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Oxford Police Chief Joey East addresses community faith leaders gathered at Tallahatchie-Oxford Missionary Baptist Saturday morning during a prayer breakfast focused on disucssing and praying for the state of the community. Chief East discussed the possibility of implementing a curfew for minors in Oxford.

Community Gathering

Local faith leaders and guests gather to discuss state of community, possible curfew local district come together atTallahatchieOxford Missionary Baptist for a prayer breakfast to discuss and pray for the state Every year before the fifth Sunday of the of the community. new year, pastors, ministers and represenThere are 19 churches within the local tatives from Baptist churches within the district.These districts are dived up defined BY CHANING GREEN NEWS WRITER

by the National Baptist Convention. At the prayer breakfast held Saturday, there were about 15 lead pastors from the churches showing up to represent their home TURN TO FAITH PAGE 10

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Your Special Day Event Changes Up Traditional Bridal Expos BY KATHRYN WINTER STAFF WRITER

Your Special Day Event, hosted by Taylor Grocery Catering, Magnolia Rental & Sales and the Powerhouse will be held on February 11, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Your Special Day is a one-day showcase of Oxford’s best wedding vendors (who are coming together for the first time) for a bridal show that is unlike a traditional wedding expo. There will be no booths, no over-the-top presentations. Instead, the hosts and a collection of their finest colleagues will showcase their best abilities as a real-deal wedding reception. Brides will have the opportunity to discuss table linens, décor and lighting with Magnolia Rental, taste the range of foods offered by Taylor Grocery Catering, and see The Powerhouse dressed up in a “mock wedding reception.” The first 100 brides who register online prior to midnight on Feb. 8 will receive two complimentary tickets to the event. Tickets for additional bridal party members, family members, fiancés and maids-of-honor will be $15 in advance online or at the door. Sweet T’s bakery will have samples of their famous cakes and local florist The Twisted Twig will add the finishing touches to bring it all together. Oxford Photobomb will be there to show off their new inflatable photo-

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Taylor Grocery Catering will have samples from their 2017 COURTESY wedding menu at Your Special Day Event on February 11 at Magnolia Rental and other local vendors will have The Powerhouse set up like a mock wedThe Powerhouse. ding reception at Your Special Day Event. booth and traditional photo-trailer. Carole Glidewell, event manager for Magnolia Rental, said that this will

be the perfect opportunity to chat at length about specific details, make reservations and network with local wed-

ding planners-creating a one-stop-shop for any special day. “This is the first year to do this type of event, our goal is to

make it like a sample great way to showcase wedding reception so what we do-great way for brides can visualize and brides and guests to get a picture of how the venue can look. This is a TURN TO BRIDAL PAGE 9

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UM Law student appointed to state task force BY CHANING GREEN NEWS WRITER

Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed University of Mississippi Law Student Josh Horton to serve on the state’s newly assembled Opioid and Heroin Study Task Force. Horton’s area of work in the law school has largely focused on how the law handles addicts. Being a recovering addict himself, he brings a personal perspective to the task force. Horton took some time Monday afternoon to call Oxford Citizen reporter Chaning Green and discuss the subject and what he’s hoping this group will be able to accomplish.

cause we are not going to be able to incarcerate our way out of this. What you’re doing is taking these individuals and putting them in a cage and it’s a lot like sending them to crime college. When they come out, you’ve labeled them a felon. By doing so, you’ve taken away their access to education, housing and employment. Then you wonder why they go back to drugs. We’ve got to start having a conversation about this. We’ve got to start having proactive solutions as opposed to burying our heads in the sand. Let’s face it. I get it; no one really likes to talk about this. There’s a lot of stigma associated with drug use and people with addiction. We’re treating it like we treated homosexuality in the 80s, like, “Yeah, we’ve got this in the family, but we’re not going to talk about it.” That’s not okay. This is killing people. The silence with addiction and opioid abuse is killing individuals. Ultimately, it’s killing our kids. We’ve got to figure out how to address this in an effective manner as opposed to trying to police it or incarcerate it. When you’re dealing with a mental illness and behavioral disorder like this, that’s not going to work. In fact, it’s just going to make it worse.

CHANING GREEN: Why is this task force being assembled? JOSH HORTON: There has been a national epidemic of opiate-related deaths and overdoses. It is now the number one cause of death for young people. It kills more people every year than gunshots and car accidents combined. I lost my best friend to an opiate overdose a few years ago. The issue has consistently gotten worse over the last few years. There is a lot of federal funding that has now become available to combat this epidemic. This task force has been put into place to try and figure out how Mississippi is going to deal with this. In OxGREEN: Have you been ford alone, it’s noticeable. actively campaigning the It’s statewide. State to get something like this set up? GREEN: What’s your HORTON: We’ve been professional experience pushing for something with this? like this, I guess you could HORTON: My profes- say. I started a nonprofit sional experience in this here in Oxford called field has to do with my Southern Recovery Advolegal training and the cacy. Basically what we’ve work I’ve done in the law been advocating for is reschool. However, I think covery community ormy personal experience is ganizations. These types more important here. I’m of organizations takes rea recovering alcoholic covery meetings out of a and addict. I know first- church basement, where hand that incarnation is they typically have NA only compounding the and AA meetings, and problem. It’s taking a bad puts it out on Front societal issue and making Street, so to speak. We’re it worse. We’ve got to fig- saying, “Here we are. This ure out a different way is what recovery looks from what we’re currently like. We’re here to provide doing to address it, be- you with the resources

got a lot of beautiful people in it and has the potential to do some great things, but we’re gonna have to get some weeders in there who are willing to get their hands dirty and think outside the box. GREEN: Do you think the State’s wiliness to set up this task force shows progress? HORTON: I think it’s a step in the right direction.

