Letters to the Editor
Melvin S. Arrington Jr. writes to point out that history does repeat itself, noting all of the similarities between Alabama’s 21-0 rematch win over LSU earlier this week and Ole Miss’ 21-0 rematch win over the Tigers in the 1960 Sugar Bowl. (January 12, 2012, Page 4)
Ready to run in, or help with, Run for Hope?
The third annual Run for Hope Half Marathon and 5-K is only about six weeks away, and Editor Don Whitten writes to encourage runners in the community and area to register and volunteers to sign up to help with the popular winter event that raises funds for the Camp for Children and Youth with Diabetes at Camp Hopewell. (January 11, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Alison Wilkes writes to thank the deer hunter whose recent kill was turned into a blessing for several families and to note that others in the community have been generous as well. (January 11, 2012, Page 4)
Ablation!
Local columnist Jimmy Reed takes a look at some of God’s creations (good food, fish, salads, et cetera) and Satan’s responses (sugary snacks, pastries, salad dressing, et cetera) after a recent visit to his doctor discussing another of God’s wonderful creations – doctors who can perform ablation. (January 10, 2012, Page 4)
Getting into the store is often half the challenge
Local columnist T.J. Ray writes about a pre-Christmas shopping trip, pointing out problems that some folks seem to have with reading handicap parking signs, driving with cell phones to their ears and getting in the wrong lines to check out. (January 10, 2012, Page 4)
Talking with, for active puppy enlightening
The Oxford EAGLE editor Don Whitten had long been a cat person, until switching over to the other side recently. Whitten discusses his dealings with the family canine Tebow — a chocolate lab-mix, and how he just might be able to fully communicate with and for the pup now. (January 9, 2012, Page 4)
Learning more about caucuses, primaries
Iowa just had its Republican caucuses, while New Hampshire holds a primary next week. What’s the difference? Editor Don Whitten takes a closer look at the process states go through to allocate delegates for candidates at the national conventions, including how things are done in Mississippi. (January 6, 2012, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Preston Ray Garrett writes about state Sen. Gray Tollison’s switch from the Democratic to the Republican party, and says it’s time for lots of politicians and citizens to take a look at their personal beliefs and current party affiliations. (January 6, 2012, Page 4A)
Are memories in cyberspace really the same?
Remember the photo albums and home movies your parents or grandparents pulled out regularly? Staff writer Alyssa Schnugg got a look at some of her family’s VHS movies from the past, and now is ready to take a proactive approach to keeping up with precious memories. (January 5, 2012, Page 4)
The antidote to bullying is strong on policy
Remember those kids or groups of classmates you’d just as soon not have to pass by when you were growing up. What they were doing – bullying, whether we called it that or not – is as bad, if not worse, these days. Local columnist Deidra Jackson takes on bullying to show that it’s something we have to tackle head on. (January 5, 2012, Page 4)
