The triangular negotiating table
Local columnist T.J. Ray takes a closer look at the ongoing negotiations and work on a Memorandum of Understanding for the new hospital to be built by Baptist, offering his take on different parts of the agreement and where he thinks things could be headed with local health care. (May 25, 2011, Page 4)
On the road to becoming a true Oxonian
Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg continues to learn more and more about her community, thanks lately to an assignment that gave her a ride on the Double Decker Bus, visits to several local art galleries and a trip by the University Museum. She writes about her discoveries, including the location of Faulkner Alley, and her plans for the future. (April 1, 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)
Letters to the Editor
Lisa Ludwig, a recent visitor to Oxford during the latest snowstorm, writes to talk about Southern charm and hospitality the community offered her group. (February 17, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Logan Moore, a student at Orchard View Middle School in Muskegon, Mich., writes to ask Oxford EAGLE readers for information about life and school in the Oxford community and across Mississippi for a school project. (January 19, 2011, Page 4)
City to adopt budget Tuesday
The City of Oxford is set to approve next year’s $19.8 million budget on Tuesday. The Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. at City Hall to adopt the budget. (September 13, 2010, Page 1A)
Letters to the Editor
One local resident disturbed by the growing number of trash along the road side over the past month asks the community to remember… keep Oxford clean and beautiful. (September 6, 2010, Page 4A)
The origin of Ole Miss football
Saturday, Nov. 11, 1893, was the first time an organized football-game was played by students of the University of Mississippi. Oxford EAGLE columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield takes readers back to the scene of that first game coached by Dr. A.L. Bondurant. (September 3, 2010, Page 5B)
Sunday sales OK with owners
If Sunday alcohol sales are allowed in Oxford, most local bar and restaurant operators say they would support expanding alcohol services. A survey conducted by the Oxford EAGLE found that most restaurants are in support of Sunday sales and agree the issue is important, but owners are not sure if they would open just because of alcohol sales. (August 16, 2010, Page 1)
Curtain rises on this week’s Faulkner Conference
The 37th annual Faulkner & Yoknapatawpha Conference opening event was ideal. For visitors, the evening was a perfect mix of a hot Mississippi summer, good food, and lots of talk about William Faulkner. This year’s conference focus is Faulkner and film. During the opening event Faulkner scholar Matt Ramsey, introduced the opening night film “Roads of Glory.” (July 19, 2010, Page 1)
