Middle class affected most by tuition crunch
Tuition increases at colleges and universities affect everyone, but they usually affect the middle class more. Editor Don Whitten gives Ole Miss Chancellor Dan Jones’ take on the situation in today’s column. (May 14, 2012, Page 4A)
Faulkner remembrance details a click away
In 1962, when William Faulkner died, The Oxford EAGLE was a weekly newspaper and about the only way to deliver news sooner was through handbills. Now, with the 50th anniversary of Faulkner’s death coming up, News Editor Jonathan Scott writes about technological advances and how The EAGLE will use its website to cover this historic event. (May 11, 2012, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Barbara J. Smith writes on behalf of The Pantry to thank those who helped last month and also to remind the public of the upcoming 30th anniversary celebration scheduled for May 24 at the Ravine in Oxford. (May 11, 2012, Page 4A)
Censorship is still 50 shades of wrong
With libraries in multiple states deciding not to put the latest sex novel, E L James’ “Fifty Shades of Grey,” on their shelves, local columnist Deidra Jackson writes about censorship and its effect on readers and the public. (May 10, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Preston Ray Garrett writes to encourage members of the community to attend next Tuesday’s public memorial ceremony to honor law enforcement officers, while Richard K. McNeer writes about the recent puppy mill story and asks others to get involved to contact their legislators to toughen the laws against puppy mills and animal abuse. (May 10, 2012, Page 4)
Thank those who teach more than just three R’s
There are men and women out there who spend more time than anyone else with our children, and this is the week set aside to recognize them. Do you remember the impact your teachers had on you and do you see the impact they have on our youth. Editor Don Whitten talks about teachers, past and present, and all they do. (May 9, 2012, Page 4)
A reminder
Local columnist T.J. Ray introduces an assignment about budgets, debt and the government’s role and looks at how well we’re doing. The interesting thing is when the assignment was actually first introduced. (May 9, 2012, Page 4)
Thanks, Mama
To honor his mother on upcoming Mother’s Day, local columnist Jimmy Reed offers a few of the countless thanks he owes her. (May 8, 2012, Page 4)
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)
