Columnists
Oxford artist has been painting for 40 years
Dirk van Oostendorp, 82, has always had a keen artistic eye for his surroundings. Recently, one of his paintings, “Walk of Champions” (featuring the famous ...
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Elections
Local Democrats prepare for the future
After Donald Trump won the presidency last week, the Lafayette County Democrats gathered together to discuss the results of the election and plan for the ...
by Andy Belt, Friday, November 18, 2016 10:53 am
News
UM students talk fear, anxiety post-election
After last week’s election, many students on the Ole Miss campus have sparked debate, from both sides of the political spectrum, about its outcome ...
by Andy Belt, Thursday, November 17, 2016 11:12 am
Education
Oxford school board to consider racial reconciliation program
At a meeting Monday night, the Oxford School District Board of Trustees voted to proceed with further research into a free program offered by ...
by Andy Belt, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:49 am
News
Oxford honors military members at Veterans Day celebration event
A Veterans Day celebration was held at the National Guard Armory in Oxford Friday, honoring the men and women who have served the country from ...
by Andy Belt, Monday, November 14, 2016 3:26 pm
Education
Bishop proves it’s not too late to get a GED
Recently, the Lafayette County Literary Council and its ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education) Program reached an important milestone. Norma Bishop, 51, became the first participant ...
by Andy Belt, Sunday, November 13, 2016 6:00 am
Lifestyle
Trio of artists have works on display at Southside Gallery this month
For the month of November, the Southside Gallery (150 Courthouse Square) will be exhibiting three artists who are no strangers to the building. “All three ...
by Andy Belt, Sunday, November 13, 2016 6:00 am
Education
Jeffrey Vitter officially installed as Ole Miss chancellor
Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter was officially inaugurated as the 17th chancellor of the University of Mississippi in a ceremony Thursday at the Ford Center on campus. ...
by Andy Belt, Friday, November 11, 2016 11:22 am
News
Wizard Walk promotes local youth to read a book
Young wizards and witches roamed the grounds of Avent Park late Monday afternoon. They chased each other with homemade wands while wearing black cloaks and ...
by Andy Belt, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 11:03 am
Oxford Town
Movie Review: Doctor Strange
Marvel Studios’ movies have been with us for nearly a decade now and within this deluge of superhero flicks, a clear (but increasingly crowded) universe ...
by Andy Belt, Monday, November 7, 2016 12:13 pm
News
Diabetes walk raises funds, awareness
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi held a charity walk Sunday afternoon which wound its way through Oxford and the Ole Miss campus. An estimated 75 ...
by Andy Belt, Monday, November 7, 2016 10:48 am
Business
Lenny’s shows appreciation to sub sandwich customers
No matter how you slice it, the results of the impending election next week are going to stress people out. Lenny’s Sub Shop at ...
by Andy Belt, Monday, November 7, 2016 10:33 am
Lifestyle
University Museum hosting ‘Apocrypha’ through December 10
Jackson artist Jason Twiggy Lott describes his artwork in the exhibition “Apocrypha” at the University Museum as “literally trash” that he finds on the street, ...
by Andy Belt, Sunday, November 6, 2016 6:00 am
Business
CoreLogic holds innovation center grand opening in Oxford
CoreLogic, which bought out the homegrown technology company FNC, unveiled a new innovation center on its Oxford campus this week. FNC was founded in the ...
by Andy Belt, Friday, November 4, 2016 10:54 am
News
McDaniel: Speech being suppressed at Ole Miss
State Sen. Chris McDaniel shared his thoughts on free speech at Ole Miss Thursday night as part of an event organized by the Our ...
by Andy Belt, Friday, November 4, 2016 10:48 am
News
A night at the opera
Starting tonight, Ole Miss music and theatre students will debut “Opera and Musical Theatre Scenes: Inspired by Art and Dance,” a performance serving as the ...
by Andy Belt, Thursday, November 3, 2016 11:00 am
Top Home
State Senator Chris McDaniel to Speak on Campus
On Thursday, November 3 State Senator Chris McDaniel will be speaking at Ole Miss. He plans to talk about the preservation of historic iconography and ...
by Andy Belt, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 2:28 pm
Education
Oxford students learn dangers of using tobacco products
Outside of the Oxford Conference Center on Tuesday morning was a banner which read, “One out of three smokers will eventually die from a ...
by Andy Belt, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 10:18 am
News
Buy back candy a sweet deal
The Lee Dentistry office in Oxford offered a sweet deal this week. Coinciding with Halloween, the office bought back candy from children at $1 per ...
by Andy Belt, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 10:03 am
Oxford Town
Seratones at Proud Larry’s
On October 27, the blues-driven rock ‘n’ roll quartet Seratones from Shreveport, Louisiana commanded the stage at Proud Larry’s. With their fiery debut album, “Get ...
by Andy Belt, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 2:14 pm
Business
Young filmmaker tries to break out
At 5 years old, Oxford resident Tony King first picked up a camera, and he hasn’t put it down since. The now 16-year-old senior ...
by Andy Belt, Sunday, October 30, 2016 12:14 am
News
Andrew W.K. bringing ‘positive’ tour to Proud Larry’s Tuesday
Rocker Andrew W.K. has always embraced a party. Since his 2001 debut album, “I Get Wet”, W.K. (whose surname is Wilkes-Krier) has sang and ...
by Andy Belt, Sunday, October 30, 2016 12:10 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, November 8
Top-25 teams will be in action in 10 games on Friday’s college basketball slate. That includes the North…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, November 8
There are 10 games on the college basketball schedule on Friday that feature a ranked squad. That includes…
Grizzlies vs. Wizards Injury Report Today – November 8
Here’s a look at the injury report for the Memphis Grizzlies (5-4), which currently has six players listed,…
How to Watch SEC College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 7
The Jacksonville Dolphins versus the Florida Gators is the only game on the Thursday college basketball slate that…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 7
The Jacksonville Dolphins and the Florida Gators take the court in the only game on the college basketball…
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