Avoiding sun can be about as harmful as sunbathing
Sun or no sun – that’s the question EAGLE staff writer Alyssa Schnugg has had to answer all her life with her fair complexion. The conundrum has continued with the sun harming her skin but also helping provide valuable vitamins, and she writes about dealing with something that’s there almost every day. (April 26, 2012, Page 4)
American Idol finalist has ties to Oxford
University of Mississippi law student Blair Harden will be watching her sister, Skylar Laine, perform tonight on television to retain her position as a finalist on this season’s American Idol. Skylar’s aunt and uncle, Meri Jo and Richard Harden, also from Oxford will be glued to the television as well. The Harden family is hoping Oxford continues its support of Skylar and votes tonight during the show. (April 25, 2012, Page 3)
Square moves closer to paid parking
The Downtown Parking Commission is moving forward with implementing paid parking around the Square that’s proposed to cost $1 each hour. (April 25, 2012, Page 1)
StoryWalk installed at city park
Girl Scout Troop 20356 of Oxford has installed a StoryWalk along the nature trail in Avent Park. The story features 28 laminated pages of a children’s book on stakes that were placed about 10 feet apart. Young walkers can read the story as they walk along the path. (April 24, 2012, Page 1)
Why here and not there?
Baptist details advantages of new hospital site located between Old Taylor Road and South Lamar Boulevard. (April 23, 2012, Page 1A)
Hazardous waste collection successful
About 595 cars dropped off hazardous chemicals, tired and other debris that can’t just be tossed away with household trash Saturday at the Oxford Conference Center during the annual Household Hazardous Waster Collection Day. (April 23, 2012, Page 1A)
Cyclist Death still affects many
Six months after Kevser Ermin’s tragic death, many are still struggling with unanswered questions while her family tries to celebrate her life. (April 20, 2012, Page 1A)
Three win Sustainbility Leadership awards for work
Three local people were awarded the 2012 Green Week Sustainability Leadership Award Wednesday night during a ceremony at the Powerhouse. Trey McCain, Taylor Cook and Missy Hopkins beat out eight other finalist to be honored for their work promoting sustainable living in Oxford. (April 20, 2012, Page 2A)
Tourism dollars climb
The number of visitors to Oxford have been increasing rapidly since October, according to figures presented by the Oxford Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at Wednesday’s Oxford Tourism Council meeting. (April 19, 2012, Page 1)
Vineyard gets hesitant nod from Board of Aldermen
The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted 5 to 2 to approve a special exception granting a Planned Unit Development zoning for The Vineyards, a 336-unit subdivision geared toward student living off Old Taylor Road. (April 18, 2012, Page 1)
