Rains cause flash floods
The city is looking to alleviate flooding problems after severe rains on Wednesday night brought water into city homes and apartments. Laurel Grove Apartments and homes on Chandler Avenue both saw debris buildup and flooding in their yards and homes. (March 11, 2010, Page 1A)
Weekend snow almost perfect
Youngsters around the community might not think so, but Editor Don Whitten felt that the weekend dusting of snow was just about perfect – enough to enjoy but not enough to mess up travel and school. (February 15, 2010, Page 4)
Oxford weather keeps you on your toes
Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg has lived in New Jersey and Florida, but she’s come to find that there’s no weather like that here in north Mississippi. She heard that if you don’t like the weather here, just wait a couple of hours. And that’s right, she says. (January 22, 2010, Page 4A)
Icy weather wrecks havoc
CONTINUING COVERAGE — The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported 40 wrecks on north Mississippi’s highways Thursday, with one fatality being blamed on icy road conditions. But in Oxford, Police Chief Mike Martin said out of the four wrecks in the city limits, only two are being attributed to the weather. (January 8, 2010, Page 1)
While it lasts!
OXFORD LIVING — It may not even cover the brown grass, but even an inch or two of snow warrants sledding and snowball fights in Mississippi. Celebrate the snow day with a full-page photo feature and even more images in our online gallery. (January 8, 2010, Page 1B)
Roads might get dangerous
CONTINUING COVERAGE — With most of the snow and icy rain expected to end this afternoon, the biggest concern for area residents will be driving on icy roads and keeping warm as temperatures are expected to drop rapidly throughout the day hitting an expected low of 10 degrees tonight. (January 7, 2010, Page 1)
Faux snow
PHOTO SLIDESHOW — While local kids are crossing their fingers for a real snow day this week, some got a head start Tuesday afternoon when a family in Grand Oaks created a faux slope with a rented snow machine. (January 6, 2010, Page 1)
Winter moves into Oxford
LOCAL NEWS — Winter will be in full force this week as an arctic blast makes its way into the Mid-South. The normal high for this time of year is 50 and low is 31. Temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing today through at least Sunday, except on Wednesday when the high could reach a whopping 35 degrees. (January 4, 2010, Page 1)
