Wife of retired NFL player killed in wreck
Xanaka Burgess, wife of former Ole Mis Rebel and NFL player Derrick Burgess, was killed Thursday when her car hydroplaned on Highway 9 in Pontotoc County. (April 12, 2013, Page 2A)
Gasoline-pricing pattern changing?
After seeing gasoline prices higher in several nearby communities and also on the way to and from the Jackson area over the Thanksgiving holiday, Editor Don Whiten wonders if pricing patterns are ahead which will signal lower prices in the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. (November 28, 2012, Page 4)
1862: When ‘men fell like leave’
Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield takes us back to the Seven Days Battle, one of the more deadly battles of the Civil War. (July 20, 2012, Page 2B)
Bus bullying shows much bigger problem
The bus bullying incident in upstate New York has gained lots of attention, and Editor Don Whitten writes that he hopes it brings attention to a bigger problem – parents teaching their children about basic respect for others and children learning that lesson. (June 27, 2012, Page 4)
Lafayette’s Mykira Buford talks about going to Jackson
VIDEO BLOG: Lafayette point guard Mykira Buford was excited about her team’s entrance into the MHSAA Class 4A state tournament with a win over Senatobia this past Friday night. (more…) (February 20, 2012)
LHS advances with dramatic win in 4A North Half
PONTOTOC — Thursday night’s MHSAA Class 4A North Half tournament game between the Lafayette Lady Commodores and Greenwood Lady Bulldogs had a bit of everything to offer the fans in the stands at Pontotoc High’s gym. (more…) (February 17, 2012, Page 7A)
Sutton likes tonight’s matchup with GHS
Lafayette’s Lady Commodores return to action in the MHSAA’s Class 4A basketball playoffs tonight in North Half tournament action at Pontotoc. (more…) (February 16, 2012, Page 7)
Recycling changes ahead?
A proposed new recycling facility at Three Rivers may end the need for Oxford residents to sort their recyclable materials. (February 6, 2012, Page 1A)
School attendance incentives change
Years ago, the incentive to go to school was what you’d face if you stayed at home. Now, Editor Don Whitten points out, the incentives include meals, tickets and, yes, cold hard cash. (January 25, 2012, Page 4)
Men of the 11th write home for Christmas
Historian and Jack Lamar shares more letters written by Confederate soldiers during Christmas 1861. (December 9, 2011, Page 3B)
