City to get professional fireworks show for 4th
This year’s Fourth of July firework show will be shot off by a professional pyrotechnician after the committee and Oxford Fire Department, which has put on the fireworks for many years in Oxford, agreed it was time to pass the job over to the professionals. (May 10, 2013, Page 3A)
Patrols added at Wellsgate after 2 wrecks
Extra patrols have been added to Wellsgate after two car wrecks in two days. (May 10, 2013, Page 2A)
Local homeless shelter under consideration
Local homeless shelter is now under consideration thanks to the efforts of a volunteer committee trying to determine the best fit for Oxford. (May 10, 2013, Page 1A)
Cedar Bucket stars in feature film
A feature film was on location at the Cedar Bucket on Thursday and also will include several local actors. (May 10, 2013, Page 1A)
Who else would have put up with you?
Editor Don Whitten writes about the special day, Mother’s Day, that everyone remembers – and for a good reason. He looks at all of the things our mothers do for us, and says we definitely need to be planning a special day for them. (May 10, 2013, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Julie Schoerke writes to say how much she and others who attended last week’s Oxford Creative Nonfiction Conference enjoyed Oxford and its hospitality. (May 10, 2013, Page 4A)
Wrongful death suit filed in siblings’ death
The mother of a brother and sister killed last year in a wreck has filed a lawsuit against the driver, John H. Strickland Jr., who is facing two counts of aggravated DUI for being under the influence of drugs and other substances when he slammed into the vehicle, killing John and Sarah Wheat. (May 9, 2013, Page 1A, 5A)
OUT summer schedule starts Monday
The summer schedule for the Oxford University Transit system will start on Monday. Ridership has continued to increase on the popular mass transit option. (May 9, 2013, Page 2A)
Oxford building inspector found not guilty
An Oxford building inspector charged with simple assault last year has been found not guilty. (May 9, 2013, Page 2A)
County schools use bank to invest
Lafayette County School Board approved to use Trustmark for their new bank to place their general budget. (May 9, 2013, Page 2A)
