Future shelter names board
The Board of Directors has been choosen for the Patricia Edward-Aschoff Center for Victims of Domestic Abuse. The group is still working on getting its 501 (c) (3) nonprofit status but has been listed as a legal corporation under Mississippi state law. (November 18, 2011, Page 1A)
New Grove rules designed to ensure safety
Recent changes at the University of Mississippi in the Grove will make Game Day lighter and faster with new lamp posts and faster cell phone speeds. (November 18, 2011, Page 1B)
City OKs brown bag permit
Petra Cafe received its brown bag permit after waiting over 60 days for the Oxford Board of Aldermen to vote on the issue. (November 18, 2011, Page 2A)
Days gone by
Staff Writer Melanie Addington never thought she’d be one of those who talks about yesteryear, but news that digital entertainment could likely lead to the end of the CD format in music made her take a look at the changes in the music business over the years. (November 18, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Angie and Alex Dorris write to show support for Sen. Gray Tollison and to say they voted for the man, not the letter “D” or “R,” while Dicki King wrote on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club to thank all that had a pat in the recent on-line auction. (November 18, 2011, Page 4A)
Going from blue to red
Representation of Lafayette County in the House and Senate has gone from a Democratic to a Republican majority. Read the thoughts of politicians, party representatives and a political science expert as to what, if any, effect this will have on Oxford. (November 17, 2011, Page 1)
Oxford to launch farmers’ market
The Oxford Park Commission is working towards a city run farmers’ market after obtaining a $61K grant from the USDA which received approval from the Oxford Board of Aldermen on Tuesday. (November 17, 2011, Page 1)
News to use: sex and its teachable moments
Ready or not, local columnist Deidra Jackson writes, it’s time to quit putting off “the talk” with your children. In light of all of the news today, particularly the Penn State/Jerry Sandusky scandal, It’s imperative that parents talk to their kids about sex and appropriate behavior. (November 17, 2011, Page 4)
Keeping that want of wonder
Local columnist T.J. Ray writes to say that we all should work to overcome the fact that the speed of life today seems to leave us little time to wonder. (November 17, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Willie Baker writes to say he voted for a Democrat and not a Republican in the state Senate race, while Betty Williams writes to inform readers about November being Native American Heritage Month. (November 17, 2011, Page 4)
