North Mississippi: The land of the Chickasaw
Historian Jack Mayfield begins a series of articles about the true first natives of North Mississippi. (March 8, 2013, Page 2B)
Swedish home designer makes mark in Oxford
Several of Oxford’s older, historic homes were designed by Swedish designer and master craftsman Gustav M. Torgerson. (March 1, 2013, Page 3B)
A bridge between black and white communities
Jack Mayfield dedicates this month’s column to the memory of the late Leonard Thompson who made a profound impact on the black community. (February 15, 2013, Page 2B)
UM History class partners with the Burns Belfry
A University of Mississippi history class is partnering with the Burns Belfry committee to bring light to Lafayette County’s black history. (February 8, 2013, Page 2B)
Lamar arrives in London after 3 months of travel
It took L.Q.C. Lamar three months to get from Oxford to London in 1862 when he went to serve as a delegate overseas. (January 25, 2013, Page 2B)
Col. L.Q.C. Lamar and his Confederate commission to Europe
Historian and columnist Jack Mayfield writes this week about Lamar’s time in the Civil War and his following appointment as a diplomat overseas. (January 18, 2013, Page 2B)
‘Old Tarantula’ and the observation balloon
Hot air balloons were often used during the Civil War to getting a birds-eye view on the other side. (January 11, 2013, Page 2B)
Rebels make 34th bowl appearance this weekend
Columnist Jack Mayfield takes us back through the Rebels history with bowl games. (January 4, 2013, Page 3B)
Family Bible’s return unites descendants of opposing foes
Historian Jack Mayfield tells us the story of the return of a Civil War-era family Bible. (December 28, 2012, Page 2B)
Gen. Grant takes his men and leaves Oxford
Historian Jack Mayfield continues his series on the occupation of Oxford during the Civil War. (December 21, 2012, Page 3B)
