Letters to the Editor
Sue Cook writes to compliment and thank the Ole Miss students who volunteered at the recent “Big Event,” especially those who helped clean up her yard. (March 6, 2013, Page 4)
Patience – a key for local drivers these days
Local drivers know which roads to take, where the shortcuts are and the usual speed you can drive. Newcomers and those who’ve lived here just a short time are still learning. That’s why, Editor Don Whitten writes, those of us familiar with our streets and roads need to exercise a bit of patience while others are learning and adjusting to what we already know. (August 15, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Jean M. Shaw writes to thank the Ole Miss Enrollment and Orientation staff and Ole Miss students for helping with local charities, while Barbara J. Smith writes to thank the Bost Farms and local gardeners who make regular contributions of vegetables to The Pantry. (August 9, 2012, Page 4A)
August – dog days or day of excitement?
After what seemed like a long July, August is here. And what does this month mean to you: heat, school, football? Editor Don Whitten takes a look at what’s head in the days and weeks to come. (August 1, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
David Elmore writes that the appointment of Dr. Ford Dye to the state College Board was a positive move for the community and the state, while Joanne Wilkinson writes to praise the effort of Ole Miss students during the recent Big Event. (April 5, 2012, Page 4A)
Spring break week always a special one
Notice more parking spaces around the Square? How about shorter lines in stores and restaurants? With the weather nice, that generally means one thing around Oxford – spring break. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at what many locals consider one of the best weeks of the year. (March 14, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Anne Steel provides litter numbers from her neighborhood walks and urges members of the community to show more pride by properly disposing of trash. (February 8, 2012, Page 4)
Sunday alcohol sales debated
More than 120 people gathered Thursday to share their opinions on Sunday alcohol sales, showing the Alcohol Task Force that the community remains mostly divided over the issue. Those against the sales are primarily concerned over college students rowdiness and those for it mostly focus on the economic benefit it could bring to Oxford. (September 3, 2010, Page 1A)
