Is ‘budgeting’ not a word in Washington?
You have to live within a budget. Schools have to go by a budget. Cities and counties have budgets. But what about Congress? So wonder Editor Don Whitten as he writes about the lack of budgeting talks and progress in Washington, D.C. (February 21, 2013, Page 4)
2013 Oxford Film Fest offers lots for locals
The 2013 Oxford Film Festival set for this weekend will offers all types of films, but two areas – music and local films – will probably be of special interest to many of those attending the festival screenings. Editor Don Whitten takes a closer look at some of the offerings, including this year’s community film project. (February 20, 2013, Page 4)
A valentine to those who do our dirty work
Valentine’s Day, News Editor Jonathan Scott writes, is about roses and romance – and sewage and those who deal with it. Scott relates an incident in his neighborhood and praises local city workers – and gives them a valentine – for their quick and successful work. (February 14, 2013, Page 4)
Community garden good for members, others
Guest columnist Stephen Threlkeld writes to point out the benefits of the Oxford Community Garden, including getting good food, sharing time with new friends, attending helpful workshops and donating produce to local causes. (February 13, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Rob Winkler writes to take issue with a recent Jimmy Reed column and to say that no one is calling for the government to “disarm all citizens.” (January 31, 2013, Page 4)
Outbreak of ‘snow fever’ melts away
It hit again last week – that feeling we’ve come to call “snow fever.” Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the phenomenon that, whenever there’s a threat of ice, sleet or snow, seems to send most folks racing to the store for milk, bread and eggs. (January 21, 2013, Page 4)
Special group stops by for tour of EAGLE
School classes, scout troops and other groups take tours of The EAGLE; the most recent tour was by a group of college students from Korea. Editor Don Whitten recalls their visit, some of their questions and their excitement about seeing American journalism in action. (January 18, 2013, Page 4A)
What about the failing charter schools?
Former Mississippi state superintendent of schools and Oxonian Dick Boyd writes to ask if lawmakers are considering the results of failing charter schools along with the success stories, and he cites ratings from Ohio in his guest column. (January 16, 2013, Page 4)
Mackey, Allen make most of senior seasons
Ole Miss running back/receiver Randall Mackey and tight end Ferbia Allen have had positive senior seasons under new head coach Hugh Freeze with both earning their degrees as well as contributing to the Rebels’ success on the field. (January 4, 2013, Page 6A)
Expect more of the same in 2013
Are things going to change just because we all had to get new calendars. Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg’s column says that we should expect more of the same – usually a roller coaster ride of good, bad and in between in 2013. (January 3, 2013, Page 4)
