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Trying to say goodbye to a good friend

By T.J. Ray I still recall the day Grandpa was buried. When the line of cars behind the ...

Columns

Being a Mom is the toughest job ever

I could easily crank out another “you’re the greatest Mom in the world” column about the greatest Mom ...

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Conversations with the most ridiculous 3-year-old I know

My kid is ridiculous and I’ve documented the whole thing on Twitter to prove it.       ...

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Heydey of the nursery rhyme past, but it could return

Generations grew up with the “sticks and stones” rhyme. You know, the one that ends, “but words can ...

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Cloth attached to a pole can make strong statements

Last week was a great example of how eclectic Oxford can be at times as its citizens struggle ...

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Joe Rogers: What Makes Mississippi, Mississippi?

I’ve been trying to figure out how best to celebrate Mississippi’s approaching bicentennial, and think I’ve hit upon ...

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Saturday Night Follies are ridiculous

By Peter Funt Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week, crooned Frank Sinatra, to which we ...

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Mr. Turtle announces arrival of Spring

By TJ Ray The calendar indicated the Ides of March when he came out. His appearance was preceded ...

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The cause and the Eli Effect: Oxford’s big boom explained

The Eli Effect is a real thing in our city’s growth and real estate history, according to many ...

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Calhoun County schools too silent

By Joel McNeece The past few weeks the Calhoun County School District has been at the center of ...

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National Day of Prayer targets leaders

Oxford will join thousands of individuals, communities and churches across the United States to honor the annual National ...

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Trump’s judicial appointment impact now poised to move swiftly

Despite substantial missteps and self-inflicted political wounds on any number of fronts, President Donald Trump’s administration has been ...

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Removal of Confederate monuments in New Orleans a powerful example for Mississippi to follow

New Orleans has placed itself on the frontlines of an ongoing battle over where Confederate memorials belong in ...

Columns

Guys, don’t let ‘gender-fluid’ fashion leave you holding the bag

By Tom Purcell They won’t relent until every red-blooded American male is toting one. I speak of the ...

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When others talk policy, Rep. Holland talks people

By Charlie Mitchell Years ago, Mississippi Public Broadcasting decided to air a live “town hall” on a topic. ...

Columns

Preparation is key to future success of students and community

By Brian Harvey The Oxford School District, based on the state’s most recent ratings of schools, is ranked ...

Columns

Joe Rogers: The not-so-good old days

In the 1960s, “The Flintstones” presented life in the Stone Age as comically entertaining. “The Jetsons” suggested pretty ...

Business

Annual report drives deep into state finances

JACKSON (AP) — The new Mississippi Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has a chart that shows who is in ...

Columns

Parole, probation: State should consider additional Correction reforms

By Sid Salter Sid Salter is a syndicated columnist. Contact him at sidsalter@sidsalter.com. During his two terms as governor ...

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Arts & Culture life at Ole Miss enriches us all

By Jeffrey Vitter Chancellor at Ole Miss. This is an excerpt from his post on the Chancellor’s blog. ...

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How the budget will impact us locally

By Wayne Andrews Arts programs are a vital part of Oxford and Lafayette County. They shape our community, ...

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Politics and politicians …

By TJ Ray Labels are often misleading. These days it is quite common to hear one guy address ...

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