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UM Law student Josh Horton has been appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to serve on the state's newly assembled Opioid and Heroin Study Task Force to find innovative solutions to combating the state’s prevalent issue of opioid abuse. you need so that you can to save my live. It’s just get better.” really important for me to These organizations are give back to this state. It’s part of the community and function on four pillars: We want give you access to education. We want to give you access to recovery. We want to give you access to employment. We want to give you access to housing. That is what we are really striving for because without those fundamental things, people aren’t going to get better. You have got to have the essentials in order to make progress. As a matter of fact, the Department of Justice has recently filed suit on the State of Mississippi because we are not taking care of our community in this regard. That’s a major part of their complaint. That’s the main thing that this suit is talking about. We’re institutionalizing these people rather than setting them up to reenter the community, and that’s a problem. It’s such a problem that Washington D.C. had to send in the Department of Justice in to make sure we can take care of our own citizens. I’m not originally from Mississippi, but this state and some of the individuals that live here helped

GREEN: Do you know yet how this group will be functioning? HORTON: We’re going to start with organizational meetings. I have to figure out how to get down to Jackson frequently. I might have to telephone in for a few meetings. I haven’t gotten any of the specifics on exactly how we will be operating, but I know we will be strategizing on how we can begin implementing some solutions here in the state.

GREEN: Is there anything the community can do to help? HORTON: In terms of supporting recovery community organizations, the nonprofit I set up has a place where people can donate at www.southernrecoveryadvocacy.com/d onate. We’re in the initial stages of all this, and we need support. I guess the biggest thing I want to drive home here is that we are not anti-law enforcement. We are proeffective law enforcement. We’ve got to stop trying to fix our problems with the same broken thinking that got us in this situation in the first place. When all you use is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. We’re trying to hammer our way out of this situation and all we’re doing is making problems worse and killing people. chaning.green@journalinc.com Twitter: chaningthegreen

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OBITUARIES WALLACE “WALLY” LOUIS GUESS

Wallace “Wally” Louis Guess, 92, died January 30 at his home in Oxford. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Oxford with Rev. Justin McGuire officiating. Burial will follow in College Hill Cemetery. Waller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions in Dr. Guess’ memory may be made to College Hill Presbyterian Church, 339 County Road 102, Oxford, MS.

LOUIS RAPHAEL HARTMANGRUBER

Louis Raphael Hartmangruber, 89, died January 30 at Hermitage Gardens in Oxford. The rosary and funeral mass will be held today at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Oxford with Father Joe Tonos officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in the columbarium at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Waller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mr. Hartmangruber's memory may be made to LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, 50 North Dunlap, Memphis, TN 38103-9984.

BRIEFING Excel by 5 to hold Kindergarten Readiness Meeting LOU Excel by 5, the local United Way’s early childhood education coalition, will be holding their Kindergarten Readiness Meeting tonight, Thursday, February 2 at Bramlett Elementary School. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria is open to families with children from ages 0 to 5. The meeting is being held so interested parents can begin the process of preparing their children to enter the school system. Parents will be introduced to Bramlett Principal Suzanne Ryals and will hear from several kindergarten teachers at the school about what they will be expecting from incoming students. Information will be shared regarding the schools testing and grading systems. Eleanor Green of Good Food for Oxford Schools will be present on the benefits of proper nutrition and how that fits into the organization’s initiative for healthier schools.

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OUS journeys to Space Center BY CHANING GREEN NEWS WRITER

Last week, an near even mix of 100 students and parents from Oxford University School made the trip to Huntsville, Alabama to learn about space and science at Space Camp. The overnight trip was organized by the school as a way to incorporate more science and engineering lessons in the curriculum in a fun way. About 50 students from grades first through eighth went on the trip with just as many parents and chaperones accompanying them. OUS has taken many overnight trips in years past, but over the last couple of years, they had not. This was the first one involving so many students and parents that the school has been on in a while. Cindy Summerlin was the teacher on record for the field trip and oversaw much of it. She said that when they, as a school, found out more about the different programs the Space Center offered, they were excited to get involved. “We saw this and thought it would just be a good opportunity for the kids,” Summerlin said. “They love space and everything about it. The Space Center has a great overnight program and it was easy for us to do. We all rode down on one bus, and it was just a four-hour drive. It was good. It was a whole lot of fun.” The group spent their time in space and flight simulators, different rides showing what it was like to experience heavy G forces, exhibits about different missions and significant figures like Archimedes as well as military displays and more. One of the favorites of the group was when they got to watch a documentary about space in an IMAX. Kaylan Strong is an eighth grader at the school and said that she really enjoyed the trip. Her favorite was a machine that forced your body to endure heavy G forces. She described it as having a mattress that you could lean on as it spun you up to 55mph. She said it was really fun. “I think the trip had a little something for everyone,” Summerlin said. “We had such a wide age range from first through eight grades and then the parents as well. Not only did they get to learn about the Space Center, but it was a team-building experience. It’s nice to get out of the classroom for things like this sometimes.” For second grader Nathan Bing, the coolest part of the trip was being able to see actual rockets, the sheer size of them being nearly incomprehensible. He also really

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OUS student Anabelle Pannel rode the Multi Axis Trainer at Space Camp in Huntsville last week during the school’s overnight trip to the Space Center.

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The Space Shot, a favorite among many of the students, lifted students high in the air before letting them free fall back down before easing to a stop. This ride demonstrated the experience of zero G that astronauts experience upon leaving the Earth. liked the Humvee that was set up in the military exhibit. It had a virtual simulator where, when one climbed inside, screens lit up to make it look as though one could drive the vehicle. In preparation of the trip, Summerlin and her students worked on different space-related projects in the classroom. They watched several documentaries on the technology required to leave the earth. The got more films from the local library on quantum physics, the theories of Einstein and Isaac Newton and others.

Second grader LoughranWilson said she enjoyed the exhibits at the Center and seeing all the technology that goes into space exploration, but, if she had to choose, her favorite part was being able to sleep on the top of a bunk bed. Summerlin said that one of the best things about this trip and others like it is being able to see kids get excited about a new subject or career path. Putting them in an interactive learning environment like the Space Center where they can learn more about the world and possible professional purists

is a really neat thing, she said. “I’m a big believer in hands-on learning,” Summerlin said. “Kids can sit there and talk about something all day long, but if they can touch it, they’re going to retain a whole lot more. This trip opened a door of interests in that area for some of these kids. You always have some kids that like it and think it’s fun, but you also have kids who you can tell are just enthralled by all of it.” chaning.green@journalinc.com Twitter: chaningthegreen

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UM Law student appointed to state task force BY CHANING GREEN NEWS WRITER

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSH HORTON

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Riverside Voodoo will be returning to Proud Larry's Friday night.

