The ol’ Royal still serves its purpose
Editor Don Whitten writes about a long-time, reliable old friend – the manual Royal typewriter he’s been using in his office for, literally, decades. And, yes, it’s still in use – despite the special challenges his particular model presents. (January 18, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Oxford Mayor George “Pat” Patterson writes to remind members of the community to take care and be proactive with their belongings if leaving town for any length of time during the winter break, while Barbara J. Smith writes on behalf of the Pantry to thank all of the volunteers and those who made donations during November and all of 2011. (December 8, 2011, Page 4)
Coaching merry-go-round has to stop at UM
All of the smoke surrounding the Ole Miss football program flamed up big-time Monday with the announcement that Houston Nutt will end his coaching career here this season. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the past and future of the program, which will soon have its fourth head coach in a decade, and writes that a long-term commitment is essential for success for the Rebels. (November 8, 2011, Page 4)
Learning traditions while making memories
Columnist Steve Stricker reminiscence about his first Ole Miss football game in 1989 when he and his three sons hoped into his 1971 MGB/GT and tailgated in The Grove for the first time. (October 14, 2011, Page 1B)
Letters to the Editor
Barbara J. Smith writes to thank the individuals and groups who volunteered and those who held events for making the past month a special one for the local food Pantry, while Carol Dorsey writes to thank Wayne Andrews and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council for making Oxford such an agreeable destination. (October 14, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Joe Stewart writes to call for a fair and open election to re-instate Col. Rebel as the mascot for Ole Miss over the Black Bear. (September 21, 2011, Page 4)
Traffic concerns mount with return of students
Did you get caught in that massive traffic jam on Jackson Avenue last Friday? What about today? How’s it coming dodging folks who are paying as much, or more, attention to their cell phones than the road? Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the last couple of weeks as the community adjusts to the addition of thousands of students and cars. (August 26, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Deborah Patterson writes to thank all involved with the 2011 Women’s Football Forum at Ole Miss and to mention a local teacher she learned more about at the event. (July 29, 2011, Page 4A)
Politics as usual? These days, it’s politics unusual
Has politics changed? And is it winning? Local columnist Deidra Jackson writes about the gamesmanship and inflexibility that’s taken over the process and wonders how the vast majority will end up having to deal with what’s ahead. (July 28, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
The board of the local More Than a Meal program writes to thank the community for helping make the Tuesday evening program offering meals and other opportunities a big success in its first year. (June 8, 2011, Page 4A)
