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Education

Scott Center future uncertain; students placed in age appropriate classes

The Scott Center, which provides educational services for severely mentally and physically challenged students in the Oxford School District and surrounding districts, faces an uncertain ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Saturday, June 10, 2017 4:19 pm

Food

John and Lauren Stokes introduce Oxford to a Mediterranean-style restaurant, Tarasque

French folklore tells of a beast called the Tarasque, which was tamed by Saint Martha, the patron saint of cooks. The legend says that she ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Friday, June 9, 2017 11:24 am

Lifestyle

Incoming Ole Miss freshman Kelly Bates overcomes illness

Universities like Harvard, Yale and Vanderbilt recruited high school graduate Kelly Bates, but instead, she turned them down and will be arriving at Ole Miss ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Friday, June 9, 2017 11:19 am

News

Oxford High School Theatre Arts Guild hosting fundraisers to celebrate 15 years

The Oxford High School Theatre Arts Guild is celebrating its 15th anniversary with two big fundraising events taking place next week. The money raised from ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Thursday, June 8, 2017 10:31 am

Education

Oxford School District holds final public meeting to build new school

The Oxford School District held its third and final meeting regarding a bond referendum to build a new elementary school. The bond is set to ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 9:50 am

Education

Oxford School District creates preliminary budget without fed funds

Representatives on the school board for the Oxford School District debated on the fates of three positions that could be cut with the new budget ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, June 5, 2017 10:37 am

Business

Yalobusha Brewery: Only microbrewery in north Mississippi to offer much more

In just under four years, the Yalobusha Brewing Company based in Water Valley has made a name for itself as the only microbrewery in northern ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, June 4, 2017 6:00 am

Food

Applebee’s closed in Oxford

Applebee’s on Jackson Avenue has closed its doors permanently. DineEquity, the restaurant’s parent company (which also owns IHOP), has had a difficult year. According to ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Friday, June 2, 2017 9:53 am

News

Euro Fest car show canceled

The First Annual Renaissance Euro Fest, which was scheduled for this Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Pavilion on University Avenue, has been canceled. Potential ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:13 am

Events

Corey Harper to play Proud Larry’s

The 21-year-old singer-songwriter Corey Harper has already lived out the dreams of most people his age. Last year, Harper had the chance to open for ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:51 am

Business

Juleps and Jockeys raises $40K

The day of the Kentucky Derby, the United Way held their fundraiser Juleps and Jockeys and while it may have been raining at the event ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:49 am

News

Group archiving racially motivated murders

On September 17, 1935, a murder took place in Oxford that has been largely unacknowledged in the decades since. Kyleen Burke, a law student with ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 10:19 am

Education

Harvey warning parents of dangerous online social media game

A disturbing new trend has been making the rounds online. The Blue Whale Challenge is allegedly a new social media “game” that has been driving ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, May 29, 2017 7:25 am

Lifestyle

Oxford High School junior Eli Hartnett launches LLC for his drones

At 16 years old, Eli Hartnett is running a business that could save lives. Two years ago, the now rising junior at Oxford High School ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, May 28, 2017 6:00 am

News

Oxford kidney transplant recipient Robert Ivy has found his purpose and wants to spread the word to others

In 1999, lifelong Oxonian Robert Ivy was diagnosed with a disease he didn’t see coming. Ivy’s doctor told him that he had come down with ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, May 28, 2017 2:00 am

Education

2017 Oxford graduates are the most decorated class in school history

A total of 270 students walked across the stage at the Tad Smith Coliseum during the Oxford High School graduation ceremony. On Friday, the largest ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Saturday, May 27, 2017 4:02 pm

Education

Oxford Middle School 8th grader Edmund Doerksen takes geography skills to national competition

Do you know the Japanese peninsula that lies just south of Mt. Fuji? How about the largest island in the Shetland Islands? Eighth grader Edmund ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Friday, May 26, 2017 10:19 am

Events

Zen teacher Elliston-Roshi brings exhibit, sessions to Oxford’s Powerhouse

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important and to stay grounded. For some, Zen meditation is ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 11:06 am

Events

Old-time piano playing world championship back in Oxford

This weekend, piano players from all over the country (and one from across the Pond) will be making their way to Oxford to compete for ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 10:56 am

Education

Schools within the Oxford School District are pushing registration

Between 4,300 and 4,400 children are expected to be attending a school in the Oxford School District in the fall. But reportedly, not everyone has ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:58 am

Lifestyle

Oxford’s hosting unique exhibit with “misbits” gallery

A new exhibit at Misbits (stylized as “misbits”) gallery in Oxford will literally be creating quite the buzz. That’s because the work being displayed from ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:12 am

Lifestyle

And The Echo headed to The Grove

The synth-pop band And The Echo don’t sound like any other group in Oxford. And the duo, composed of Winn McElroy and singer Morgan Pennington, ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, May 21, 2017 6:00 am

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