Riverside Voodoo comes home to Proud Larry’s

Proud Larry’s on Friday, Feb. 3. They’ll be supporting Locally-rooted band the busily touring, Riverside Voodoo will be Nashville-based five-piece appearing for a live set at group, The Vegabonds, BY DAVIS COEN

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who recently appeared at Proud Larry’s Sept. 8. Riverside Voodoo has also established Music City as a home base, with three of the four members

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having relocated to Nashville since their last local show in summer 2016. The upcoming return to Proud Larry’s will be a musical homecoming of sorts. The band consists of Jonathan Peters (drums, vocals), Mac Jones (keyboards), Jake Horner (guitar) and Watson Horner (bass). The group describes its style in short as “psychedelic rock and roll with a little bit of everything.” Formed in Oxford in 2011, the group has enjoyed playing Larry’s on multiple occasions. “When we first started, it was a place we always hoped we'd have an opportunity to play. There's still that same excitement each time,” Watson Horner said. “That room has a lot of great memories, and it's just great to make new memories while reliving some of those nights we've had in there. The sound (is) great, and it's distinctively Oxford in a nutshell.” The night of the show will also mark the official release of their third record titled, “MediumRare.” The first was a self-titled album (2013), and the second, “Metaphysical Seduction” (2015) was the group’s first full-length album.

Referring to the musical content of the Feb. 3 release, “Medium-Rare,” Watson Horner describes the songs as “a mix between those first two releases, where the band’s stylistic changes and creative development simplified some of the writing for the songs, and (we) just had fun doing it.” “Improvisation plays a huge part in our live show, and we think that's what makes coming to each show exciting,” Watson Horner said. “Jamming within the structure of a song is something we used to make a point to do, but now it's become much more organic. It will happen on its own and in new directions. We write a lot of our songs by starring with a certain riff, and then staying in key to see where it goes. We'll record it, listen back and take note of what we liked, and then arrange those pieces. These new songs are especially wide open.” “Medium-Rare” was recorded locally with the assistance of Vault Entertainment, a local event production company. The album was then passed along to musician/songwriter Bryan Ward (also studio manager of The Tone Room located a mile up from the square in Oxford) to complete the final production

and editing. Not only will physical copies of the album be available for purchase the night of the show, but the music will be available for download or streaming on digital vendors such as Spotify and iTunes. Riverside Voodoo had the privilege of being included in the 2016 Double Decker Festival music lineup, where the group kicked off the Saturday schedule as the early-afternoon opener. Invitation to perform at Double Decker Festival has become a subtle affirmation of success to Oxford-grown musicians and assures a resonance on the local scene, in addition to providing a great opportunity to broaden exposure to visiting festivalgoers from near and far. In response to the overall thrill of participating, billed alongside the likes of such large marquee performers as Michael Franti & Spearhead and Lettuce, Horner said they were fortunate to play the festival last year. They assured that a show is to be expected in conjunction with this coming April’s Double Decker Festival weekend, emphasizing the likeliness of the band’s presence in one capacity or another.

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temperature- and humiditycontrolled environment. Staff members have crawled through dusty attics to gather some materials, though many collections are well organized when they arrive. “We’re constantly getting new materials,” Ford said. “We prepare it. We make it accessible. We display it and let people know about what we have.” “Mississippi: 200 Years of Statehood” has been a chance for Ford and collaborators Greg Johnson, Leigh McWhite and Lauren Rogers to take their own dives through the collections to uncover rarities with stories to tell. “We all have a long history with exhibits, so we know how to do it and support the materials so it doesn’t damage them,” Ford said. “Preservation is a key component. We want to make sure that in another 100 years they’ll still be here.” Each month, a team member will release a video that highlights items from one of the cases. Johnson’s first video covers the Mississippi blues. “They’re no more than five minutes each,” Ford said.

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Warren Steel, of Oxford, looks over maps from the 1820’s to 1840’s that are on display in the Library at the University of Mississippi. “They’re teasers to interest folks to come see in more detail.” In addition, a series of brown bag lectures will be hosted in the Faulkner Room throughout the year. “Blues from Argentina” will be the topic at noon Feb. 3, followed by “Women of the Blues: A Tribute to Memphis Minnie and Beverly ‘Guitar’

Watkins” at noon Feb. 21. Some of the lectures and videos will be celebrations of Mississippi and its people, while others will cover troubling topics. The curators wanted to give a wide survey of the state’s noble and ignoble history. “There are so many aspects of Mississippi,” Ford said. “It’s such

a complicated place.” Native Americans were removed from the territory and that provided cheap land for settlers. The population went from 9,000 in 1798 to 220,000 in 1820. “Some came with slaves, some did not,” Ford said. A letter from 1813 deals with

the treatment of runaway slaves, while a selection of Mississippi textbooks testifies to a time when inconvenient facts were ignored. “The textbooks talking about enslavement and African-American history were written in the latter part of the 20th century,” Ford said. One case is dedicated to social justice, including the civil rights struggle, the state’s history of child labor and the women’s suffrage movement. Curators wrote descriptions to go with the displays to invite visitors to take their own dives into the past. “We try to make it grab you,” Ford said. The Department of Archives and Special Collections at J.D. Williams Library is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, except for university holidays. “Mississippi: 200 Years of Statehood” is free and open to the public, but Ford would appreciate a call at (662) 915-7408 to schedule large groups. “We hope it gets people excited, so they can learn more about what they see here,” Ford said. “We hope it inspires people to learn more.” scott.morris@journalinc.com Twitter: @mscottmorris8

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Literacy Council getting ready for Reads, Beats & Eats BY CHANING GREEN NEWS WRITER

