Double Decker gets ‘chamber’ weekend
The threat of bad weather was present throughout the weekend, but never had any negative effects on the 18th annual Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford. Editor Don Whitten passes on some of the feedback he’s heard about the popular event. (April 29, 2013, Page 4A)
Cinnamon challenge just plain stupid
Can you drink a gallon of milk in an hour and keep it down? Can you eat a one-pound burger? How about downing a spoonful of cinnamon powder in less than a minute without any water? Some of these challenges are dumb, others are stupid and the cinnamon challenge is dangerous, Editor Don Whitten writes as he takes a closer look at the dare that’s all over YouTube. (April 26, 2013, Page 4A)
Federal government not very popular these days
Editor Don Whitten takes a look at research numbers that show that people do not have a very favorable opinion of the federal government, regardless who which party they belong to. The interesting thing, Whitten notes, is that the feeling is different at the state and local levels. (April 24, 2013, Page 4)
Signs popping up tell us election is near
Campaign signs around town are about as plentiful as daffodils were a few weeks back, Editor Don Whitten says, as he writes about the upcoming municipal elections. (April 22, 2013, Page 4)
Growing concern becoming big issue locally
There’s a new buzz word working its way into lots of conversations in the LOU community these days – parking. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the latest news on parking plans and changes at Ole Miss. (April 19, 2013, Page 4A)
Responding to the Boston Marathon tragedy
Editor Don Whitten writes about the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy, asking the questions most readers are probably asking these days and wondering how we will respond to the deadly act of terrorism. (April 17, 2013, Page 4)
Thoughts on holidays, baseball and yellow dust
Editor Don Whitten takes on a variety of subjects and questions, including a possible holiday, high school baseball, pollen and mechanical issues at The Oxford EAGLE. (April 15, 2013, Page 4)
Job market especially tough for young folks
“Shadows” spend time with professionals and businesses to learn about possible vocations. They also, Editor Don Whitten writes, can learn about the general job market these days for young adults. (April 12, 2013, Page 4A)
If most kids are like those in Pack 146, we’re OK
Concerned about the future, both near and far? Editor Don Whitten writes that he has those feelings from time to time, but he feels much better after entertaining a group of Cub Scouts who appear to have a good handle on things. (April 10, 2013, Page 4A)
Getting caught, called out on social media
A recent story was about a local pizzeria using Facebook to shame customers who’d taken or damaged something, while an Associated Press report told how a Los Angeles restaurant owner tweeted out information about people who’d made reservations and then were no-shows. Editor Don Whitten wonders if social media is headed in yet another direction with it being used to shame or embarrass people into doing the right thing. (April 8, 2013, Page 4)
