Letters to the Editor
Matt Moore writes to recognize the students and teachers in the Oxford School District who fared well at the recent Future Scientist Program, while Lynn Potts writes to say what a blessing the Oxford Medical Ministries Clinic is to local residents. (May 1, 2013, Page 4)
Fire camp teaches kids more than how to stop, drop and roll
The Oxford Fire Department is accepting applications for its five-day fire academy for children 6 to 12 years old that will become in June. Applications may be picked up from any city fire department and turned in by May 21. (April 30, 2013, Page 3)
Cancer survivor, 9, remains courageous
Laqvia Brown, 9, has suffered through two boughts of cancer and still has a smile that brightens up a room. She and her family will be walking in the Relay for Life Friday at the Baptist Cancer Center. (April 30, 2013, Page 1, 2)
McIntosh named OSD Parent of the Year
Caroline McIntosh was named the District Parent of the Year at the most recent Oxford School Board meeting. (April 30, 2013, Page 1)
Montessori school continues to expand
The Montessori School in Plein Air will expand into an elementary school this fall. (April 30, 2013, Page 5, 6)
Education Briefs
- Whitehorn named STAR student
- Students initiated into Phi Kappa Phi
- OHS ranked among challenging schools
- McClinton receives Service award
- Doerksen reaches final round of geographic bee
- OUS students receive science, engineering fair honors
- NWCC holds Phi Theta Kappa induction
- Sorority, Exchange Club present program
- Flesher joins tennis team
- OUS meets Governor
- Rice visits LES
- Beta Club makes donation
- Benefits of Capturing Kids’ Hearts program reviewed
Knowin’ De Lick
Local columnist Jimmy Reed takes a look back at how his childhood mentor, Jaybird, helped him learn to stand up for himself against bullies. (April 30, 2013, Page 4)
Festival marks another successful year
Mother Nature spared the Double Decker Arts Festival from the predicted storms that threatened to put a screeching halt to the popular event this year. Crowds enjoyed art, music and local food under mostly sunny skies Saturday. (April 29, 2013, Page 1A, 10A)
Music takes center stage
Music drew in the crowds at Double Decker Arts Festival this year with Saturday’s Drive-By Truckers show the largest turnout of the weekend. (more…) (April 29, 2013, Page 1A, 10A)
Double Decker gets ‘chamber’ weekend
The threat of bad weather was present throughout the weekend, but never had any negative effects on the 18th annual Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford. Editor Don Whitten passes on some of the feedback he’s heard about the popular event. (April 29, 2013, Page 4A)