The Lafayette County Literacy Council is gearing up for their third annual Reads, Beats & Eats fundraiser to fund the forthcoming year of promoting literacy and adult education in Lafayette County. The event will not be taking place until the evening of Saturday, April 8, but there is a lot of planning that goes into it. Reads, Beats & Eats is the largest fundraiser the nonprofit holds throughout the year and keeps all of its programs funded.This year’s fundraiser will be held at the Barksdale-Isom House just off of the Square at 1003 Jefferson Ave. There will be a live and silent auction, flowers by Twisted Twig, music provided by Damein Wash and Rickey Burkhead, as well as food provided by A&N Catering and Sinfully Southern Bakery. Scheduled activities for the event include the everpopular Wine Dash. For this activity, there will be a table

at the event with several different bottles of wine. Those wishing to participate can pay to have their name put into a drawing. When a name is drawn, that person can run up to the table, grab a bottle and run back. It is advised that those participating in the Wine Dash be sure to pick out which bottle they are going to go for because there won’t be much time once a name is called. It also helps to have a couple backup bottles in mind to choose from in case a participant’s first choice is nabbed by another player. The names are drawn until no bottles remain. The Literacy Council is still in need of wine donations to pull off the activity. Anyone in the community, including liquor stores, is welcome to donate. Donations are also needed for the live and silent auction portion of the fundraiser. Sarah McLellan is the Executive Director of the Literacy Council. She said that they are currently seeking donations of artwork, restau-

rant gift cards, spa packages and more. If anyone has any questions about what they can donate, they are encouraged to contact the Literacy Council. There are also sponsorship levels for the event where businesses, organizations or individuals can contribute. These levels range from $100 to $1,000 and include special perks like admission to a specialVIP party before the event, advertising on promotional materials for the event and more. At the VIP party will be three local authors. David Crews, whose collection “The Book of Mississippi Quotations” was published late last year. University of Mississippi Professor of English and African American Studies Kiese Laymon will be at the event. He was the Grisham Writer in Residence from 2015 to 2016 and the author of the novel“Long Division” and the essay collection “How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America.” Journalism Professor and author Curtis Wilkie will

also be at the event. His most recent book, “Assassins, Eccentrics, Politicians, and Other Persons of Interest: Fifty Pieces from the Road,” was published in 2014. In addition to offering support for residents seeking to increase their literacy level and/or to obtain a GED, the Literacy Council also supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Through this program, the Literacy Council is able to send out one book a month to children in Lafayette County under the age of 5. McLellan said that the money raised through the fundraiser will be going directly toward keeping the these programs and others afloat and making sure that the Literacy Council can continue to promote literacy in Lafayette County. “This money will be going toward helping people in Lafayette County get their GEDs, helping people increase their literacy skills and toward the Imagination Library Program,” she said. “The money will also go toward the Children’s Book Festival we hold every year for first graders in the county. This is our major fundraiser for the Literacy Council and supports so much of what we do.” For more information on the fundraiser and how to get involved, visit www.lafayetteliteracy.org or email lafayetteliteracy@gmail.com. The council can also be reached by phone at 662234-4234. chaning.green@journalinc.com Twitter: chaningthegreen

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taste, feel and touch before they buy. They can see for themselves verses looking at pictures all day long. We will also have linen samples for them to see,” Glidewell said. Butch Scott from Taylor Grocery Catering said that Your Special Day will be a great way for brides to taste the new 2017 wedding menu. “We have more than just catfish- we have traditional southern comfort food with an elegant touch. We have revamped some of our catering options. We’ve taken a spin on a lot of old classics-for example one of our newest items is a macaroni and

cheese muffin in a bacon cup. We’ve added a lot more finger foods to the menu.” Glidewell said wedding trends for 2017 include moving away from a rustic feel and moving more towards an industrial feel. “The sleekness of brick floors, mixed with a soft floral touch is really popular right now. High ceilings, exposed brick walls, wooden beams in industrial spaces give more of a roomy feel. The Powerhouse is a great example of this style, because it’s basically a blank space with a palette that can achieve any look.” So far 60 brides are pre-registered and if the event is popular, Glidewell and Scott hope to make it an annual or

semi-annual event. Wayne Andrews from the Powerhouse said, Your Special Day is a great partnership to showcase the space of the venue to create a unique atmosphere. “The main goal of the event is to celebrate brides, relax, eat and share ideas. We don’t want to overwhelm them like a traditional bridal expo. Most brides are bombarded with ideas, it’s almost like a race to get through 60 booths or so. This is not a hustle and bustle event, it’s a very laid back approach,” Glidewell said. To register and for more information visit taylorgroceryweddings.c om/yourspecialday, or call Carole Glidewell of Magnolia Rentals and Sales at 662-236-7368.

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churches. Others sent associate ministers in their place or were unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances like being asked to oversee a funeral. Also attending the breakfast were Oxford Police Chief Joey East and Chaplin of Oxford’s Baptist Memorial Hospital Joe Young. Rev. Lindsey Sanford, Jr., who serves the senior pastor for Flint Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Etta, called the breakfast to order. Sanford has been serving as the President of the Ministerial Alliance for the past three years. “We need community,” Sanford said when later asked why he thought these meetings were important. “Our pastors have to come together under the Word so that we can address the issues together. There are some things we can do locally, in our own church communities, but there are times when we need to come together as a whole to address and discuss the issues going on.”

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Also speaking at the meeting was Oxford Baptist Memorial Hospital Chaplin Joe Young. Young spoke to those gathered about the importance taking care of each other in the community and making sure everyone stays healthy and has proper access to healthcare. from the and visitors were welThe breakfast was held in downstairs the spacious kitchen and church’s sanctuary. After comed, the group was led in dining area behind and everyone had fixed a plate six prayers. The first prayer was labeled “For our Pastor and Ministers” and was delivered by Rev. Willie Ervin. The next prayer focused on the Church and was given by Rev. Will Owens. Rev. Darrin Fowler delivered the prayer for the local community. Minister Hugo Jackson took the podium to pray for our schools. Rev. Preston Coleman then came in to pray for health. Rev. Eddie Goliday was the last to take the podium to deliver a spirited prayer for the state of the country and government. All of the prayers were full of enthusiasm and were answered again and again with praise and thanks from those in the audience. Chief East was the first guest speaker to address the congregation gathered that day. He announced that he would be pushing for the City to institute curfew laws. He provided a draft of what he and others within the police department would like the laws to be.The first page of the packet details that it would be “unlawful for any minor 16 years and under, who is subject to compulsory education or to compulsory continuation education, alone or in concert with others, to be present in or upon” public land, vacant lots, restaurants “or

