OUT drivers want pay raise, benefits
Oxford-University Transit bus drivers say they are underpaid and are not getting benefits they were promised when they were hired four years ago. (July 12, 2012, Page 2)
OUT gets new routes, modifications for fall
The Oxford Transit Commission approved the new route map for the Oxford-University Transit system that includes three new routes. Two of the new routes will allow students and staff at the University of Mississippi to park in off-campus lots and shuttle onto campus. (July 12, 2012, Page 1)
Airport gets grant for new access road
Thanks to a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, the University-Oxford Airport will build a new access road to the aircraft hangar area and add additional parking. (June 5, 2012, Page 2)
Christmas parades set to roll
Water Valley and Taylor will host their annual Christmas Parade this Saturday afternoon with Oxford to follow on Monday at 7 p.m. (December 3, 2010, Page 1A)
Christmas Parade applications being accepted
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Decorations on display, grocery stores filled with Christmas goodies. And now it is time to prepare for the annual Lion’s Club Christmas Parade. Applications are now available at the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce at 299 W. Jackson Ave. (November 15, 2010, Page 5A)
Grant to improve airport safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Oxford-University Airport $127,358 for the purchase of a new Precision Approach Path Indicator for one of its runways. (March 30, 2010, Page 1)
