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News

Bill Terry celebrates 50 years at Camp Rainbow in Oxford

Once a week, Bill Terry makes a call to a place that’s near and dear to his heart. That place is Camp Rainbow. And for ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Friday, July 7, 2017 9:30 am

Business

Oxford start-up reflecting on the future

A new business in Oxford believes the future is now. Myra Mirrors, a start-up tech company founded by two Ole Miss graduates, is looking to ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, July 3, 2017 10:24 am

Events

Oxford-Lafayette County to have fun-filled Fourth of July

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Family Crisis Services is ensuring that there will be plenty for those in town on the Fourth of ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, July 3, 2017 10:22 am

Lifestyle

Writer Rose McLarney focuses on works about life in Southern regions

Before she was even old enough to realize it, Rose McLarney was a poet. The current Summer Poet in Residence at Ole Miss began writing ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, July 2, 2017 6:00 am

News

Magnificent memory means money for Oxford native Alex Mullen

Most people can’t remember what they had for breakfast never mind the order of 52 playing cards in a row. But Alex Mullen can. Mullen, ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Thursday, June 29, 2017 9:56 am

Lafayette County

United Way of Oxford and Lafayette County invests in LOU agencies

The United Way of Oxford and Lafayette County has released its grant recipients for its fiscal year 2017-2018. A total of $330,000 was awarded to ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:08 am

Business

Oxford School District Superintendant Brian Harvey recommends cutting 3 faculty positions

The Superintendent of the Oxford School District, Brian Harvey, has given the board his recommendation on what to do with three jobs that were in ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 10:03 am

Events

Front porch conference returns to Oxford; will be held at the Mill at Plein Air

For the second consecutive year, the Conference on the Front Porch will be returning to the Mill at Plein Air in Taylor this fall. The ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 10:02 am

Events

Lafayette-Oxford’s Fourth of July parade set to roll on Independence Day

With the Fourth of July happening next week, the Lafayette-Oxford community is bringing back its annual parade to celebrate the holiday. Through a sign-up form ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, June 26, 2017 10:20 am

Lifestyle

Local Oxford artist Carlyle Wolfe has a unique studio located on Highway 30

As each season passes, and leaves fall from the trees and bloom again during spring, artist Carlyle Wolfe is there to witness it all firsthand. ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, June 25, 2017 6:00 am

News

New law draws ire of many locally; Others believe law protects rights of business

On Thursday, a federal appeals court reversed a law allowing businesses in the state of Mississippi to deny services to same-sex couples. The bill, HB ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Saturday, June 24, 2017 12:00 pm

Events

One of several Oxford events planned to coincide with Bicentennial celebration

Before the Governor’s Concert for the Mississippi Bicentennial takes place on Saturday evening, there will be plenty of activities for young and old alike throughout ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Thursday, June 22, 2017 10:54 am

Lafayette County

Grisham book signing a big deal to his many fans

Vicky Fitchett has read every single John Grisham book with the exception of two. And one of them, “Camino Island,” was just printed two weeks ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:50 am

Events

Governor’s Concert on Saturday moved from Grove back to Ford Center

Tropical Storm Cindy may not have come to Oxford yet, but it’s already changing outdoor plans for this weekend. The Governor’s Concert at the Mississippi ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 9:39 am

Business

Yoknapatawpha Arts Council receives $10,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council was presented with a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts which will be used to fund one of ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 10:40 am

News

Officials capture alligator in Yalobusha County

Some Yalobusha County officers recently found themselves in a scaly situation. On Saturday evening, Yalobusha County deputies Sgt. Jim Bailey and Jason Mangrum responded to ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, June 19, 2017 10:29 am

Garden/Outdoors

Oxford’s Carrot Camp program teaches appreciation for nature and gardening

It’s never too early to teach kids the importance of nutrition and fitness, and a camp in Oxford looks to instill these values in the ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, June 18, 2017 6:00 am

News

Author John Grisham comes home to Oxford, looking forward to return visit

Bestselling author John Grisham needs little introduction. Since publishing his first book, “A Time To Kill”, in 1989, the modern master of the legal thriller ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, June 18, 2017 2:00 am

Education

BMH-North Mississippi camp teaches basics of nursing

A lot of training is required to become a nurse, doctor or any position in the medical, but some local students in the area are ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Saturday, June 17, 2017 5:11 pm

News

Couple arrested for breaking into business

An Oxford man and woman were arrested on Monday, June 12 for burglary. Andrew Goodwin, 19, and Alexis Wright, 21, reportedly went into Marquis Towing ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 3:50 pm

News

Parking commission has decided on garage design for the Square in Oxford

The Downtown Parking Advisory Commission has decided on the design that they like best for the new parking garage to be built on the Square. ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:35 am

News

Road construction on Sisk, Highway 6 and Highway 7 holding up Hyatt Place in Oxford

A new Hyatt Place hotel is in the works, but before it’s built, the Oxford Planning Commission voted that some requirements will have to be ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 11:00 am

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