any place open to the public.” This would only be adhered to on days in which school is in session and during the hours the minor would be in school. The second page focused on the curfews that would be in place at night. It would, like the daytime curfew, restrict minors under the age of 16 from being in public places. This curfew would be in place Monday through Sunday and last from 10 p.m. to sunrise. There are many exceptions to these rules. For example, an adult authorized to accompany the minor can be supervising the minor at the time or the minor can be on an errand under the directive of his or her guardian. Medical emergencies or other pressing matters are also included in the exclusions. The first violation would result in a warning and subsequent violations would result in a fine for the parents. No part of this proposed law is finalized or is guaranteed to go into affect. The police chief is hoping to propose it to the Board of Aldermen and mayor soon in the hopes that they will consider adopting the curfew as law. He originally proposed the curfew in 2013, but it was not successful. He said that he felt the

curfew was important to make sure that kids are where they are supposed to be when they are supposed to be. He stressed the importance of parental involvement in the lives of their children and that he hopes enforcing this curfew can be a way for the police department to better serve the community. East read the stipulations regarding curfew at the breakfast because he was looking for feedback from community leaders. He wanted to know what they though of his proposition and if they thought it was practical.The gathered faith leaders generally agreed with the curfew, but they still had questions. One minister raised a concern that punishing the minors too harshly could only compound the problem. East said that the police department would be taking no steps to punish minors caught out past curfew. If a minor is found in violation of the curfew, they will be driven to the police station and asked to call their parents. The punishment will be wholly upon the discretion of the parents. For each subsequent time the minor violates curfew, the parent will be fined $50. chaning.green@journalinc.com Twitter: chaningthegreen

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Coyote Blues is now open in Galleria II shopping center, located off Jackson Avenue.

Coyote Blues Now Open in Oxford

BY KATHRYN WINTER STAFF WRITER

Coyote Blues, one of the latest restaurants to open in Oxford, is known for their Southwestern and New Orleans flavors.The restaurant opened January 16 in the new Galleria II shopping center. Area Developer Jerry Corley said that they blend traditional Mexican food and add a New Orleans style twist to it. Some of their best selling dishes are: smoked duck quesadilla, shrimp and grits, shrimp po-boy and homemade bread pudding. The bread for the po-boys is brought in specifically from New Orleans, and later is used to make bread pudding. “Our food is very fresh, we have a small freezer. Instead we use coolers and cook food all day,” Corley said. “There’s something here for

everyone- we have a kids menu and we are open seven days a week. Come in try it, share it, if you don’t like it you won’t pay for it and we will work to find you something on the menu that you do like.” Tacos, enchiladas, hamburgers and more are included in their menu. “You really can’t get our style of food at any other place,” Corley said. Also famous for their drinks, one stands out in particular to customers looking to try something different. The El Papino is a cucumber jalapeno margarita that is Coyote Blues’ best-seller. Corley said the drink is perfect for margarita drinkers who want to try something different, and that the cucumber is refreshing while the jalapenos give it a little kick. Other drinks on the menu include Mules, Frozen Margaritas,

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Coyote Blues blends traditional Mexican food and adds a New Orleans style twist to it. Beer and Wine as well as a bar that seats 16 people. There are six craft beers on tap and several available in the can. Pint and half pints are available. All of the mar-

garitas are served in a mason jar with a handle. Coyote Blues has two frozen margarita machines- one serves classic lime margarita and the other one is

their special mango margarita. Inside Coyote Blues features 12 tvs, with three on the outdoor patio. SEC network is included on all the televisions for avid sports watchers. The left side of the restaurant opens up and the patio can seat up to 50 people. “It’s the perfect place to come and sit outside in nice weather on game days, sip some margaritas and have a good time,” Corley said. Coyote Blues features velvet bar stools with an orange marble countertop at the bar. On the walls are old pictures from Ole Miss yearbooks. “The look we were going for is a juke joint kind of place, with chandeliers and an old movie theater inspired vibe over some of the booths. Presentation and atmosphere is what’s exciting about our food.”

Corley said that the menu is chef-driven and that nothing is over $15. Jean Paul Uzee is the chef at the Oxford location, and Amanda Sanders is the general manager. Originally, Coyote Blues was started in Louisiana and the first restaurant is in Lafayette, LA. New happy hour specials include half price regular, strawberry, mango or raspberry margaritas, half priced draft, or a $2 domestic bottled beer. On Wednesday’s wine bottles will be half price and on Saturday and Sunday’s $3 mimosas and Bloody Mary’s will be available. Check the Coyote Blues Facebook page for more drink specials and Super Bowl Sunday features. “We’re very eager to introduce our food to everyone and I invite all of Oxford to come out and give us a try.”

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Parrish Alford Ole Miss Sports

Rebels rebound:

Work on the glass helps end two-game slide

le Miss cured, for a night at least, its rebounding woes at the expense of its in-state rival.| The Rebels dominated the glass en route to an 88-61 win over Mississippi State on Tuesday before 8,205 fans at The Pavilion. The Rebels have won six of the last seven in the series, this one their most lop-sided since 1951. Both teams are now 4-5 in SEC play. Ole Miss (13-9) was plus-13 on the glass and had a 22-5 edge in second-chance points. The Rebels, the SEC rebounding leaders the first week of conference play, were a collective minus-26 on the glass in home losses to Baylor and Texas A&M last week. Ole Miss center Sebastian Saiz had 11 rebounds and 17 points to complete his 15th double-double of the season. Justas Furmanvicius had 10 rebounds. No MSU player had more than six. Sophomore guard Terence Davis – who had a game-high 18 points – said the Rebels built off last Saturday’s 78-75 loss to then-No. 5 Baylor. “Confidence went through the roof after that game.” Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy liked his matchups against the Bulldogs and showed more man defense than he often does, a factor in 19 turnovers forced that led to 23 points. Another factor was the absence of MSU point guard I.J. Ready. Ready’s backup, Lamar Peters, was hurt during the second half. The Bulldogs (13-8) had 12 turnovers in the first half. Ole Miss guard Rasheed Brooks, playing for the second time since an in-game seizure against Tennessee on Jan. 17, had 13 of his 15 points then as Ole Miss built a 51-33 lead at the break. TURN TO REBELS PAGE 21

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Oxford's Preston Huggins (21) scores the only goal of the second half. Oxford defeated Germantown to win the North Half 5A game 3-1.

