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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2 STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS
Publisher Jeremy Weldon Regional editor Amelia Miller Ott, Associate Editor Clifton Odom Business Development Manager Find gifts for everyone on your list, right here in Oxford, Mississippi.
Rebecca Alexander
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It doesn’t get much better than a beautiful, made-in-Mississippi gift! Oxford Candle Company candles are hand-crafted right here in the Mag nolia State using soy wax and come in a variety of scents. Once the wax melts away, the recipient can keep the pottery dish, making it a two-in-one gift!
COONTOWN POTTERY
Various sizes range in price starting at $18. & Price varies: Squirrel is $65, Hippo Canister is $140 Coontown Pottery is beautiful, functional stone ware pottery crafted by a husband-and-wife team. It was named after Coontown Crossing, a park right here in Oxford, with glaze inspired by the ocean. For a gift full of Mississippi pride and lots of charm, you can’t go wrong with Coontown Pottery.
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JAKE THOMPSON jake.thompson@oxfordeagle.com
Activity Centers beef up security to address increased fighting
Assistance is needed for these alterations as the centers are experiencing a staffing shortage.
GIFT THE PERFECT GIFT Print subscription to The Oxford Eagle Expires Nov. 30, 2022 New subscriptions only Call 662-234-2222 HALF PRICE OFFER $65 Weekend Edition, July 17-18, 2021 153rd Year, No. 56 — $1.50 Serving Oxford, Lafayette and the University of Mississippi Storck takes over Lafayette Volleyball, PAGE 10 Nelson captures Miss Teen Volunteer title, PAGE 12 Reward offered in car burglaries, PAGE 3 BY MAYA MARTIN maya.martin@oxfordeagle.com Administrators with the Punkin Water Association have a Aug. 1 dead line for providing solutions to linger ing issues with water quality. Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley held what he hopes to be the last hearing about the Punkin Water Association’s water this week and ordered the dis trict to find a solution by August 1. Before hearing the Punkin Water Association customers’ issues, Presley opened the meeting with his own com ments and concerns about the number of complaints filed, the number of hearings about Punkin Water quality PSC sets Aug. 1 deadline resolving Punkin Water issues BY MAYA MARTIN maya.martin@oxfordeagle.com More than 25 years after first opening in Oxford, the popular El Charro restaurant has returned with a new generation in charge. “Twenty-six years ago – it was a Tuesday in January – my father opened his first restaurant where Fashion Nail Spa sits with the Ramiro Charro to 1908 West Jackson where it became Casa Mexicana in 2007, and Muñoz worked there for many years. Now, he is bring ing his management skills and experience to the new iteration of El Charro. “We just felt that the name gave us so much it’s basically where we started and the communi ty of Oxford gave us so much, it’s who we have to thank,” said and I felt it New generation revives popular Mexican eatery El Charro to serve authentic fare under new ownership The City of Oxford is hitting the brakes on its new ride-share ordinance following a public hearing last month. The Board of Aldermen was expected to hold a third reading and a potential vote on the new ordinance, but it was not placed on the July 6 agenda. The ordinance, if passed, would create two designated pick-up and drop-off spots on the Downtown Square for ride-share vehicles, including Lyft and OxfordMagazineandTheOxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce are partner ing to recognize exceptional young leaders in the LOU community. “We’re so excited to be launching our 20 Under 40 recognition program,” said Rebecca Alexander, publisher of Oxford Magazine and The Oxford Eagle. “With this program, we want to shine a spotlight on some of the many talented, innovative young professionals in our com munity.”Starting today, people throughout the LOU community can nominate individuals to be recognized in the 20 Under 40 special edition of Oxford Magazine publishing in September. “We have young leaders throughout all aspects of our community: business, educa tion, volunteer programs, faith communities, government service and more,” Alexander said. “The Chamber’s Young Professionals Organization provides a networking and development opportunity for many of these We’re seeking the LOU’s top 20 Under 40 City pauses downtown ride-share See PUNKIN, Page A11 See ORDINANCE Page A11 EATERY, Page A11 BRUCE NEWMAN THE OXFORD EAGLE Customers of the PunkinWaterAssociation have complained about discolored,unclean water and other supply issues.
