Friday, March 27, 2015

Bobbi Kristina Brown remains in coma

The condition of Bobbi Kristina Brown has continued to leave many people in shock as she remains on life support.

Brown, 22, who is the late Whitney Houston's daughter, has been in a medically induced coma since the end of January after being found faced down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her home in Georgia by boyfriend Nick Gordon.

Almost two months have passed, and Brown has failed to show any sign of improvement.

According to foxnews.com, Brown's grandmother, Cissy Houston, has decided to speak out about her granddaughter's latest condition.

"[There's] still not a great deal of hope," 81-year-old Houston said.

Houston, has come to terms with whatever happens to her granddaughter. She's hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

“If he works a miracle, thank God. If it happens the other way, I’m alright,” she said.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

U.S. Navy SEAL dies in Training Accident

A parachute accident turned fatal when a Navy SEAL was killed in a parachute jump in Southern California on Wednesday, Navy official said.

 According to latimes.com, the Navy SEAL killed in the accident was identified Thursday as Petty Officer 3rd-class Jason Kortz of Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Kortz, 29, was killed Wednesday during a parachute training mission in the Riverside County community of Perris. The incident is under investigation.

Kortz was assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Group one, which is the Coronado-based SEALS group.

According to abcnews.go.com, Kortz enlisted in the Navy in 2012 and completed basic training for the SEALs last year in Coronado.

He is survived by his wife, parents and brother.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Board of Aldermen Meeting

                                (An Oxford citizen speaks at the Board of Aldermen meeting)

The Board of Aldermen of Oxford held their first of two monthly meetings on Tuesday, Mar. 3. During the meeting, several cases were in review and Oxford citizens were given the opportunity to come and voice their concerns about the changing of certain parts of Oxford that hold history, and other major issues they felt needed to be resolved.

 As each resident stepped forward to share their opinions, some caught themselves fighting back tears when acknowledging how the city pays little attention to the livelihoods of the Oxford citizens, who have to deal with loud disturbances from reckless college students and public transportation vehicles.

All cases and matters on the agenda are important to the Oxford citizens, but one case that stood out the most was Case #1912, which was a request to conditionally rezone 30 to 58 acres from Country Estate Residential to (RC) Multi-Unit Residential, which was located on the 100 block of Old Taylor Road.

"It is difficult to consider rezoning any property right now when we have just engaged professionals to evaluate all parts of our city for a long-term, comprehensive plan. It would be impossible to obtain an accurate study with constantly moving parts." Jay Hughes, Ward I, said.

The rezoning on Old Taylor Road appeared to be the lengthiest and most relevant discussion because it effects so many people and resources, and must be evaluated according to law, and what is best for all of Oxford, not just the property owners.

"Every item on the agenda is important. Some do not require the same amount of discussion or input from the public, and all planning and growth issues are critical." Robyn Tannehill, Ward II, said.

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen hold regular business meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at in the Courtroom of City Hall at 5:00 p.m.

"The trail case stood out the most. There were pretty good points on both sides." Bryan Jines from Oxford, said.