Lifestyle

RIP Dick Waterman, keeper of the blues and my favourite columnist

By Nik Dirga Contributor   Mississippi blues writer, photographer and keeper of the flame Dick Waterman has died, one of ...

January 29, 2024

Lifestyle

Bonsai, planners, paintings, revisioning: YAC’s 2024 community supported artists

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council strives to challenge “creative entrepreneurs to imagine how to apply their work in new ...

January 29, 2024

Lifestyle

No conspiracy here: The serial success of the ‘Deadbolt Mystery Society’

By Phil Hardwick Magnolia Tribune A Tupelo company co-founded by two brothers started as an escape room. Then ...

January 29, 2024

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First day of ‘fast-draw’ championship crowns new world record-holder

The Mississippi Fast Draw Championship – held by the X-Treme Fast Draw Association – crowned a new world-record ...

January 26, 2024

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YAC creatives present goals Sunday

Each year the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council challenges creative entrepreneurs to formulate a goal for their businesses and to ...

January 26, 2024

Lifestyle

Portrait of the state focus of upcoming poetry event

News release Mississippi may bear the scars of a history of poverty and racial oppression but it is ...

January 25, 2024

Arts

Pop-up art market at the Powerhouse Saturday; booths available

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is holding a pop-up art market supporting the Oxford Fiber Festival this weekend at ...

January 24, 2024

Lifestyle

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns Feb. 1

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns to live performances Thursday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Powerhouse ...

January 23, 2024

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Return to Mexico: A photo essay by Susan Mah

By Susan Mah As I write this, it’s 23 degrees outside and all my faucets are trickling water. ...

January 22, 2024

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Anubis Improv brings hit ‘The Armando’ to Powerhouse Feb. 2

What happens when you combine the rich history of Southern storytelling with the unpredictability of improv comedy? You ...

January 22, 2024

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St. Peter’s Episcopal winter soiree features acclaimed soloists

Listeners are in for a treat Friday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church when two acclaimed soloists perform in ...

January 22, 2024

Lifestyle

Due to weather conditions, 14th Annual Oxford Fiber Festival goes online only

From YAC This weekend’s in-person 14th Annual Oxford Fiber Festival had been cancelled due to severe weather conditions. ...

January 18, 2024

Lifestyle

2024 Oxford Fiber Festival will be held this weekend at the Powerhouse

The Oxford Fiber Festival will present 24 vendors during this year’s festival slated for Friday and Saturday at ...

January 16, 2024

Lifestyle

Howorth to speak to Historical Society

The quarterly meeting of the Lafayette County Historical and Genealogical Society will be Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2:30 ...

January 10, 2024

Lifestyle

Oxford Book Conference picks up support

Hawthornden Foundation recognizes literary lineup By Rebecca Lauck Cleary In honor of its upcoming 30th year, the Oxford ...

January 10, 2024

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Fast Draw event coming to Arena

Nationally ranked professionals will be coming to Lafayette County to compete in the inaugural Mississippi championship of the ...

January 10, 2024

Lifestyle

Small business owners exchange tips at upcoming ‘Big Bad Business’ workshops

A new year is a great time to set new goals and make positive changes in your life ...

January 9, 2024

Lifestyle

Oxford Civic Chorus’ 25th anniversary season features spring concert

The Oxford Civic Chorus’ 25th anniversary season continues, culminating with its spring concert “Oxford Sings!” at 3 p.m. ...

January 5, 2024

Arts

MSU author’s ‘Birddogs and Tough Old Broads’ highlights women journalists in Mississippi

Book includes Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal’s Norma Fields’ importance in journalism By Sarah Nicholas Mississippi State faculty member ...

January 5, 2024

Lifestyle

Terry Fator coming to Heindl Center Jan. 27

The Heindl Center for the Performing Arts is hosting ventriloquist and comedian Terry Fator on Jan. 27 at ...

January 3, 2024

Lifestyle

A Magnolia Christmas

January 3, 2024

Lifestyle

Use common sense when it comes to fireworks

Fireworks were involved with more than 10,000 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during 2022, according to ...

December 27, 2023