Fantastic Finish

Chargers top Germantown to win 5A north title BY JOHN DAVIS SPORTS WRITER

A script writer in Hollywood would have had a harder time writing a script to better fit the one the Oxford Chargers provided in the MHSAA Class 5A north state title match. Tuesday's 3-1 win over Germantown punched the Chargers' ticket to the state title, and a chance to win their second championship in school history. What the win over the Mavericks at Bobby Holcomb Field meant to the Chargers, and coach Charley Sabatier, who played for the Chargers 20 years ago, was even more special. Sabatier is in his first season with the program, while the seniors are fulfilling a promise to end their career like they saw the seniors of 2013 do. “You can't write it any better,” Sabatier said. “It is exciting have grown up in Oxford and to see what

Oxford soccer has become. It's amazing to be back. This is a great group of guys and I feel like I've been holding on for the ride.” Senior leader Cole Calhoon had silly string hanging from his ear moments after the game. After winning the second biggest match in program history, a little silliness should be expected. “It's the best feeling in the world, it feels awesome,” Calhoon said walking off the field with his teammates. “We're finally back on top. We've had tough games with them that put us out. I dedicated this year to the seniors last year because we should have won it last year.” Germantown had won the previous two meetings with the Chargers in the playoffs. Last season was a bitter pill to swallow for Calhoon and the Chargers, who battled the Mavericks all match long only to see the effort fall short. “I was ready for payback. It was

meant to happen,” Calhoon said about beating Germantown. Up next for the Chargers, who led Tuesday's match the entire way, is a meeting with another set of Mustangs, West Jones, in the state title match. The Chargers will be playing right after the Lady Chargers' title match, which means history could be made Saturday as both teams could capture titles on the same day for the first time. “It's amazing. I'm at a loss for words. It's unbelievable and the girls' undefeated season, we get to watch them win and then hopefully we take it from there,” Calhoon said. Keaton Calhoon scored one of the three goals for the Chargers (17-2) in the win. Preston Huggins capped the scoring in the second half. Calhoon felt the team started the match out “amazing” and that they wanted to TURN TO FANTASTIC PAGE 20

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Lady Chargers roll past Germantown in 5A north match BY JOHN DAVIS SPORTS WRITER

Oxford goalie Bailey O'Connor will get one more match to watch her sister Morgan terrorize opposing defenses in person. Thanks to Tuesday's 6-1 win over Germantown in the MHSAA Class 5A north state title match, the Oxford Lady Chargers are one step away from capturing a second straight title. And finishing the season with a perfect record. The Lady Chargers performed at another high level, even if it wasn't the top match of the year in that regard. But Oxford's good efforts are better than a great one from just about everyone else. “Our Center Hill game was probably are most complete game of the year but we were able to do some things tonight. We caught them on some quick coun-

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Oxford’s Lady Chargers celebrate after defeating GermanJOEY BRENT town 6-1 in Tuesday’s MHSAA Class 5A north state title match. Oxford's Grace Joyce (7) scores a goal to start off the second The Lady Chargers will play for a second straight title Satur- half. Oxford defeated Germantown to win the North Half 5A day afternoon against West Harrison. game 6-1. ters and we made them pay for pushing that back line up,” Crane said. “I'm just so proud of these girls for what they did and how hard they played.We got to control the game (Saturday againstWest Harrison). We've controlled the game all year long.We've let our defense sit back there

and watch and that's what we have to do.” Oxford's defense clamps down when they need to, and they did again Tuesday night against Germantown. And the potent offense was paced by Morgan O'Connor, who had four of the six goals. “She has these moments,

the body language just before she scores, you can see it.You can tell,” Crane said.“I called the first one and when she got the ball, I knew it was about to be a goal. She's special.” Morgan O'Connor scored two of her four goals in the first half. She also scored the

goal that really put the game away in the second half.The third goal was arguably the most important one for the Lady Chargers, and that came off the leg of Grace Ann Joyce, who finally gave the team some breathing room with 22:31 left in the match.

Bailey O'Connor said she was proud of how the team played. She also knew that when her sister got free, there was no stopping her. “I love when I can punt the ball down to her because I know she is going to win it,” Bailey O'Connor said.“She's going to take it and do as much as she can do with it. I told them at the half that we had to get another goal for insurance. They got them and they kept getting them.” Bailey O'Connor was also pleased with the fact that the Lady Chargers earned a chance to defend their title this year. “The hardest thing to do in sports is to repeat a championship. I'm glad we at least have the opportunity, we at least got to the game,” she said.“We're all playing for so much more than this game right here.” The Lady Chargers will play at Madison Central at 4 Saturday afternoon.

Special senior class helps bond OHS soccer together BY JOHN DAVIS SPORTS WRITER

A special group, one that could overcome any obstacle in front of them, is how Hunter Crane described his Oxford High senior class. The Lady Chargers came into the 2016-2017 soccer season with a big target on their back. They are the defending state champions in Class 5A, and that meant getting the best from every team they played. The senior class — Addison Meadows, Anna Dennis, Bailey O'Connor, Michelle Reid, Kiara McNair and Dayton Smith — had the unenviable task of keeping the team bonded and headed in the right direction. “They were juniors last year in my first year and they bought into the success and a lot of them have played a lot of minutes for me over the past two years,” Crane said. “They've been special. They've been huge. They've been great this year just trying to lead the team and do the best they can do with the group that we have here. Anna and Bailey were both voted

team captains this year and Addison has been a twoyear starter for me at center mid. She played in every game the past two years. I couldn't ask for a better group.” Even before the season started, Crane saw the seniors take ownership of things. It really started almost a full year ago when last year's season came to an end. “Last year's seniors was a huge leadership class but these seniors stepped up and said they were ready to lead and they've been doing it since the state championship of last season,” Crane said. “It's been about we instead of me. It's been that way all the way through the playoffs. Ever since Christmas break, we've been talking about what is best for the team. It's not about an individual or just one single person. It's not about who scores all the goals or who saves all the goals. It's about team and team wins, and that's exactly what they have done.” It's one thing for a team to repeat as a state champion, but to do it with a perfect record, that makes

