Love Is Life
Local columnist Jimmy Reed urges readers, particularly the gentlemen, to remember their sweeties on Valentine’s Day and to also remember the importance of love and telling those we love that we do. (February 8, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Marti Stark, president of the Oxford Exchange Club, writes to challenge members of the community to help collect canned goods for the Pantry. She gives examples of “competition” that could help with donations and lists sites for dropping off collections. (February 8, 2011, Page 4A)
Second man guilty in beating death
Adam Cory Ferguson was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the murder of Lafayette County resident Derald “Pete” Connell during the January court term at the Lafayette County Circuit Court. See the details and a complete listing of all cases heard this court term on page 1A in today’s EAGLE. (February 7, 2011, Page 1A)
Bill filed to create autism group
A bill set for a vote in the state House this week would create a committee to look at improving the lives of those with Autism and related disorders in the state. (February 7, 2011, Page 1A)
Don’t be messing around with my astrological sign
How many of you know your astrological sign? Do you know the traits and characteristics for people with that sign, and do they fit you? Now, after hearing that there’s another zodiac sign and period, Editor Don Whitten wonders if he’s really a Leo or now a Cancer? (February 7, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Barbara J. Smith writes to thank members of O-U Methodist Church and anonymous food donors for their recent help with the Pantry and also to remind the public that Empty Bowls, a major fundraiser, is set for this Thursday at O-U Methodist. (February 7, 2011, Page 4A)
Missing class is not like it used to be
Ole Miss student Amanda Schnugg talks about getting sick during the first couple weeks of the new semester and different it is from being in grade school when you were able to stay home when sick without feeling guilty. (February 4, 2011, Page 1B)
‘Biggest Loser’ wins over crowd with success story
About 150 people listened to Vicksburg native Patrick House’s story of how he managed to get on The Biggest Loser show last year and win the entire competition, losing 156 pounds during a motivational lecture last night at the North Oxford Baptist Church. The program was one of several events planned for the free, health initiative Healthy You, Healthy L.O.U., sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. (February 4, 2011, Page 1A)
Lafayette’s population booms
Data released this week from the U.S. Census shows Lafayette County as being the fastest growing nonmetropolitan area in Mississippi with a 22.2 percent increase of population since 2000. The city of Oxford also grew over the last 10 years going from the 35th biggest city in the state to the 20th biggest city. (February 4, 2011, Page 1A)
Going green saves green
The Lafayette County School Board chose to go paperless for future meetings at Thursday’s board meeting. (February 4, 2011, Page 1A)
