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Rep. Alan Nunnelee’s legacy impacts university students MAGGIE MCDANIEL
mhcdani@go.olemiss.edu
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Alan Nunnelee debates challenger Democrat Brad Morris at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi Oct. 25, 2012 preceeding his election.
U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee, a Republican and Mississippi native, died Friday at the age of 56 after a year-long battle with brain cancer. For the past year, Nunnelee had been treated for brain cancer, after a tumor was discovered last spring. He was reelected in November, but because of his condition, he was unable to take the oath of office at Capitol Hill. On Jan. 12, according to CNN, he was sworn into office at a medical center in Mississippi. Fourteen days later, on Jan. 26, he was placed in hospice care. Many political figures made statements mourning his death, including President Barack Obama, House Speaker John Boehner and Sen. Thad Cochran. Nunnelee was viewed as a man of strong faith, according to a statement made by President Obama. “Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Representative Alan Nunnelee,” Obama said. “A proud son of Tupelo, Alan never wavered in his determination to serve the men and women who placed their trust in him, even as he bravely battled the illness that ultimately took his life. As
a Sunday School teacher and a deacon at his church, Alan believed deeply in the power of faith and the strength of American families.” Not only did he leave an impact on political leaders, but he was also seen as a political icon whom many University of Mississippi students admired. Former Associated Student Body president Gregory Alston, an Ole Miss graduate and firstyear law student, worked as a field director for Oxford on Nunnelee’s campaign in 2012. Alston did not know Nunnelee beforehand but was able to become more familiar with him through working on his campaign. He saw Nunnelee as a selfless person – a man who wanted to help his state in every way possible. “Everywhere we would go during the campaign, he would talk about what the people need, what he can do and what he wanted to do to help the state of Mississippi,” Alston said. “He just really put others before himself.” During his term as ASB president, Alston tried to think about how people in leadership positions standup for what they believe in and try to do the right thing without conforming. “(Nunnelee) was a great example that I looked up to, be-
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New fire station construction nearing completion GRACE MURPHY
gkmurphy@go.olemiss.edu
The construction on the new Fire Station No. 1, located on McElroy Drive next to the Oxford Post Office, is nearly complete. The construction began last March and the estimated open date of Dec. 1 was delayed due to construction issues. Despite the delay, Oxford Fire Department Chief Cary Sallis said they hope to move in to the new station within the next week. The new fire station will replace the existing Fire Stations No. 1 and 2. The districts will change since they now have only three houses instead of four, according to Sallis. The new location was cho-
sen due to the recent growth in Oxford. Sallis explained the relocation of the station will increase efficiency when responding to calls in the areas near the station. After the completion of Fire Station No. 1, the next step for the department is to begin the planning for a new Fire Station No. 2. The new station will be located on Sisk Avenue near the Oxford Conference center. The start date for the construction on the new Fire Station No. 2 will be discussed in the next budget meeting, according to Sallis. He described the process of moving stations to “be like playing checkers.” “We are just waiting to make our next move,” Sallis said. Meanwhile, the firefighters
are eager to move into the new station. “We are very excited,” Lafayette County firefighter Anthony Bonner said. “The new station will give us more room to maneuver around.” Bonner explained he cannot wait for all the new amenities the new house will have. This includes its own gym equipment, an area for the firefighters PHOTO BY: CADY HERRING to hang out and a Oxford Fire Department Fire Station No. 1 is seen Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. fire pole, which they do not have in the who attend The University throughout the current four current house. of Mississippi, according the operating houses. The reThe Oxford Fire Department City of Oxford’s website. The alignment of Fire House No. serves the 19,000 residents of department currently consists 1 does not affect the area in Oxford and 18,000 students of 58 shift personnel spread which Ole Miss is located.