Letters to the Editor
Margaret King writes to thank those who have helped get the homeless backpack project underway. She delivered the first 10 backpacks to ICM and reminds everyone to take part in helping those in need. (June 24, 2011, Page 4A)
Scruggs files to vacate conviction
Richard “Dickie” Scruggs filed a motion Thursday to vacate his conviction and sentence in the judicial bribery case involving former Hinds Circuit Court Judge Bobby Delaughter, despite the fact he pleaded guilty to the crime in 2009. The case is often referred to as “Scruggs II,” since Scruggs was previously convicted of trying to bribe retired Lafayette Circuit Court Judge Henry Lackey in an unrelated case, dubbed “Scruggs I.”
Read Friday’s Oxford EAGLE for the complete story. (June 23, 2011)
Local pilot heads to NYC for triathlon
Clay Erwin, 39, a pilot with Delta Airlines, will be competing in August in the 11th annual Nautica New York City Triathlon. (June 23, 2011, Page 1)
Tips to a brighter future
The full report from the American Institute of Architect’s Sustainable Design Assessment Team is now available and can be read fully online at www.oxfordms.net. (June 23, 2011, Page 1)
Is the media world ready for two Schnuggs?
Perhaps you’ve noticed the name “Schnugg” a bit more often the last few issues of The Oxford EAGLE? It’s because Amanda Schnugg has joined her mother, Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg, as a member of the news team via a summer internship. Alyssa Schnugg is not surprised and is very proud to welcome her daughter to the profession. (June 23, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Joel Miller writes to say he was not surprised that no alcohol-related problems were reported in connection with Father’s Dale sales and to add that alcohol sales should be a part of, but not the sole reason, for opening on Sundays. Brandy Rucker writes on behalf of the Oxford Juneteenth Committee to thank all of the businesses and individuals who helped make the annual event a big success. (June 23, 2011, Page 4)
County fire department seeks help from the community
The Lafayette County Volunteer Fire Department is sending out letters for its 2011 fundraising campaign. (June 22, 2011, Page 3)
Federal grant money will help keep Oxford firefighters safe
A grant has been awarded to the Oxford Fire Department for the purchase of safety goggles by the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. (June 22, 2011, Page 3)
Local kayakers brave high river for fundraiser
Oxford’s own Bowman Hitchens and Rob Treppendahl, both seniors at Ole Miss, took to the waters of the Mighty Mississippi Tuesday morning to being their journey down the 2,300-mile long, swelled river in hopes to raise money for Interfaith Compassion Ministry. (June 22, 2011, Page 1)
Details shared on future of insurance
The Mississippi Insurance Department held a town hall meeting Tuesday to share information with business owners and employees on how a proposed health insurance exchange would work while asking for input from the audience. (June 22, 2011, Page 1)
