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Sarepta school holds memories
By Joel McNeece I think I was among many who surprisingly learned last week that the old Sarepta…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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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