Opinion

Oxford is on the move

Oxford is on the move as one of the fastest growing cities in the South and its quality…

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Oxford is lucky to have a growing public transportation system

One of the best things about our city is the Oxford-University Transit system, which has steadily grown since…

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Keeping it in perspective

Many Ole Miss football fans are reeling from Wednesday’s news that the now-concluded NCAA investigation into the football…

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Mississippi House did right thing

We’re glad the Mississippi House has rejected an effort to punish state universities like Ole Miss for not…

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Editorial page allows all views

The newspaper editorial page serves an important role in the community, providing a forum for differing voices and…

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Rebels look to be a very special team

It’s too early to talk about a team of destiny, just three games into the 2017 college baseball…

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Bill Ferris, a true Oxonian

Bill Ferris has lived in North Carolina for many years now, serving as the Joel Williamson Eminent Professor…

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Excited for Ole Miss baseball’s Oxford four

The Oxford four are back together again — this time playing for the Ole Miss Rebels baseball team.…

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Can Rebels get over the hump?

Coach Andy Kennedy and his Ole Miss basketball teams make a habit of this. Getting just close enough…

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Congrats to the Oxford High School cheer squad

The superlatives keep coming this year for our local schools. Now, you can add the Oxford High School…

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Great week to be in Oxford, Ole Miss

This, friends and neighbors, is the week of all weeks for Oxford if you love the arts and…

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Mayfield more than a columnist

When someone spends every week researching and writing about Oxford’s history, with no compensation other than the accolades…

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Open up youth court

It appears the state Legislature will fail to shine much light on secretive Youth Court proceedings. And that…

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Ways to fight off the flu bug

Schools are at higher risk this time of year for outbreaks of the flu or flu-like sicknesses. And…

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Expecting a great Double Decker Fest

Oxford’s signature Double Decker Arts Festival is shaping up this year to be another winner. Festival organizers announced…

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Gillom sisters very deserving of Ole Miss honor

Sometimes an award makes so much sense. That’s the case with the upcoming 2017 Legacy Award at Ole…

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Double dose of being Oxford High School proud

This has been quite a year so far for teams for Oxford and Lafayette schools. We have had…

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Oxford Rotary Club enhances life in Oxford

Let’s thank the Oxford Rotary Club for a large planter being donated for the southwest side of the…

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Oxford Police Department alerts community during power outage

We have praised the Oxford Police Department for its social media efforts in the past, but there’s nothing…

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Craft beer bill a win for breweries

The craft beer movement has been underway for years now, but Mississippi is a bit behind the curve.…

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Victory for arts in Mississippi

When the people speak loudly in a state like Mississippi voices are heard. That’s the case with bills…

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Listening sessions could focus more on local issues

The Lafayette County Dems held the first of five Listening Sessions Monday night at the Lafayette County &…