Lifestyle

Opinion: Nothing takes place of persistence

By T.J. Ray Columnist   Since we call oranges orange, why don’t we call lemons yellows and apples ...

Lifestyle

Opinion: Lent is perfect timing this year

By Steve Stricker Columnist Today I am eight wonderful days into my 40-day Lenten journey in the peaceful, ...

Lifestyle

Opinion: Don’t be afraid to look past the dirt

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist   I have a shop on our property. It is a real blessing ...

Columnists

Opinion: Kinder, gentler world needed

By Bonnie Brown  Columnist Why are we less civil these days than in the past?  I really don’t ...

Lifestyle

New Lafayette County farmers’ market to launch in June

Lafayette County residents will soon have another opportunity to shop locally for fresh produce from local farmers. The ...

Lifestyle

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour in Taylor this Thursday

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour will perform its show in Taylor this week. The show will kick off ...

Lifestyle

Daylight Saving Time here again Sunday

By Bonnie Brown Columnist Are you ready to leap into Spring on March 9 via Daylight Savings Time?  ...

Lifestyle

Almost time to celebrate Cinco de Leso

By  Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist   Happy Birthday! For all I know, you may be celebrating your birthday ...

Columnists

Days of reflection during Lent season

By Steve Stricker Columnist Submitting this on Thursday, February 27, met with Dr. Lyn’s Nurse Katie at 11:30 ...

Arts

Oxford Film Festival concludes 22nd event

The Oxford Film Festival wrapped up its 22nd event, showcasing more than 80 films to hundreds of film ...

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Ferd on Fiddle

Lead Singer and fiddler Ferd Mosye of the band FERD rocked the Powerhouse on Thursday night before performing ...

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Watermelon Girl

HeavyDrunk (vocals and electric guitar) and Watermelon Slim (vocals and harmonica) entertained the early Thacker Mountain Radio crowd ...

News

OPC takes home three first-place awards from MS Rec and Parks conference

By John Davis OPC Community Relations Director   For the seventh time since 2016, the Oxford Park Commission ...

Lifestyle

Dexter and The Moonrocks, Liam St. John to play at The Lyric Oxford Saturday

Dexter and The Moonrocks, known for their signature “Western Space Grunge” sound, and blues-rock artist Liam St. John ...

Lifestyle

Life is Just a Vapor

Paul Thorn’s new album evokes gratitude and optimism  By Galen Holley Getting old is hard, and, on his ...

Health

Mental illness: An elephant in the room

By T.J. Ray Columnist   From 26 July 2011   My email brought a cute cartoon recently. It ...

Lifestyle

Always best to pack own bags

By Bonnie Brown Columnist I’ve recently read about people who have packed guns and ammunition in their luggage ...

Columnists

The blessings of the animals around us

By Les Ferguson, Jr.  Columnist When I was a child, my first dog was a Toy Poodle-Beagle mix. ...

Lifestyle

Feeling like a pot-holed road

By Steve Stricker Columnist I’m from the “Show Me” state of Missouri – kind of surprised that I’m ...

Lifestyle

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield Captain Falkner commanded Oxford’s unit, and along with the entire Mississippi National Guard, it was ...

Lifestyle

Book Review: ‘Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age’

By Allen Boyer Of all the histories of the Viking Age, “Embers of the Hands” may be the ...

Arts

Big Bad Business Workshop slated for Tuesday

The Big Bad Business Series is back with another valuable workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Hosted ...

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