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Eggs and Issues 2022: Elected officials update community on education, HWY 7 and transportation

Local and state officials gathered at the Inn at Ole Miss to discuss key bills and legislations that…

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Board of Supervisors nixes Stonewater expansion

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted to deny a request for a conditional use permit for Stonewater…

Events

Oxford High crowns most beautiful

Oxford High School hosted its Parade of Beauties for the first time in more than 4 years. OHS…

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A quick guide to the University of Mississippi’s 169th Commencement

The University of Mississippi’s 169th Commencement ceremonies begin Wednesday, May 4, and run through Sunday, May 8. Convocation will…

Garden/Outdoors

Master Gardeners’ final speaker Suzan Laney to discuss the lifestyle of honeybees

The final speaker in the Lafayette County Master Gardeners Association Spring Lecture Series for 2022 will be Suzan…

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Lafayette County SWCD invites educators to environmental education workshop

Educators have been invited to the Environmental CEU Workshop by the Lafayette County Soil & Water Conservation District.…

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Stronger Together Oxford: Volunteer program connects community to organizations, non-profits

Stronger Together Oxford — formerly known as the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program— is rebranding and reintroducing itself…

University of Mississippi

UM Senior Banking Major Selected as Orrin H. Swayze Scholar

JACKSON, Miss. – Wyatt Gunter, a senior at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as the 2022…

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Chamber of Commerce and EDF bring back annual Luncheon, Gala

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce is bringing two big, annual events back to Oxford. The Chamber of…

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Best Double Decker ever! Square merchants, artists insight on the two-day event

The small college town of Oxford, MS swelled in size this past weekend, as it hosted the 25th…

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Eggs & Issues: Chamber, EDF announces annual legislative event

The Chamber and EDF have announced the date for the 2022 annual legislative event Eggs and Issues breakfast,…

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UM chemistry professor, diversity official honored for student service

Two University of Mississippi employees who have demonstrated dedication and passion for helping students succeed have been honored…

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Want a better Oxford? Make time to volunteer

Volunteers make our community projects possible. Double Decker as one of our community’s largest events requires a host…

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Glitterary Festival examines boundaries of literature and gender

Members of the University of Mississippi and Oxford communities can listen and learn about queer ideas and representation in…

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Double Decker, a successful return of a local festival

Double Decker made its return to Oxford and what a return it was. After a two-year absence, the…

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Musician, UM alumnus River Rutherford shares stories behind his best-selling songs

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Rivers Rutherford will share stories and songs during a special evening event…

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Workshops designed to help small businesses

Oxford comes alive with energy during Double Decker week, and front and center are the amazing small businesses…

Events

Homecoming: A Sweet Return for Double Decker Festival after two-year absence

The first day of the Double Decker Festival has come and gone but the festivities are just getting…

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Happy Landing: On the fast track and taking the Double Decker stage

Local band Happy Landing is on the fast track and showing no signs of slowing down. The alternative…

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UM summer programs offer fun and scholarship opportunities for K-12 campers

The University of Mississippi’s Office of Pre-College Programs will offer a host of opportunities for kids to learn…

Education

OHS Senior wins $50,000 scholarship from Burger King Foundation

OXFORD, MISS — Oxford High School senior Rosemary Fruge received a $50,000 scholarship from the Burger King Foundation…

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UM to pay tribute to students, faculty and staff lost in 2022-23

The University of Mississippi will honor members of the Ole Miss family it lost over the past year…