Law enforcement gears up for holiday
DUI arrests over the New Year’s Eve weekend have dropped over the past several years in the LOU community and local law enforcement are hoping the trend continues and to help, local agencies plan on being out in force this holiday weekend. (December 30, 2014, Page 1A)
Year in Review — Rebels prepare for Peach Bowl
The success of the Ole Miss football team leads the way for the top news stories in the fourth quarter of 2014. (December 30, 2014, Page 1A)
Young folks help others: Under-30 age group no slouches at volunteering
Tired of hearing people grouse about a tuned-out apathetic younger generation? Well, here’s a comeback: Today’s young Americans are more serious about giving back than their parents were. (December 30, 2014)
OED to get Smart meters
The Oxford Electric Department has received board approval to enter into contract with Landis and Gyr to provide a RF Automated Metering Infrastructure Network for its electric meters, which immediately offer many advantages to the utility and our customers. (December 26, 2014, Page 1)
Cemetery project moves forward
Plans for a new columbarium at Oxford Memorial Cemetery are moving forward and officials hope to start selling niches in late 2015. (December 24, 2014, Page 1A, 3A)
Charity return to the charitable
Mira Gillam has donated to the United Way for 20 years. She never thought she’d see any of those dollars come back to her until she became sick this past summer. (December 24, 2014, Page 1A, 3A)
Is the birthday cake ready for Thursday?
Christmas is about a lot of things, but the only real thing is that it’s the celebration of the birth of Jesus — thus the best reason for cake at Christmas. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at family traditions surrounding Christmas, including have at least one birthday cake. (December 24, 2014, Page 4A)
Wishing all a very, Merry Christmas
The Oxford EAGLE editorial board and all of the EAGLE family wish all of its readers and advertisers a Merry Christmas and hope your days off the rest of the week go well for you and yours. (December 24, 2014, Page 4A)
