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Free screening of ‘Roots So Deep’ docu-series Wednesday at Malco

“Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there)” from filmmaker Peter Byck is a four-part documentary…

Lifestyle

Bonsai focus of free educational program

Local bonsai expert Zach Adamz will introduce the art and horticulture of bonsai during a free educational program…

News

Chadwick Farm is quickly becoming a fall family favorite

Chadwick Farm has quickly become a must-visit destination for families looking to enjoy some good, old-fashioned fall fun.…

Lifestyle

Orange Therapy

Pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors are now available at the popular St. Peter’s Pumpkins Patch.  The…

Garden/Outdoors

Soybean, cotton harvests benefit from clear weather

By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service Harvest for two of the state’s most significant row crops is well…

Garden/Outdoors

Corn, rice harvest is wrapped for 2024

Corn and rice harvests wrapped up for Mississippi fields a bit ahead of schedule, helped by the ideal…

Lifestyle

Working fall chores and avoiding cat cooties

By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route   With September well on its way to being over there were…

Lifestyle

LC Master Gardener Fall Lecture welcomes Sherra Owen

Sherra Owen will be the guest presenter at the upcoming Lafayette County Master Gardeners Fall Lecture. The event…

Columnists

The world is watching

By Jan Penton Miller Columnist The oppressive heat caused perspiration to run in rivulets across my face as…

News

The Bonsai Businessman: A Journey from hobby to enterprise

In the serene world of miniature trees, Zack Adamz stands out as a unique entrepreneur who has transformed…

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Mid-Town Farmers’ Market

On Saturday, local vendors sell fresh produce at the Mid-Town Farmers’ Market on North Lamar Boulevard, just a…

Columnists

Summer fades fast, enjoy the easy living

By Bonnie Brown Columnist “Summertime and the livin is easy.” This song was composed in 1933-34 by George…

Garden/Outdoors

Photo gallery: More than just veggies

Fresh produce, flowers, meats and more – all from local farmers –  are available at the Oxford Community…

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Flowers galore!

Photos by M. Ben Williams

Lifestyle

Meet Your Farmer days set for Arena

The Lafayette County Multi-Purpose Arena has announced the launch of Meet Your Farmer days, a series of free…

Lifestyle

Pie Fest 2024 coming to OXCM June 25

Have you been fine-tuning your baking skills and you’re ready to show off? Join the Oxford Community Market…

Garden/Outdoors

Hydropower Ahead for Mississippi, Sardis Dam on the List

By Hal Fox UM journalism student   Mississippi is one of only two states in the country with…

Lifestyle

Native plants, trees are more than backdrops

By Bonnie Brown Columnist The drive on Highway 6 to Lee County and Tupelo is not considered a…

News

Free fishing days this weekend

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks invites all residents to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week,…

Garden/Outdoors

Lafayette Cattlemen’s Association meeting Thursday

The Lafayette Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the County Extension Office on Thursday. Will Gibson…

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‘The Earth Laughs in Flowers’

Red, white and purple impatiens adorn the Oxford Square on May 15, 2024, and accentuate the recently restored…

Garden/Outdoors

Ole Miss grad spent four years helping to address food insecurity

As a freshman in 2020 at the University of Mississippi, Jackson McArthur decided he wanted to do some…