How the “Birthplace of America’s Music” is making modern history
What does it mean to be rooted in music history? Mississippi probably knows better than most, as it has held quite the helping hand in creating most of the genres we know
Oxford residents and university students react to overturning of Roe v. Wade
Hundreds of people gathered at Oxford City Hall on Saturday to rally against the overturning of Roe v. Wade. “Welcome to the world’s longest war – the war over whether or not
UM and OPD partner to combat date rape drugs on and off campus
In response to increased reports of drugging incidents both on and off-campus, the Associated Student Body and the Oxford Police Department will soon roll out new date rape drug-detecting drink coasters at
ASB Senate passes resolution on Square transportation hub
The Associated Student Body Senate voted Tuesday evening to support the creation of a transportation hub on the Square. Through a unanimous vote, the ASB Senate passed SR 21-11, which reads, “Therefore,
Square businesses react to mask mandate
Local businesses on the Square voice their reactions to the new mask mandate Oxford issued on Aug. 25. The mandate requires all indoor and outdoor facilities to enforce mask wearing when social
Asian fusion restaurant hits the Square
YUGO Oxford, a new Asian fusion restaurant, opened this summer on Jackson Avenue on the Square in the building that formerly housed Mesquite Chop House. Run by the same owners behind the
Oxford Board of Alderman plans to introduce Safe Ride Home initiative
The Oxford Board of Alderman discussed the Safe Ride Home initiative for Uber, Lyft and other vehicles for hire – an initiative they proposed in April – at their meeting on Tuesday.
Board of Aldermen votes to remove curbside pick-up spots on the Square
The Oxford Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to remove parking spots dedicated to curbside pick-up in its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 6. Instead, employees and patrons of Square businesses will once
Square businesses show support for East Jackson Ave. streetscape project
Many business owners and managers on East Jackson Ave. are in favor of the East Jackson Ave. streetscape project –– a construction project to make the eastern side of the Square more
City approves $750,000 East Jackson Ave. improvement project
The Board of Aldermen approved a request to advertise for bids for the East Jackson Avenue streetscape project, which aims to make Eastern side of the Square more pedestrian friendly at its