UM launches Violence Prevention Office
Fire rips through old Gin
Oxford firefighters battled a blaze that ripped through The Gin Saturday night.
Customers at Frank and Marlee’s Restaurant and Piano Bar smelled smoke at about 9:15 p.m. Soon, flames began to shoot out of The Gin, which is adjacent to Frank and Marlee’s just off the Square. The two establishments shared a common wood patio up until Thursday, according to co-owner Erin Smith.
Job training helps young adults
Independent Spirit Awards on Friday
OXFORD TOWN — Sure the Oscars are this week but a far more interesting awards ceremony happens this Friday: The Independent Spirit Awards hosted by the Independent Film Channel. Now in their 25th year, this year’s event is to be hosted by the delightful Eddie Izzard. Anyone who attended this year’s Oxford Film Festival may be interested to follow along with several of our recent guests to find out if they win.Hannah helped shape many of us as writers
Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’ shot remembered
OXFORD TOWN — Ole Miss professor Jack Barbera is well known for his expertise in Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘vertigo’ shot and he recently provided a free lecture on the topic at the Magnolia Film Festival in Starkville, Miss. (February 25, 2010, Page 11)
Oxford Town ‘Hot Tub’ giveaway
OXFORD TOWN – Oxford Film Freak Melanie Addington gives details of a contest for tickets to the new movie “Hot Tub Time Machine” playing next Tuesday (Feb. 23) at 7 p.m. (February 18, 2010, Page 14)
Smith flight issue prompts important discussion
The outrage over director Kevin Smith’s treatment in getting bumped from a Southwest Airlines flight because of his weight offers the opportunity for the public to take a closer look at discrimination against overweight people. (February 18, 2010, Page 4)
The kindness of strangers
Staff writer Melanie Addington got a first-hand look at how strangers can be helpful when someone stopped to help her out with an empty gas tank. (January 29, 2010, Page 4A)
