Letters to the Editor
Elizabeth Shiver and Brenda and Bill West write an open letter to city officials urging them to find a different way to deal with – or to pay for – security issues in downtown Oxford. (September 2, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Milly Moorhead West writes to urge city officials to refrain from putting up kiosks to deal with paid parking on the historic Oxford Square, while Jason Plunk writes to commend the city for its trash compactors that help with appearance and cleanliness on the Square (February 24, 2011, Page 4)
Oxford refrain
Sometimes we need an outsider, a visitor to our community, to remind us how special it is. Loran Smith, who’s held a number of positions at the University of Georgia during a career thats earned him a spot in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, gives us one of those reminders in a guest column he wrote after another delightful visit recently. (February 4, 2011, Page 4A)
Rooster’s Blues House rocks through the holidays
OXFORD TOWN – Ole Miss’ annual mass exodus went off without a hitch last week but Rooster’s Blues House rocks on without missing a beat. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has information about the popular blues venue and owner Scott Michael’s (pictured) plan for keeping the holiday season festive for Oxford locals. (December 22, 2010, Page 5)
Ray Cashman to play Rooster’s Blues House
OXFORD TOWN – When most venues choose to scale back or even close their doors all together during the holiday season, Rooster’s Blues House keeps the heat up and the lights on, serving up the best blues in the region. Catch Ray Cashman and his blazing version of Delta blues tomorrow night (Friday, Dec. 10) as he brings in the holiday season at Rooster’s Blues House. Page 7 in this week’s edition of Oxford Town has full details. (December 9, 2010, Page 7)
Letters to the Editor
Steve Wooten writes an open letter to the mayor and board of aldermen in Oxford to express his concerns about plans to turn a short portion of East Jackson near the Square into a two-lane street. (November 19, 2010, Page 4A)
Petit Milletts turns traditional into terrific
OXFORD TOWN – The new bistro in town, Petit Milletts located at 302 South 11th Street, is comfortable, reasonably priced and warm. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has Shanna’s opinion of the food being served up at the new restaurant as well as how it stacks up in other areas. (October 14, 2010, Page 5)
City Oks new restaurant on Square
South Depot Taco Shop will be opening its doors this spring. The the build-your-own taco shop will be located in the site of former As Seen on TV and Classy Creations. The owners, who are University of Mississippi graduates, obtained approval from the Courthouse Square Preservation Commission last week. Co-owner Trey Horne said the resturant will offer quality food at reasonable prices – especially important in today’s economic climate. (September 13, 2010, Page 5A)
Art and style: Souvenirs from the road
A CONVERSATION WITH: After a life of travel, Erin Abbott Kirkpatrick is bringing a world of creativity to Oxford. The Oxford native has worked on both coasts as a nanny and merchansie retailer. Today, Kirkpatrick, owns Amelia Presents, a quirky little closet of a gift shop that offers a diversion from the standard Square fare. (September 9, 2010, Page 3)
Cars barred in Square alley
11th street will now be pedestrian only at night and commercial parking by day after the Board of Aldermen approved to allow Oxford Police Department to close the street on a trial basis between now and Christmas. The street will be closed to cars from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. Other commercial parking changes will now occur on the Square. (September 8, 2010, Page 1)
