A smoke alarm for every home
The Oxford Fire Department is kicking off a new program to make sure every house in Oxford has a working smoke detector. (March 25, 2011, Page 1A)
Rear Admiral visits local veterans
Rear Admiral Arthur J. Johnson, commander of the Naval Safety Center, visits at the State Veterans Home Wednesday in Oxford as part of Mississippi’s Navy Week. (March 25, 2011, Page 2A)
Proposed budget cuts draw protesters to Square
Around 50 people protested the proposed federal budget cuts on Thursday near the Confederate Statue on the Square. (March 25, 2011, Page 1A)
Jobs here for skilled workers
Several employers in Lafayette County met with the Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology on Wednesday to discuss what they look for when hiring someone. (March 25, 2011, Page 1A)
Help guide the state’s future
The Blueprint Mississippi Road Show will be in Oxford from 1130 to 1 on Tuesday at the Inn at Ole Miss to hear your opinion’s on how the state can improve. (March 25, 2011, Page 3A)
Giving – it’s something we’re good at
If you’re lending someone a helping hand, then give yourself a hand. In a state and a community that’s known for supporting charitable causes, there are plenty of options. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at our giving spirit and some of the possibilities to get involved with this spring. (March 25, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Angela Woods writes to thank the community for its support of the recent “Women of Distinction” luncheon where 16 ladies were honored and Vicki Sneed was recognized as the 2011 Woman of Distinction. (March 25, 2011, Page 4A)
Preservation commissions consider changes
The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission and the Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission are working with the city planner’s office to make changes to the demolition requirements and request. Both commissions will vote on the amended ordinance before taking it to the Board of Aldermen. (March 24, 2011, Page 2)
Trial for double murder slated for May
The trial of Caleb Corrothers, who is accused of killing a father and son in 2009, has been scheduled for May. Jurors will be selected from Lee County and the trial will be held in Lafayette County. (March 24, 2011, Page 2)
Manhunt causes school lockdown
Justin Carrol, 26 and Waymon Terry Russell, 40, both of Collierville, Tenn were taken into custody on Wednesday after a manhunt that led to a lockdown of city schools. The two have been charged with at least three counts of burglary with additional charges pending.
Lockdown procedures ran smoothly at the Oxford School District, officials say. (March 24, 2011, Page 1)
