Mississippi is never ready for snow, but should it be?
Snow has always reminded me of a distant relative that I see once every couple of years. This distant relative is always someone I wish to see until he finally arrives. When
Lafayette County Courthouse is getting a makeover
Located in the heart of the Square in Oxford, the Lafayette County Courthouse has been standing tall since 1872. Just one year after the courthouse’s 150th anniversary, the building has massive cosmetic
Protestors pack the Square for Palestine
Approximately 125 people gathered on the Square Sunday, Nov. 26 to protest the siege of Gaza as well as the occupation of lands that historically belonged to Palestinians. The demonstration, organized by
Rooster’s owner awaits trial for sexual battery charge
John Scott Michael, owner of the popular bar Rooster’s Blues House in downtown Oxford, is set to stand trial after being arrested for sexual battery and kidnapping on April 24. According to
‘Small Town Christmas’ films Oxford holiday spirits at Square lighting, Holly Jolly Holidays
University of Mississippi students just left Oxford for their Thanksgiving festivities, but the town has been busy ringing in the holiday season over the past weekend with various activities, including the debut
Ole Miss wakes up late, crushes ULM
After a hard loss versus Georgia last week, Ole Miss welcomed the University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for the season finale. Ole Miss’ playoff hopes are all but over,
UM students charged with felony after vandalism
Two women caught on video damaging the new fountain at the City Hall Pocket Park have been arrested and charged by the Oxford Police
Writers that shaped UM, Mississippi and the South
Acclaimed authors – from literary giants to local writers – have called the University of Mississippi home. The influence of these writers is tangible on campus and in Oxford. One of the
The evolution of UM’s charitable organizations
Organizations such as Grove Grocery and RebelTHON originated with the intent to give back to the Oxford community. Since then, they have become fixtures of the University of Mississippi, but they also
Day of the Dead brings Latino heritage to life
Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead — is a holiday widely observed in Mexico to celebrate and honor the memory of those who have passed. Traditionally, though not exclusively,