Monday inside his tent at Clear Creek. His name is being withheld until notification of next of kin can be made. No foul play is suspected. (July 5, 2011, Page 2)
Rain can’t dampen 4th festivities
Despite the mid-afternoon rain on Monday, the Fourth of July activities in the Grove continued on with a slight hiccup for the live music which was delayed about 90 minutes. (July 5, 2011, Page 1)
Mayor Lamar’s portrait unveiled at City Hall
Former Oxford Mayor Pat Lamar’s portrait was unveiled at City Hall on Friday and will be on display in the hallway of the building. (July 5, 2011, Page 1)
Education briefs
- Harris earns awards
- Scholarship winners
- Yocona HS reunion
- Teague scores well on ACT
- Tyson, Wilson awarded scholarships
- Students attend MSU camp
- LES registration continues
- McCarty named to honor roll
- OHS 86 class reunion set
- MarvelOUS mondays set
- OUS adds two to board
Arts Council raising funds for free art camp
To help children get art year round and for free, the Arts council is reaching out for crowd funding help on the internet. To learn how to donate, visit www.indiegogo.com/Art-Camp-for-City-Children (July 5, 2011, Page 6)
Dreamers and Doers
People often fall into one of two categories – dreamers and doers. Occasionally, however, there are those who are both. Local columnist Jimmy Reed talks about one of those, a student of his who is working to overcome lupus on the way to becoming a doctor. (July 5, 2011, Page 4)
Rain delays July 4 events
UPDATE — An afternoon thunderstorm on Independence Day has pushed back events in the Grove by about an hour. Organizer Kate Rosson said bands would begin playing at about 5 or 5:30 p.m. Children’s events including a petting zoo were being set up at about 4:30, and fireworks over Oxford-University Stadium are still slated for nightfall.
(more…) (July 4, 2011)
