Get out and vote
With city elections just days away, Staff Writer Melanie Addington stressed the importance of being involved as she urges all voters to take part in next Tuesday’s election. (May 30, 2013, Page 4)
4th-graders learn how to apply science while having fun
Della Davison’s fourth-grade class learn about science while building and shooting off rockets. (May 17, 2013, Page 1B, 3B)
To be cold or not to be cold?
Lots of things have changed in Oxford during the last 40 years. One that hasn’t, however, is allowing retail stores to sell cold beer, and that’s something the alderman and mayoral candidates seemed to be in agreement about Tuesday night. Staff writer Melanie Addington takes a look at the issue of selling cold beer and wonders how long it will take city leaders to back up their words and change the law. (May 2, 2013, Page 4)
Federal budget cuts hit home
The sequester is beginning to impact local programs primarily in the court system and Ole Miss. (April 26, 2013, Page 1A, 6A)
Autism Awareness Month
Staff Writer Melanie Addington tells her family’s story of Asperger’s Disorder as she tries to increase awareness of, and information about, Asperger’s and autism during the month dedicated to the conditions. (April 5, 2013, Page 4A)
Complexities of Mississippi
Staff Writer Melanie Addington points out some of the good and bad about present-day Mississippi and notes that, while the state draws a lot of negative attention, there are many more good things that are part of her Mississippi. (March 7, 2013, Page 4)
Same-sex unions and changing tides
It’s shouldn’t be surprising, Staff Writer Melanie Addington writes, to see the Episcopal Church leading the way in change with the recent announcement that congregations can bless same-sex unions. (February 7, 2013, Page 4)
Sundance Film Festival a trip to remember
EAGLE writer Melanie Addington writes about her experience at Sundance Film Festival. (January 25, 2013, Page 1B)
Oxford under ice storm warning
The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for Lafayette County until 6 a.m. Wednesday. The possible severe winter weather has forced most schools in the area to close as well as canceling or changing events and public meetings. A quarter to a half inch of ice accumulation is expected. Check the EAGLE website and Facebook page for updates on closings and other weather-related information. (January 15, 2013, Page 1, 2)
Finding forgiveness through art
Staff Writer Melanie Addington looks at the variety of reasons that we create all types of art, including the possibility that creating art can serve as therapy for the artist. (January 10, 2013, Page 4)
