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Library names ‘literary landmark’

Library names ‘literary landmark’ »

The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library has been named a literary landmark by United for Libraries in honor of the late author Larry Brown. (June 19, 2013, Page 1, 12)

Square parking policy gets costly »

Less money than expected has been collected for overtime parking on the Square, causing the city of Oxford to have to amend its revenue budget by $245,000. (June 19, 2013, Page 1, 12)

UM hosts 1st minority business expo »

The University of Mississippi held the first minority business expo on Tuesday. (June 19, 2013, Page 1)

Volunteer program will continue »

Volunteer Oxford will be seeking a new director since Kelly Graeber has accepted a public relations position with the Oxford School District. The volunteer center is in its last year of a three-year grant. (June 18, 2013, Page 1, 12)

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Arts & Entertainment

Oxford Shakespeare Festival celebrates 10th anniversary

Oxford Shakespeare Festival celebrates 10th anniversary »

“Love’s Labour’s Lost” kicks off the Oxford Shakespeare Festival 10th season Friday night (June 14) at Meek Hall Auditorium on the University of Mississippi campus. (more…) (June 13, 2013, Page 6A)

Square Books Jr. ready for birthday bash »

Guess who’s turning 10 this month? It’s the “baby” of the Square Books family, Square Books Jr. The popular children’s book store will be throwing a birthday party Saturday to celebrate with local readers and customers. (June 6, 2013, Page 8)

Sedaris explores humanity with humorous touch in latest work

Sedaris explores humanity with humorous touch in latest work »

David Sedaris explores humanity with a humorous touch in his latest work, “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls.” The New York Times bestselling author will read from, sign and discuss the book at Off Square Books on Saturday (June 1). (more…) (May 30, 2013, Page 6, 7)

Cheng, Chatham explore Miss. in ‘Southern Cross the Dog’

Cheng, Chatham explore Miss. in ‘Southern Cross the Dog’ »

Bill Cheng will make his first trip to the Magnolia State and will read from, sign and discuss his debut novel “Southern Cross the Dog” at Off Square Books on Tuesday (May 21). (more…) (May 16, 2013, Page 6, 7)

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Features

Shakespeare in the Summer »

The Oxford Shakespeare Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this summer and several local thespians are participating in the productions.  (June 14, 2013, Page 1B)

Seeking a simple life in paradise »

Ben Power found a place to call home in Oxford, but the lure of island life wins out. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the local bartender and special-education teacher as he sets off for the Caribbean in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (June 13, 2013, Page 3A)

Sunset in the Grove Sunset in the Grove »

Free music series returns to the Grove and will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sundays in June and July. (June 7, 2013, Page 1B)

Help wanted — and a good night’s sleep »

Green columnist Milly West asks the community help her to make Oxford a healthy and sustainable place to call home for future generations. (June 7, 2013, Page 2B)

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