New Square parking lot OK’d
The Courthouse Square Preservation Commission approved plans to demolish a part of a building, known as the old Belk shop, to make room for more parking in the new lot behind the Oxford University Club as well as the landscape and site plan that is expected to provide about 100 new parking spaces. (January 8, 2013, Page 1)
Oxford fund earns $1.2 million
At the end of 2012, the $30 million invested by the city of Oxford from hospital funds saw a $1.2 million gain. (January 4, 2013, Page 1A)
Mayor qualifies for re-election
In the first two days that residents could begin qualifying for Oxford’s municipal elections this year, six people officially tossed their hats in the ring, including the incumbent mayor, Pat Patterson. (January 4, 2013, Page 2A)
New OPD head to make changes
The Board of Aldermen approved a plan from in-coming police chief Joey East to restructure the Oxford Police Department to streamline the administration staff under two majors. (January 3, 2013, Page 1)
Who’s running for re-election?
With Wednesday the first day for folks to qualify for city elections, some aldermen have already made up their mind whether or not to rerun for office. (December 31, 2012, Page 1, 12)
MDOT moves forward with highway projects
MDOT has hired Neel-Schaffer Engineering firm to design the Old Taylor Road roundabouts and is almost complete with its paving and striping project on Highway 7 North. (December 20, 2012, Page 2)
Saving energy pays off for city schools
The Oxford School District received a $126,000 check for saving energy through TVA. (December 20, 2012, Page 1, 2)
Annexation hearing ends; no ruling yet
Attorneys on both sides of an annexation dispute have 30 days to submit final arguments in writing to Chancery Judge Ed Roberts, who will decide whether the land that Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has selected as the location of its new $300 million replacement hospital will be included in the city limits. (December 19, 2012, Page 2)
Wonder if these letters to Santa were written?
Editor Don Whitten, who’s been typing letters to Santa Claus from children around the community, wondered what letters from some well-known folks might have said. He’s speculates on letters from football coaches, school personnel, et cetera. (December 19, 2012, Page 4)
East is city’s new top cop
The Board of Aldermen has hired Joey East as the new chief of police for Oxford Police Department. East has almost 23 years in law enforcement and currently serves as assistant chief at OPD. (December 17, 2012, Page 1A)
