New visitor center to open in June
The Oxford Convention and Visitors Bureau will soon have a new home and a new name and image. (May 23, 2013, Page 1, 5)
Bike lane project nearly done
The 11 miles of bike paths are nearing completion after a year of construction. (May 23, 2013, Page 1, 5)
Pay raise OK’d for drivers of iconic buses
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a pay raise for Double Decker bus drivers from $12 and hour to $15 an hour. Also up for discussion was whether or not to raise rental rates for the buses. Read about this and other business from Tuesday’s meeting in today’s EAGLE. (May 22, 2013, Page 1)
Red Cross donates plants to veterans
Veterans living at the State Veterans Home in Oxford can now enjoy some new fresh plants in the home’s garden while wearing their new robe and then later get in some exercise and fun while playing on a new Wii thanks to a grant from the American Red Cross. (May 21, 2013, Page 2)
New districts get OK from DOJ
The Department of Justice has approved Lafayette County’s new district maps which needed changing after the 2010 Census showed a growth and shift in population. (May 21, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Class of 2013 says goodbye to LHS
About 200 students received their high school diplomas from Lafayette High School Friday night. (May 20, 2013, Page 1A)
Future of two historic houses unclear
Oxford’s two historical homes, the L.Q.C. Lamar House and the Cedar Oaks mansion are under the umbrella of the Oxford Convention & Visitors Bureau, however a recent tourism survey suggests that may not be the best place for them. (May 20, 2013, Page 1A, 10A)
Avent Park project nears completion
Water drainage project at Avent Park is almost complete. (May 17, 2013, Page 3A)
Law enforcement officers honored
Fallen law enforcement officers were honored and remembered Wednesday during a ceremony in front of City Hall. (May 16, 2013, Page 1)
Double Decker fest sales up
Despite nasty weather predictions and controversy, food and art sales at this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival showed an increase. (May 16, 2013, Page 1)