W ith the new school year less than a month away, the Oxford School District is begin ning to map out a course for returning to as normal a school year as possible. During a special called meet ing on Thursday, the OSD Board of Trustees met to discuss the district’s COVID-19 Plan for 2021-2022, also called its Return To Learn plan. No action was taken, but the board held a first readingoftheplananddiscussed it with OSD Superintendent Bradley Roberson. The district waited until mid July to draft the plan in hopes of receiving new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). “There’s really no clearcut solution to any of this,” Roberson said. “If there were a clear-cut solution we proba bly wouldn’t have all the divi siveness that we have across the country when we’re talking about the health and safety of our community. It’s unfortu nate that some stakeholders at the end are going to be disap pointed, or maybe even angry, and some will be pleased with the outcome.” When crafting OSD’s plan, Roberson said he consulted plans from other school dis tricts around the state, includ ing Lafayette County, Biloxi, Madison Central, DeSoto County, Tupelo, South Panola and New Albany School Districts. One of the key items in the plan is the wearing of face masks and whether or not they will be required while in OSD buildings. Mississippi Gov. Tate MASKS OPTIONAL OSD: ‘No clear-cut solution’ as Return to Learn plan is formulated “There’s really no clear-cut solution to any of this. If there were a clear-cut solution we probably wouldn’t have all the divisiveness that we have across the country when we’re talking about the health and safety of our community. OSD Superintendent Bradley Roberson See MASKS Page A11 Weekend Edition, March 19-20, 2022 153rd Year, No. 23 — $1.50 Serving Oxford, Lafayette and the University of Mississippi Baptist introduces new diagnostic tech, P3 OHS students win Hurricane Bowl, P12 Rebs’ season comes to end, P10 By MAYA MARTIN maya.martin@oxfordeagle.com An increase in physical altercations around the Oxford Activity Centers located has motivated officials to bump up security around the property during after-school hours Monday through Friday until the end of the school year. The centers, located at 396 Price Street, are only a few blocks away from Oxford Intermediate School. Once school ends, students can be seen walking to or past the activity centers in the afternoon. The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the request for the Oxford Park Commission to reimburse the Oxford Police Department for additional patrols at the activity centers from 4 to 6 p.m. each weekday through the end of the school year. OPC is exploring the possibility of
at the school. According to OPC Executive Director Seth Gaines, the officials and employees are witnessing fights outside the buildings every other day, which is more than normal. “I’ve suspended more people in the last two months than I’ve probably suspended in the last three years,” said Gaines. He then reported to the Aldermen that an issue occurred just last week that required him to call the police and get authorities involved. “It was bad enough for that,” Gaines said. The executive director stated that the students start these fights once they come straight out of school.
