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State’s mayors unite in annual regional food drive

Extra Table has launched the North Mississippi March of the Mayors, a regional food drive sponsored by Atmos. …

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New phase of community partnership program focuses on Oxford

Projects include outreach to Spanish-speaking community, strengthening food security initiatives By Erin Garrett The University of Mississippi is…

Food

New executive chef joins The Sipp wine and tapas bar

Kiamie Enterprises recently announced the appointment of Chef Will Brady, a culinary maestro with over 25 years of…

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‘Fine dining?’ Nope – just good, award-winning food

By Robert St. John Since 1999 I have written every week in this space, a thousand words a…

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United Way seeks FY 2024-2025 grant proposals 

News release Due to the generous support of its donors, the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County (UWOLC) will…

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Restaurant inspection grades: mostly A scores, one C

The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 35 food service inspections in Lafayette County between Jan. 1 and Jan.…

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Cash Saver was a busy place Friday

Larson’s Cash Saver was a busy place on Friday. The store opened from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

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Cold weather rekindles cornbread’s popularity

By Kara Kimbrough One thing you can always count on when frigid temperatures envelope Mississippi – grocery store…

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Chicory Market’s brown bag permit approved, grand opening Friday

By Alyssa Schnugg As the new expanded Chicory Market readies for its grand opening Friday at its new…

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CWD Update: Mississippi detects 14 new positives last week

By Hunter Cloud Brookhaven Daily Leader The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks reported a rash of…

Food

Southern traditions: Mississippians ring in New Year with luck on the menu

In the heart of the South, Mississippians are welcoming the New Year with a spread of traditional foods…

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Kimbrough’s favorite recipes (so far) of ’23

By Kara Kimbrough In case you were waiting for it.…my annual “Favorite foods, supermarket products, restaurants and destinations…

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Chipotle’s second location, construction update

Construction on Chipotle Mexican Grill is well underway at Sisk and Commonwealth Blvd in Oxford Commons. Crews continue…

New Chick-fil-A Site Plan Under Review by Oxford Planning Commission

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Chick-fil-A site plan approved by Commission

Second store will have double parking spots The Oxford Planning Commission reviewed and approved the proposed site plan…

Huddle House Open on Christmas Day Across Nearly 300 Locations

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Huddle House open on Christmas Day across nearly 300 locations

Huddle House announced it will keep nearly 300 of its locations open on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, to…

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Select ornamental kale for garden color, produce

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service If you would like to add plants that will provide color to…

OPD Donation Drive

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OPD collects donations for needy

On Friday, Dec. 8, from 3-7 p.m., the Oxford Police Department will be collecting donations for Commodores Care…

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Mid-South Housing makes donation

With the holiday season approaching, the overwhelming need for families and individuals to have access to food is…

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A bag of homemade Christmas treats might be a lifesaver

By Kara Kimbrough  Borrowing a phrase from a former college student of mine who once said, “Wow, you…

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Tait named new chef de cuisine at City Grocery

Award-winning chef, author and restaurateur John Currence has announced that City Grocery has named Eric Tait as the…

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Foreign purchase of farmland reported

Pursuant to House Bill 280 of the Mississippi Legislature’s 2023 Regular Session, the Study Committee on Foreign Purchase…

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Shop local; bake and create in your kitchen

By Kara Kimbrough Food Columnist It’s time for my annual “Please stop sending all your hard-earned money to…