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Oxford’s seniors have been a driving force for the Lady Chargers and coach Hunter Crane this season. things even more special. “The hardest thing to do in sports is go back-toback. To be undefeated and go back-to-back is very hard to do. It's not been an easy year just because you've had that target on your back all year,” Crane said. “Last year, we enjoyed the ride. We were on that high. Everybody expects to be in that last match, so it has been a stressful year not having any losses. But they took it in stride and did everything I asked

them to do.” O'Connor, the team's goalie, said it was sad to know that this was the last week of her playing soccer in high school. “It really hit me (Monday). You can be put out in the first and second round but we have some bad blood against Germantown. It's almost mental,” O'Connor said. “This year has gone by so fast. I remember looking at the schedule and saying we had so long until the play-

offs and now it's north half.” The seniors are more than teammates to O'Connor. They are her sisters and she could go to them for anything off the field. “I don't even remember playoffs my freshman and sophomore years. I wasn't as involved as I am this year and last year and I think our team is a whole lot closer now than when we had Coach Crane,” O'Connor said. “I really think we are bonded.”

Dennis said the seniors were “super talented” and that the group took things to heart that they had a target on their backs. “We stepped up to that position, that everybody was out to get us,” said Dennis, who is a fierce defender for Crane. This is Dennis' second sport to play and conclude this year. She felt all the emotion of being a senior as a member of the swim team, but she added that soccer is different. “We also swim against 6A and soccer is more of a team sport and we're all working towards goal. You are of course in swim, but we can taste victory now where in swim, you still have all these big schools in front of you like Tupelo and Madison Central,” Dennis said. “It's a lot different goal. This is bittersweet because I know this is my last season and I really want to make it count. I think making it to the first round of the playoffs undefeated was such a huge deal for us. We really stayed close as a team. We're just such good friends on and off the field. That's been such a blessing for all of us.”

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White, Sanogo Highlight Ole Miss Signing Day Lands BY BEN GARRETT

SPECIAL TO OXFORD CITIZEN

Clinton safety Kam White is all about family. He’s close with his parents, Jonathan and Kim Ruffin. He consulted with them throughout the recruiting process, brought them along on his Ole Miss official visit and leaned on their advice when he made the difficult decision to de-commit from Iowa State — the school he was committed to for nearly seven months — and consider all his options in mid-January. Family is what is most important toWhite. Family is what, ultimately, led him to Ole Miss. White announced for the Rebels on National Signing Day on Wednesday, choosing the Rebels over additional offers from, among others, Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Mississippi State and Tennessee. “I think Ole Miss is in a great position to make a push in the SEC and potentially, hopefully, we’re going to put ourselves in a great position to win the whole thing this year,” Jonathan said. “A lot of people, I think, have been discouraged because of the sanc-

tions that may possibly come against Ole Miss, but I think they’re missing out on something great here by letting that deter them from signing with Ole Miss.” The 6-foot-2, 202-poundWhite is rated the No. 84 safety in the country by Scout.com and the No. 2 safety in Mississippi. “The town, I liked that,” Kim said. “It seems very family-oriented, and that’s what KamWhite is about, family. He needs that. He needs that support. They’ll give it to him. I was kind of nervous at first because I didn’t know exactly how the whole from teenager to almost an adult would work out. From the schedule and the education, Ole Miss is probably going to be just like me. Get up, you’ve got a schedule, you’ve got to do this, you’ve got to be here, you’ve got to be there.” White was one of a handful of top Ole Miss targets who, despite waiting to announce their decisions day-of, ended up signing with the Rebels on National Signing Day. Other pick-ups included four-star linebacker Mohamed Sanogo, four-star wide receiver Braylon Sanders, three-star defensive lineman Sincere David,

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Kam White was one of the highlights for the Ole Miss signing class.

Ole Miss started eight different players at its two linebacker positions in 2016, with little to show for their efforts outside of DeMarquis Gates, who led the team with 79 tackles. But Gates had his issues, too, from missed assignments to a suspension for on and off-the-field issues. Sanogo could

three-star wide receiver Javonta Payton, three-star linebacker Zikerrion Baker and three-star defensive back C.J. Miller. Perhaps no prospect was a bigger get than Sanogo, a decorated player at a position of need. The Rebels beat out UCLA and Mississippi State for his signature.

see the field immediately. Ole Miss returns just one middle linebacker next season. The 6foot-2, 237-pound Sanogo was rated the No. 299 overall prospect by Scout.com and the No. 13 inside linebacker. “They really don't have a true middle linebacker on their team,” the Dallas Texas, product said of Ole Miss. “I have an opportunity to be that guy. They’re looking for me to come in and make an impact. Their coaches haven’t promised me a starting spot or anything, but they told me if I come in and work hard, I have a chance. In the SEC you have to have some middle linebackers with all of the strong running teams you face. They like to pound the rock in the SEC.” Sanogo took an official visit to Ole Miss two weeks ago. He said he felt at home the minute he stepped foot on campus. “That place is really beautiful,” he said. “It is a beautiful campus. It has a real homey feel to it for a Plano kid. There are a lot of people from the Dallas area that I just knew walking around and that was kind of cool. There was a lot of people from around the Plano area like Frisco and McKinney.”

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Calhoon, Chandler have paced OHS offensive attack BY JOHN DAVIS SPORTS WRITER

A dominant defense may have guided the Oxford Chargers to the MHSAA Class 5A north state title match this season, but that doesn’t mean the offense has been dull. Far from it. Led by Keaton Calhoon and Neil Chandler up top, the Chargers have offered up some exciting moments on offense this year. Heading into Tuesday night’s match with Germantown, the Chargers had 67 goals scored, or 3.7 per contest. When the defense has only allowed six goals all season long, that’s a ratio that anyone should be proud of. “It’s really a great feeling to know you have that kind of defense to back you up. If you miss that shot, you still have people backing you up to where the score isn’t going to go up and you’re going to feel bad about missing that one shot,” Chandler said. “You don’t want to have to go back and forth the whole game. You want to score and then them not score and win.” Calhoon added that it felt good to have the great defense behind them, and

that it’s made their job a little bit easier. “I think we’ve done really well this year with the players we have this year. We have good chemistry up top. We’ve accomplished good things,” Calhoon said. “We’ve all been playing together for a while now. I’ve been hoping for this year for a while, since seventh grade. I thought that once we all got older that this group of guys, when we’re the varsity guys, it was going to be something special. It’s turning out to be just that.” Chandler, a senior, felt like everyone was pulling in one positive direction and that the chemistry, built over years of playing together, was at a new high. “We’re all striving for that one goal together and it’s been really good,” he said. “I feel really great about where we’re at.” Speed to get past defenders was the key to Calhoon’s game, according to Chandler. Calhoon said the thing that makes Chandler so good was his ability to put the ball in the back of the net. “That’s all you really need from forwards and he’s done a great job with