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force for OPD By MAYA MARTIN maya.martin@oxfordeagle.com The Oxford Police Department has a new four-legged member of the police department. K-9 Jocko is a one-year-old black Labra dor retriever from Little Rock K-9 Acad emy in Little Rock, Arizona. He received several months of training from Little Rock K-9 Academy before he and his han dler, K9 Officer Brandon Byrd, spent two weeks of K-9 handler training together. Jocko is trained in narcotics detection, tracking, and article searches. According to OPD Lieutenant Hildon Sessums, Jocko comes at no cost to the taxpayers of Oxford. Oxford businessman, Johnny Morgan, donated the money to the Oxford Police Department to be used towards a special project and OPD Chief Jeff McCutchen ultimately went with a new K-9 for the department. “Mr. Morgan went above and beyond for the Oxford Police Department,” said McCutchen. “His generosity will help withthemissionof OPDforyearstocome. We thank Mr. Morgan for his support of law enforcement and commitment to help us keep Oxford safe.” The chief also requested that officers Will Hollowell, Canaan Pearson and Byrd be considered as contract agents for the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. This OXFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT (Left to right) Deputy Chief Sheridan Maiden, Johnny Morgan, K9 Officer Brandon Byrd, K9 Jocko, Chief Jeff McCutchen. developers A NEW DISPLAY Artists begin work on large mural to honor Chickasaw maiden Princess Hoka By Staff Report news@oxfordeagle.com Work has started on Oxford’s latest largescale outdoor mural. Anna Murphy has begun the painting of an approximately 1,600 square foot mural on the back wall of Oxford Square North Plaza, facing the parking garage located on The Square. Business owner Helen Overstreet of Mike Overstreet Properties, LLC commissioned the large-scale mural of Princess Hoka, a Chick asaw maiden who once owned the land that is now the City of Oxford. Overstreet, with the assistance of Project Manager and artist, Earl Dismuke, has been working with Murphy since 2019 on the design of the mural. Murphy worked closely with members of the Chickasaw Nation to ensure the accuracy of the design, including the facial features, jewelry, and clothing depicted. The flora and fauna in the design are native to the area, and the animals featured hold special meaning to the Chickasaw Nation. Members of the Chick asaw Nation traveled to Oxford to bless the wall and those involved in the process before painting began. Artist Anna Murphy is a visual artist living in Chicago, Illinois. She holds a Bachelor EARL DISMUKE Artist Anna Murphy is painting a large-scale mural of Chickasaw maiden Princess
See MURAL Page 12 Weekend Edition, November 19-20, 2022 153rd Year, No. 91 — $1.50 Serving Oxford, Lafayette and the University of Mississippi Cryptocurrency not to blame for the scam, P4 Quentin Whitwell to address NWCC grads, P3 Reed named Region 1-5A Offensive Player of the Year, P8 By Denise Strub The Oxford Eagle The Oxford Planning Commis sion has approved the plans for Circle and Square Brewing at 100 Depot St. across from the Courtyard Marriott on Jackson Ave. This will be the first microbrew ery in the city and under the guid ance of Rick Hollander. According to the application, the small craft brewery “will operate 7-barrel system with total fer menting capacity of approximately 35 barrels and serving tanks with approximately 8-12 taps running at all times.” Most of the beer will be sold in the tap room. However 20 percent of what is made must be distributed according to state law. The commission was told the location borders the University Depot, the Depot Trail, and the Ford Center, making it great location as it is about half mile from the clos est residential home. Commissioner Judy Riddell said she was concerned about parking as the plans included only 18 spots. “You have only three spots des ignated for employees,” she said, adding the other 15 would be for the tap room guests Hollander said he believed three spaces would be adequate for staff as one would be for the brewmaster and another for the prep cook. “We’re not a restaurant so food will be very simple,” he said, adding if needed additional parking could be added at the side of the building. The brewery will house a tap room with serving tanks housed in cool room along with kegged beer. The commission approved the requested variances subject to other staff conditions. Also approved was a buffer vari ance for residential apartment complex on the south side of Molly Barr Road, west of the multi-pur Small craft brewery receives go-ahead Planning Commission questions parking, but allows first microbrewery See BREWERY Page 10 By Jake Davis Jake.Davis@oxfordeagle.com Oxford High School linebacker Alex Sanford was among 84 players in the nation selected this week to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Jan. in San Antonio. The current Charger and future Razorback, was recruited by several colleges before com mitting to the University of Arkansas following stellar high school career. The 6’-2”, 240-pound senior had 120 tackles, 17 for loss, three sacks and five quarterback hur ries in 12 games this season, and helped lead the Chargers to an 8-5 record. Players are selected by committee of national recruiting experts and placed on the East or West team. Sanford selected for All-American Bowl Oxford High senior will play in San Antonio Jan. 5 See BOWL Page 10 BRUCE THE OXFORD EAGLE Oxford linebacker Alex Sanford poses with OHS head Cutcliffe after receiving his U.S.Army NEWMAN THE OXFORD EAGLE ACTING OUT Young Thespians Shine In Fulton
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Hoka in her honor on the back wall of Oxford Square North Plaza.The installation is planned for completion in April or mid-May.
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