Responding to the Boston Marathon tragedy
Editor Don Whitten writes about the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy, asking the questions most readers are probably asking these days and wondering how we will respond to the deadly act of terrorism. (April 17, 2013, Page 4)
9/11 is not a happy day for anyone
The wounds are too fresh and too painful, staff writer Alyssa Schnugg writes, to make it seem correct for someone to say “Happy Patriot Day” on 9/11. Schnugg explores the approach some have to 9/11, Memorial Day and other “holidays.” (September 13, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Kelly Shannon writes to thank members of the Lafayette-Oxford-University community who contributed unselfishly during this yeara’s 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. (September 13, 2012, Page 4)
In A New York Minute
Local columnist Jimmy Reed takes a look back at a day that can never be forgotten – Sept. 11, 2001 – and recalls how he and so many Americans felt while watching the tragedy unfold. (September 11, 2012, Page 4)
9/11 – A day to remember and to serve
It was a Tuesday. Eleven years ago. Just like tomorrow, Sept. 11. Editor Don Whitten takes a look back at the terrorist attack on our country, how we’ve moved forward since 2001 and how we’ve channeled a lot of action into the national Day of Service and Remembrance. (September 10, 2012, Page 4A)
Making new memories of 9/11
Sept. 11, 2011, will go down as one of those iconic days that no one forgets. Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks remembers where he was and his thoughts of that day, and then encourages us to get involved with this Sunday’s Day of Service and Remembrance to create new, positive memories of 9/11. (September 9, 2011, Page 4A)
Remembering 9/11
Longtime Oxford firefighter Ronnie Mills thinks back 10 years to the 9/11 attacks and relates the routines New York firefighters were probably going through that morning and day, and he pays tribute to them and their families in a guest column. (September 9, 2011, Page 4A)
‘United we stand,’ even when the aliens come?
With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 this weekend, local columnist Deidra Jackson takes a look back at those events and what’s happened since and wonders what it will take to bring everyone together as they were 10 years ago. (September 8, 2011, Page 4)
City to recall 9/11 with volunteer day
On the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the newly formed Volunteer Oxford organization will host a day of service and remembrance. To get involved with the volunteer effort, e-mail volunteer@oxfordms.net (August 30, 2011, Page 1)
Reminder: Calling 911 is for emergency use only
Lafayette County 911 dispatch Supervisor Becky Barnett reminds parents to make sure batteries are taken out of old cell phones given to children to play with and that 911 isn’t the place to call for directions. (April 5, 2011, Page 2A)
