WV sends off adopted troop
About 150 troops from the 289th Engineer Battalion of the U.S. National Guard Armory in Water Valley were given a send-off celebration Sunday by the VFW in Water Valley. (May 7, 2012, Page 1, 10)
Montessori School expands to toddlers
The Montessori school of Taylor will host a parent meeting tonight for those wanting to learn more about the school or their new toddler program. For information, call 234-0344. (May 7, 2012, Page 3)
Ace Atkins takes on big challenge – Spenser
When best-selling crime novelist Robert B. Parker died a couple of years back, it was expected that his iconic Spenser character and series was gone, too. Not so. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the newest Spenser tale – the first of what could be many written by accomplished Oxford author Ace Atkins. (May 7, 2012, Page 4)
A great Saturday in good ol’ Oxford
Guest columnist J.W. “Jay” Mitchell recalls home football game Saturdays in Oxford during the 1950s and relates his day full of activities that were intertwined with the Rebels’ game. (May 7, 2012, Page 4)
City offers summer jobs to youths
The city of Oxford, through a grant by the Mississippi Department of Transportation, will be hiring more than 20 area youths, from 16 to 25 to work for the city for 10 weeks this summer doing mostly outdoor work. Applications are being accepted through 5 this evening at City Hall. (May 4, 2012, Page 2A)
Unsolved murders few but active
Investigators from area sheriff’s departments are still actively pursuing several unsolved murder cases. Read about them in today’s EAGLE. (May 4, 2012, Page 1A, 10A)
Heinz shares her cancer battle with others
Kerry Heinz, stage 4 breast cancer survivor, shares her story before tonight’s Relay for Life fundraiser. (May 4, 2012, Page 1, 10A)
OSD retains original design firm
Oxford School District approved to move forward with Eley Guild Hardy on Thursday and will hear about the re-bid package for the high school on May 29. (May 4, 2012, Page 1, 10A)
Ready for the holiday weekend?
Got the party planned? What about the food and refreshments? You know – for this weekend’s holiday. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at Cinco de Mayo – coming Saturday – and what people do on the holiday that’s beginning to rival St. Patrick’s Day in some areas. (May 4, 2012, Page 4A)
Access Oxford
Small steps, sidewalk cracks and small doors aren’t a big deal to most of us, but what about to those who have to use a wheelchair or other assistance to get around or into places? Staff Writer Melanie Addington takes a closer look at the subject and encourages all of us to get involved to make Oxford more accessible. (May 4, 2012, Page 4A)
