Opinion

Health and hope thrive in Oxford

Oxford is in the business of significant alcohol consumption, whether we like to admit it or not. Similarly,…

Opinion

Watch out for little goblins

Halloween is typically a fun evening for Oxford, a moment our small-town charm shines. Houses on North and…

Opinion

Hosemann worried with voter apathy

Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert is concerned about the upcoming presidential election. It’s not that he expects problems…

Opinion

Future of Oxford just got brighter

The commitment from MaxxSouth to make Oxford a Gig city with fiber-to-the-home connections and service to residents and…

News Main

Oxford schools No. 1 ranking worth celebrating

We have long boasted in Oxford of having one of the best school systems in the state. We…

Opinion

Bicentennial ideal time to change flag

The Mississippi Economic Council unveiled the Mississippi bicentennial banner during their annual hobnob event this week in Jackson.…

Opinion

Bryant’s comments should be revisited

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant apparently agrees with presidential candidate Donald Trump, echoing his unsubstantiated claims that this year’s…

Opinion

Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss football facing an uphill climb

Ole Miss football is embarking on new territory for Hugh Freeze. Since Freeze joined the college ranks as…

Opinion

Governor William Winter deserves every honor in the world

William Winter is more than a friend to Mississippi. The former governor embodies everything good and hopeful about…

Opinion

A round of applause for our schools

The quest for excellence is not always easy. That’s what makes public education such a demanding job for…

Opinion

Thankful for our pastors

The job demands of our local church pastors are often more than most of us can imagine. The…

Opinion

Slow down on MLK Jr. Drive

As the city continues work on the relocation of Price Street, traffic is being mostly diverted down Martin…

Opinion

Day of Giving is tomorrow

Mississippians are known throughout our state and nation as some of the most charitable and giving people, despite…

Opinion

Public forum should be inclusive

The Oxford School Board is commended for being responsive to the one parent group that has demanded a…

Opinion

‘Invest in Ole Miss’ a winner

Successful fundraising is the cornerstone of a great university. Ole Miss has met that mark in recent years,…

Opinion

Protect our special needs students

Our children — especially those with special needs — deserve to feel safe when they enter school grounds…

Opinion

OUT is an asset to the community

We can thank former Oxford Mayor Richard Howorth for pushing the vision of Oxford University Transit, the community’s…

Opinion

University Museum is a treasure

The University of Mississippi Museum has emerged over the past decade as a cornerstone of the growing, thriving,…

Opinion

Edge, SFA great assets for Oxford

The talented John T. Edge is a tremendous asset for Oxford and Ole Miss. The author, teacher, and…

Opinion

America can do better than this

Our presidential election 2016 is turning into an uncomfortable joke, and Sunday night’s 90-minute Hillary Clinton vs. Donald…

Our View

It’s a good Sunday for Ole Miss women’s soccer

Ole Miss women’s soccer has been on a roll in recent years, attracting crowds of 1,000 or more…

Opinion

Celebrating the open weekend

We eagerly anticipate football season through the summer, but any true Oxford resident knows that open football weekend…