Lifestyle

The serendipitous life of Jason Plunk

By Julie Hines Mabus Photos by Bruce Newman On June 8, 1971, a boy was born at the ...

March 18, 2024

Arts

Former Oxonian to debut short film at upcoming OFF

Brian Whisenant never gave up on his dream of making a film based on a play he was ...

March 18, 2024

Lifestyle

Goodbye to winter, hello spring!

By Susan Mah Lifestyle columnist Growing up in the South as a biracial person was often a challenge. ...

March 18, 2024

Lifestyle

Keeping Rowan Oak

By Clifton Odom Photos by Bruce Newman When my publisher mentioned that we would be interviewing Bill Griffin ...

March 15, 2024

News

MS Roses Chapter of The Links to host Black Family Wellness Expo

The Mississippi Roses Chapter of The Links Inc. will hold a Black Family Wellness Expo from 10 a.m. ...

March 15, 2024

Lifestyle

Service to the community – Kurt Brummett and the United Way

Profile 2024: Service to the community – Kurt Brummett  and the United Way  By Denise Strub Community, partnership ...

March 14, 2024

Lifestyle

A new chapter for Chicory Market

Profile 2024: A new chapter for Chicory Market By Lauren Jones Bruce Newman photo In the heart of ...

March 13, 2024

Lifestyle

Oxford recertified as Hometown Mississippi Retirement city

Ten cities across the state, including Oxford, have qualified for a three-year recertification through Welcome Home Mississippi. The ...

March 13, 2024

News

Poison Prevention Week reminds safety first

By James L. Cummins Conservation Corner  Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23. The third week in March each ...

March 13, 2024

Lifestyle

OHS announces top Class of ‘24 grads

The Oxford High School Class of 2024 announced its top two students recently –  Zeyad Ibrahim and Scarlet ...

March 13, 2024

Arts

Oxford High junior second in poetry contest

The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) last week announced that Malisha Taylor, a sophomore at Pascagoula High School, is ...

March 13, 2024

Lifestyle

Easter lunch should be special, not stressful

By Kara Kimbrough  Food columnist Sitting down to a bountiful lunch on Easter Sunday has been an American ...

March 13, 2024

News

Lottery FY transfer nearly $85M

With the Mississippi Lottery’s February transfer of $10,214,775.49, the total fiscal year-to-date transfer to the state reached $84,969,094.63. ...

March 13, 2024

News

Oxford Fire Department March 5-10 activity log

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls March 5-10: 1 structure fire 1 vehicle fire 16 ...

March 13, 2024

Lifestyle

Mad Hatter cuts ribbon to celebrate opening

March 13, 2024

Lifestyle

Tennis anyone?

‘My wife and I were both playing tennis at the time and when they built the clay courts ...

March 13, 2024

Lifestyle

Art show celebrates legacy of John P. Meek

City Grocery showcasing work of late artist From YAC In a harmonious blend of art and ambiance, City ...

March 13, 2024

News

Walmart expanding pick-up delivery site

The Oxford Walmart is expanding its grocery pickup site, according to a site plan presented to the Oxford ...

March 13, 2024

Lifestyle

UM Music announces free March concerts

The University of Mississippi Music Department will present several free concerts this month. Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30 ...

March 13, 2024

News

LHS senior named National Merit finalist​

Staff report Lafayette High School senior Cameron Bolen has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 National ...

March 13, 2024

Lifestyle

The House Drummer

March 12, 2024

Lifestyle

‘Adam the First’ will open 21st Oxford Film Festival

The Oxford Film Festival has announced the schedule and opening night film for the 21st edition of the ...

March 12, 2024