The Blackjack Connection
Gospel-country pickers are learning from each other as they gather on Mondays for informal jam sessions. Blackjack Connection, named after the host site, was created about 10 years ago by Bobby Phelps and now includes a wide variety of people from the community who gather for music, fun and fellowship. (April 2, 2010, Page 1B)
It’s time to step up and be counted
News Editor Jonathan Scott has filled out – and mailed back – his 2010 Census form and he notes only one change from the census’ sloan of “Take 10.” He’d say “Take Nine” since it didn’t take him but nine minutes. Scott tells us the importance of returning the forms and gives us a look at how well we’re doing locally. (April 1, 2010, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Jason T. Plunk writes to commend the Oxford Police Department horseback unit for its recent work around the Square, Lena L. Ward and Ellawee Ivy suggest that Gov. Haley Barbour pay for a lawsuit against the Health Care bill, and Randy Yates writes that we should consider naming some of our local streets after local authors. (March 31, 2010, Page 2)
Rebels one win from New York
A chance to advance to New York for the National Invitation Tournament Final Four is the prize that awaits the winner of tonight’s quarterfinal game between the Ole Miss Rebels and Texas Tech. The No. 2 seed Rebels will meet the No. 5 seed Red Raiders tonight at 6 at C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum in a game that will be shown live on ESPN. (March 23, 2010, Page 6)
Lots happens during Spring Break vacation
Taking off a week for Spring Break isn’t anything new in an education-oriented community. Neither is having lots to catch up on when you return, as Editor Don Whitten found out after spending a week out of town. He discusses things that went on during the previous week, including deaths, weather, sports and local business. (March 22, 2010, Page 4)
Sportswriter’s logic, fan’s lament
THE GODFREY SHOW — Oxford Town columnist Steven Godfrey lays it all out on the table as he ushers out the disappointing 2009-10 Rebel basketball season and welcomes in Rebel baseball and spring football. What happened? Without a doubt you’ll know exactly where this outspoken sportswriter stands on the issue of the Rebels’ collapse down the stretch which ultimately caused them to miss the Big Dance yet again. (March 18, 2010, Page 6)
Mnchowski lifts Oxford to win
Oxford’s Shea Mnchowski helped lift the Oxford Chargers to a 6-3 win over Independence in their first game of the Oxford Spring Break Tournament at Edwin Moak Field. Mnchowski came on in relief of starter Parker Adamson and went on to log 4.2 scoreless innings. (March 16, 2010, Page 6A)
Blue Devils win two one-sided affairs
Water Valley’s winning streak reached five games with two wins in the Oxford Spring Break Tournament Monday at Edwin Moak Field. The Blue Devils beat Horn Lake 11-6 and Senatobia 8-0. Josh Johnson earned the win on the mound in the win over the Warriors by pitching a complete game, while an eight-run fifth inning helped lift the Blue Devils over the Eagles. (March 16, 2010, Page 6A)
Spring looks like it’s just around the corner
Spring doesn’t officially start until the end of next week, but there are plenty of signs popping up around the community that it’s going to be on time this year. Editor Don Whitten gives us some of the sights and sounds that signal that spring is just about here. (March 11, 2010, Page 4A)
Polynice returns to practice, may play Friday
Ole Miss junior forward/guard Eniel Polynice, who was suspended for an undisclosed time period over the weekend, returned to practice today and will make the trip with the team to the SEC Tournament in Nashville. Polynice missed the Rebels’ 68-66 win over Arkansas on Saturday due to conduct detrimental to the team. (more…) (March 10, 2010, Page 9)
