Farm Mama
Local columnist Jimmy Reed pays tribute to his mother as Mother’s Day comes up this weekend, noting how she worked long hours to raise her children and take care of her family. (May 7, 2013, Page 4)
UM parking changes OK, but drop the spin
Editor Don Whitten writes about the guest-parking policy changes at Ole Miss and notes that sometimes it’s not the facts about the change, but rather the spin put on it, that bothers people more. (May 6, 2013, Page 4A)
Where are the chips?
Local columnist T.J. Ray relates a recent visit to a restaurant and his follow-up letter to management in pointing out that we should take the time to tell store and restaurant owners and managers both the good and the bad about their business and service. (May 6, 2013, Page 4A)
Golf carts belong on the golf course
Editor Don Whitten takes a look into legal and illegal use of golf carts as modes of transportation in light of Wednesday’s tragic accident involving one in Wellsgate. (May 3, 2013, Page 4A)
To be cold or not to be cold?
Lots of things have changed in Oxford during the last 40 years. One that hasn’t, however, is allowing retail stores to sell cold beer, and that’s something the alderman and mayoral candidates seemed to be in agreement about Tuesday night. Staff writer Melanie Addington takes a look at the issue of selling cold beer and wonders how long it will take city leaders to back up their words and change the law. (May 2, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
The Mid-Town Farmers’ Market board of directors writes to invite all to come out for opening day of its 13th season this Saturday. (May 2, 2013, Page 4)
Local political forum very encouraging
Tuesday night’s political forum had it all – humor, information, ideas, et cetera. It was also very encouraging, Editor Don Whitten writes, in that all of the candidates make it clear they’re genuinely concerned about the future of Oxford. (May 1, 2013, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Matt Moore writes to recognize the students and teachers in the Oxford School District who fared well at the recent Future Scientist Program, while Lynn Potts writes to say what a blessing the Oxford Medical Ministries Clinic is to local residents. (May 1, 2013, Page 4)
Knowin’ De Lick
Local columnist Jimmy Reed takes a look back at how his childhood mentor, Jaybird, helped him learn to stand up for himself against bullies. (April 30, 2013, Page 4)
Double Decker gets ‘chamber’ weekend
The threat of bad weather was present throughout the weekend, but never had any negative effects on the 18th annual Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford. Editor Don Whitten passes on some of the feedback he’s heard about the popular event. (April 29, 2013, Page 4A)
