Letters to the Editor
Terry League writes about the historic Cedar Oaks home and the L.Q.C. Lamar House, suggesting that voters be polled to determine who should pay for the upkeep and operating expenses. (June 3, 2013, Page 4)
Final days of election
Read profiles for the candidates and general information on Oxford’s upcoming election for mayor and Wards 1 and 2 aldermen. (May 31, 2013, Page 1A, 5A, 8A)
Strong winds cause damage
A short but powerful storm ripped through Oxford Thursday, causing trees to fall on power lines and blocking some roads and causing some minor damage at Lafayette High School’s athletic fields. (May 31, 2013, Page 1A)
Finding your car locked – and your keys inside
Have you experienced that feeling when you go to your vehicle, can’t find your keys and then realize they’re locked inside? Editor Don Whitten suggests a bit of humor and some luck in dealing with the problem. (May 31, 2013, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Members of the Lafayette Elementary School faculty and staff write to than the PTO for its contributions this year, while Jessica Perkins writes to thank all who volunteered for, and contributed to, More Than A Meal. (May 31, 2013, Page 4A)
Nearly blind, but still independent
Walter “Don” Lewis travels from Arizona to Oxford two to three times a year to visit his eye doctor at Rayner Eye Clinic. Lewis, an Oxford native, is nearly blind and makes the trip by himself. (May 30, 2013, Page 1, 10)
Students give city schools good grades
Oxford School District evaluated how students perceive the schools, teachers and classes this year for the first time in a district-wide survey. (May 30, 2013, Page 1, 10)
Get out and vote
With city elections just days away, Staff Writer Melanie Addington stressed the importance of being involved as she urges all voters to take part in next Tuesday’s election. (May 30, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Carolyn Ross writes about the decision to classify the Fort Hood shooting as “workplace violence” rather than terrorism and urges citizens upset with that decision to let leaders know their displeasure. (May 30, 2013, Page 4)
Community meal to continue through summer
The Orchard Church has partnered with Burns United Methodist and Oxford University United Methodist to keep the Tuesday night community meal going throughout the summer months. More Than a Meal, a nonprofit organization runs the meals during the school year. The meal is open to everyone and will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays in the fellowship hall at Burns. (May 29, 2013, Page 1)
