Remembering longtime mayor John Leslie
So many of today’s Oxonians don’t remember, or may not even know, six-term mayor John Leslie. We all, however, make use of so many things he helped bring to the community – roads, buildings, recreational facilities, et cetera. Editor Don Whitten, subbing for longtime Leslie friend and former EAGLE Editor Nina Goolsby, takes a look back at Leslie accomplishments. (March 26, 2012, Page 4)
Cops, book store nab thief
A book thief, who was caught in the act last year at Off Square Books, was sentenced to five years of probation last month during the January court term of the Lafayette County Circuit Court. Read about the sting operation between the Oxford Police Department and the owner and employees of Off Square Books, and other cases settled during the court term in today’s EAGLE. (February 1, 2012, Page 1)
Snowfall highlights first quarter of 2011
Lots of projects – Olin Corp.’s Centerfire plant, the new Oxford High School and talks about the sale of the hospital – got rolling in the first quarter of 2011, but there was one ball that really got rolling as more than a foot of snow fell in two separate storms the first two months of the year. Take a look back at January, February and March’s events in the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. (December 27, 2011, Page 1)
Poem provides fitting tribute to subscribers
Writing and photography and selling advertising are important parts of the newspaper business, but the key to any success is the subscriber. Editor Don Whitten recently received a 100-plus year old copy of a poem that sums up feelings about regular subscribers and thanks them for their part in putting papers out daily. (August 22, 2011, Page 4A)
Writer Dean Faulkner Wells dies at 75
Dean Faulkner Wells, 75, died on Wednesday afternoon at Baptist Memorial Hospital -North Mississippi. Visitation will be from 5-8 this evening at the Wells home, 510 S. Lamar Boulevard. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Oxford Memorial Cemetery.
For memories from Wells’ friends, visit here. (July 28, 2011, Page 1A)
Doors open for the homeless
Doors for Hope Transition Ministries is helping homeless families to rebuild their lives. (July 20, 2011, Page 1A)
Howorth, Adams approved for federal posts
Richard Howorth was appointed to the TVA board on Thursday and Felicia Adams nomination to be the next North Mississippi U.S. Attorney also was approved by the U.S. Senate. (July 1, 2011, Page 1A)
Business owners voice concerns
Before meeting with the Oxford community in a town hall meeting on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee sat down with local business leaders to talk energy, taxes, federal deficit and inflation. (June 10, 2011, Page 1A)
Howorth making way back into public service
On Thursday, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate former mayor Richard Howorth to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. (March 18, 2011, Page 1A)
Homeless Task Force to meet Sunday
In an attempt to address the growing needs of Lafayette County’s homeless and displaced persons, the Homeless Task Force will be meeting on Sunday to update those attending on current projects and get some ideas for future ones. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the conference room of the Oxford Police Department. (February 25, 2011, Page 3A)