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Keaton Calhoon, left, and Neil Chandler have been the catalysts to the Oxford Chargers offensive attack this season in soccer. that,” Calhoon said. Last Saturday’s win over Ridgleand was the top moment of the season heading into the matchup with Germantown for Calhoon. When he heard the whistle blow three times, the feeling was something to remember. Chandler provided the assist for the game-winning goal to Pre-

ston Huggins. “That’s when we went up in that game and that’s when I said we can keep going and go all the way,” said Chandler, who was in eighth grade when the Chargers won their lone title in boys’ soccer. “I went with the team to each game but it’s a whole different thing to be a

major part of the team and to be fighting for it every single game. It’s a great feeling.” Calhoon has been playing with his brother, Cole, ever since he was old enough to actually stand up and kick a ball. The two have great chemistry, and the chemistry that the Chargers have together

was also deemed special by Calhoon. “Especially among the junior class, we’ve been talking about this since seventh grade, that this is the year. And next year. We’re going to be really good,” Calhoon said. “We talked about not losing a single game and we’ve done just about that.” Oxford coach Charley Sabatier had nothing but praise for both Chandler and Calhoon and what they’ve meant to the success of this year’s group. “The defense has allowed them to be patient and creative and when they are playing at the top of their game, it is beautiful soccer to watch,” Sabatier said. “It’s unselfish and you can tell that these guys have played together for years. Those two, and Preston, who is also lightning fast, have been so good. Keaton and Neil are the leaders, they’re both captains for the team. Keaton is always motivating and encouraging the younger guys while Neil, I’ve never seen a striker who fights harder defensively on their side of the field. He never stops fighting to win the ball from the defense. And he turns it into goals.”

Oxford earns clean sweep of Saltillo BY BEN MIKELL SPORTS WRITER

Many opponents this season thought the way to defeat the Oxford Chargers was to slow down Jarkel Joiner or get him off his game and make somebody else on the team make plays. The only problem with that theory is that was exactly what happened Tuesday night. Oxford had four players finish in double figures, led by Joiner's 33 points as the Chargers took down the Saltillo Tigers 76-66 in the OHS gym, avenging an earlier 74-71 defeat just 10 days ago at Saltillo. Charger players also in double figures included J.J. Pegues with 18 points,

five rebounds and three blocks. Drew Bianco notched his first doubledouble of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Terry Williams chipped in 11 points. Oxford coach Drew Tyler liked the fact that Joiner did not have to do all the scoring. "It is the first time this year that we had four kids in double digits," Tyler said about his team's balanced night. "There has been years where there are four kids normally in double figures because we had the fire power on the offensive end. Tonight with Bianco having 14 and Pegues having 18 and Williams having 11. We had threats from both sides of the goal, inside and outside the three

point line. It kept Saltillo off balanced." Oxford (19-6 overall, 41 in Division 2-5A) led wire-to-wire in the contest. Hiram Wadlington did not score, but had a career-high 14 assists with seven rebounds and added three steals. According to Maxpreps, Wadlington is 13th in the nation in assists per game with 8.5. Saltillo (15-9, 32) was led by the doubledouble of Jayven Humphrey with 26 points and 13 rebounds. Julian Warren added 16 points for the Tigers.

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The Oxford Lady Chargers were able to come back from a fourth quarter deficit for the fourth time this season

and defeated the Saltillo Lady Tigers 41-38. Oxford (8-16, 3-2) trailed 32-28 entering the final eight minutes before outscoring Saltillo 13-6 to end the game. Jordan Freeze was held in check all night being held to two points, but those points came in the form of a pair of free throws with 22 seconds left in the contest that put the Lady Chargers ahead 40-38 and a lead they would not give up. Saltillo (3-20, 0-5) throughout the fourth quarter attempted to milk the clock down to limit Oxford's chances of making the comeback, but Oxford coach Cliff Ormon took advantage of their passive stance by having his team be the aggressor.

The Lady Chargers generated seven steals and 11 Saltillo turnovers in the fourth quarter that led to 11 of the 13 points. "We continued to keep the pressure on," Ormon said. "They did try to slow it down and run some time. We were able to take advantage of that by pressuring into a few passes to get the steals and was able to convert on the other end with some layups." Oxford trailed Saltillo 20-13 at halftime and was just 3-for-27 from the field, something Ormon took notice of when he made his speech at halftime. "We were very passive as well offensively," Ormon said of his team's struggles in the first half.

"They did a box-and-one and took Freeze out pretty much most of the game. We had to do some different things and we were able to find a way to win a game. I'm proud of this team, it's been a tough year. Anytime you get division wins, that's what we want and it's great to finally win a game at home." As Ormon alluded to, it is the Lady Charger's first home win since December 9th when they defeated Jackson Prep 38-21. Calicia Zinn led all scorers with a career-high 15 points and added seven rebounds with five steals. Kelsey Wilborn added 11 points and eight rebounds. Oxford had 17 turnovers while Saltillo had 33.

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win more than Germantown. “We did what we were supposed to do with clean passes. We finished it. I'm so proud of my forwards right now and everything they did,” Calhoon said. “They did 100 percent perfect. It's all on them. Preston has stepped as a senior and been a leader. He wants it and he's using his talent 110 percent of the time. He's an amazing player.” Sabatier felt like an early goal really made an impact for the Chargers in the right way. Sabatier also called Huggins “huge” and praised his passion and drive to help the team win. “When we score early, our offense steps up and it takes the pressure off them. This was Oxford soccer right here,” Sabatier said. “It was crisp passes, quick soccer, playing physical, but playing the ball and not playing the man. We're definitely hitting our high mark and excited about the next stage.”

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