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Oxford Film Festival highlights local work

Don Whitten — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:42:49 +0000

“Local” seems to be the key word for a lot of the entries in this year’s Oxford Film Festival. Editor Don Whitten takes a closer look at the ninth-annual event set for this weekend in conjunction with the Oxford Music Festival. (February 8, 2012, Page 4)

Letters to the Editor

Oxford EAGLE — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:37:39 +0000

Anne Steel provides litter numbers from her neighborhood walks and urges members of the community to show more pride by properly disposing of trash. (February 8, 2012, Page 4)

A Wretch Like Me

Oxford EAGLE — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:58:54 +0000

John Newton made one of life’s biggest turnarounds, going from being a man involved with slavery to becoming a minister and composer of hymns. Local columnist Jimmy Reed takes a look at Newton’s life and some of his works. (February 7, 2012, Page 4)

Letters to the Editor

Oxford EAGLE — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:53:08 +0000

Mary Jo Abraham writes to urge members of the community to thank and assist a veteran as part of the national salute to veterans during Valentine’s Day week. (February 7, 2012, Page 4)

We all have to deal with higher prices

Don Whitten — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:54:34 +0000

Who’s one of the friendliest, most helpful, most philanthropic people you know? Your neighborhood grocer. But even they can’t hold the line forever as prices for everyday grocery and food items continue to climb. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at how prices are climbing and are expected to keep rising in 2012. (February 6, 2012, Page 4A)

Letters to the Editor

Oxford EAGLE — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:48:48 +0000

Barbara J. Smith of The Pantry writes to thank those who helped in January and to remind all of The Pantry’s big fundraiser – Empty Bowls – set for Thursday at O-U United Methodist Church. (February 6, 2012, Page 4A)

Are times a-changin’ in LOU community?

Don Whitten — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:45:30 +0000

Editor Don Whitten wonders if there’s a new era of cooperation between local entities in the city, county and university coming on with talk of expansion of tennis courts in Oxford. (February 3, 2012, Page 4A)

Take it seriously, you’re a millionaire

Jeff Eubanks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:44:17 +0000

Oxford EAGLE Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks got the call the other day – he’d won the Jamaican lottery and $1.5 million. The big problem, Eubanks writes in recalling the conversation with the guy trying to give him the money (for a fee), was that he never entered the Jamaican lottery. (February 2, 2012, Page 4)

The national anthem and flags – what gives?

Oxford EAGLE — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:40:09 +0000

Local columnist T.J. Ray takes a look at how the national anthem is often performed before major sporting events and the way the U.S. flag is treated, wondering why people seem willing to disrespect both. (February 2, 2012, Page 4)

Mr. Pat – one of our community’s icons

Don Whitten — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:55:59 +0000

How did you first come to know Robert L. “Mr. Pat” Patterson? In his work with FCA? With the Kiwanis Club? As the bailiff at the courthouse? As a softball umpire? At church? At an Ole Miss ballgame? Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the relationships we’ve had with the man who’s been a local icon for longer than most of us have been around. (February 1, 2012, Page 4)