Double Decker fest sales up
Despite nasty weather predictions and controversy, food and art sales at this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival showed an increase. (May 16, 2013, Page 1)
Some cooks turn nose up at fest’s rules
Several restaurant owners aren’t not thrilled with the Oxford Tourism Council’s new Double Decker Arts Festival food vendor selection process which is asking for Oxford or Double Decker-related menu items for this year’s event. (March 29, 2013, Page 1A, 10A)
Lots of parties, rumors in Oxford
Matthew McConaughey did not rent out City Grocery, but Texas real estate developer Blake Tartt III is throwing a huge party for 600 of his closest friends at The Powerhouse tonight. Open to the public is the Welcome Rebel party at The Lyric tonight at 8 p.m. (September 14, 2012, Page 3A)
Woodson Ridge Farms celebrates second season
Luke and Elizabeth Heiskell moved to Oxford and started their farm, Woodson Ridge Farms, in 2011. Their farm and their love of Oxford has continued to steadily grow ever since. (August 10, 2012, Page 1B, 3B)
Grant OK’d for new farmer’s market
The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Tuesday that would go toward the salary and other administration costs associated with starting up a new farmer’s market on city property. (March 21, 2012, Page 1)
Oxford restaurants in national spotlight
Andrew Zimmern of the Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods America,” visited Oxford Tuesday and Wednesday, spending time with chef John Currence and eating lunch at Mama Jo’s on North Lamar Boulevard which will be featured in an upcoming show this summer. (March 8, 2012, Page 1)
Letters to the Editor
Jessica Perkins writes to thank the individuals and groups who donated time and resources to help the More Than a Meal program in January and February, while Lynn Wilkins writes to thank Knit1 Oxford and the Fiber Festival for putting together a raffle that raised funds for OEPE and LEFE. (February 13, 2012, Page 4A)
City, OFD crack down on 2 Square restaurants
During a special meeting of the Oxford Board of Aldermen Monday, the board agreed to send a letter to three Square restaurants informing them that they need to either build a second exit or keep their capacity down to 49 or face sanctions for violating state fire codes. (December 7, 2011, Page 2)
Some alarmed by fire code inspections
While few violations were found on the Square, city fire inspectors were double checking occupancy levels at many restaurants and bars on the Square on Thursday night. These inspections are expected to continue through the weekend. There are questions from business owners, however, about the frequency and randomness of the checks. (October 14, 2011, Page 1A)
Game day at Ole Miss
Guest columnist Loran Smith of Georgia gives an outsider’s perspective of the game day experience at Ole Miss as he talks about trips to Oxford for games and about the friendships he’s made over the years with members of the community. (September 23, 2011, Page 4A)
