Letters to the Editor
Debbie Paine writes to thank the cleanup crew that makes the Grove experience so special on Ole Miss game days, while Jessica Perkins writes on behalf of More Than A Meal to note that giving is a rewarding part of the program. (October 12, 2012, Page 4A)
Fourth of July activities ramped up
This year’s Fourth of July festivities have been made bigger and better to help Oxford celebrate its 175th birthday along with Independence Day. (July 3, 2012, Page 1, 3)
Big week for celebrating birthdays
We’ve been celebrating Oxford’s 175th birthday for several months and Wednesday will mark our nation’s 236th birthday. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at all the festivities going on this week as the LOU community celebrates. (July 2, 2012, Page 4)
Preparing for Double Decker Arts Festival
It’s looking more and more like we’ll have almost-perfect weather for the 17th annual Double Decker Arts Festival this weekend, and Editor Don Whitten offers a list of things for festival-goers to take care of and get ready for. (April 25, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Joe Stewart writes to call for a fair and open election to re-instate Col. Rebel as the mascot for Ole Miss over the Black Bear. (September 21, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Kelli Harrison writes to talk about the disappointing treatment she and other members of the Ole Miss band received at the season opener this year. (September 14, 2011, Page 4)
Enjoying the magic of spring in Oxford
Oxford Generations columnist Ryan T. Miller writes about the wonder of spring, particularly in the Lafayette-Oxford-University community with all of the things to do. One of the most popular things, Miller writes, is this weekend’s Double Decker Arts Festival. (April 29, 2011, Page 1B)
Tablecloth marks time
Assistant News Editor Anne Pringle recalls years and years of tailgating, whether outside Mississippi Memorial Stadium in Jackson, out of the backs of cars in the Grove at Ole Miss or in the current “tent city” style all over the UM campus as she and other family members get ready for another season of Rebel football – and tailgating. (August 26, 2010, Page 4)
Story-telling teens to make debut at Folk Festival
This Sunday, teens from the Barksdale Boys & Girls Club of North Mississippi in Oxford will get a chance to tell hundreds of people the story of a man who sold his soul to the devil to become the King of the Delta Blues during the annual Yocona International Folk Festival. (August 6, 2010, Page 3A)
Grove stays free
Once the rumor the University of Mississippi might start charging rent for people to set up tents in the Grove on game days hit the social networking scene, it spread like wildfire.
On Tuesday, the university’s Game Day Committee extinguished that fire when it unanimously voted not to charge fees for tailgating during the upcoming 2010 Rebel football season. (April 14, 2010, Page 1A)
