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Welcome back: Double Decker returns to Oxford after three-year hiatus

In 2019, over 70,000 people joyously flooded the historic Courthouse Square to attend the Double Decker Arts Festival — an annual celebration of Oxford’s illustrious artistic, musical and culinary scene. “Originally inspired

April 21, 2022

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Ole Miss loses beloved junior Thomas Hayes Mayo

Thomas Hayes Mayo, a junior finance major and Oxford local, passed away on Thursday, April 14. He turned 21 years old only 12 days before his tragic death. “We mourn the passing

April 21, 2022

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Prestigious Truman Scholarship conferred to Mississippi juniors

On April 14, University of Mississippi juniors Jilkiah Bryant and Andy Flores received the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, making state and university history as the first time two Truman Scholarships have ever

April 19, 2022

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“Take Back the Night” to raise awareness of on-campus sexual violence

The Violence and Intervention and Prevention Office, Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies and Rallying Against Sexual Assault have partnered to host an event titled “Take Back the Night” on

April 19, 2022

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Mr. University: Men take their turn on stage

Students packed the Gertrude C. Ford Center on Tuesday night to watch University of Mississippi students compete for a brand new title: Mr. University. Pageant style, 12 male students put on a

April 14, 2022

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10 inducted into University of Mississippi Hall of Fame

Ten seniors have been inducted into the University of Mississippi 2021-2022 Hall of Fame. Since 1930, this recognition has been considered one of the highest honors a student can receive at Ole

April 14, 2022

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Hoka’s first appearance in Oxford

A new mural located near the parking garage on the Square depicts “Princess Hoka,” a Chickasaw woman who owned the land that Oxford resides on. Published on Dec. 11, 2021,

April 11, 2022

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Baptist reports zero COVID-19 cases for first time since March 2020

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi reported zero COVID-19 cases for the first time since March 18, 2020. “Today (March 24) is a great day for our hospital and community — the first day

March 31, 2022

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Florida “Don’t Say Gay” law has far-reaching impacts

As more and more Republican-led states pass restrictive legislation with regards to the rights of LGBTQ+ people, there are concerns that Florida’s new law, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law could have

March 31, 2022

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Lynching marker dedication to take place Saturday

A marker dedicated to lynching victims, placed on the grounds of the Lafayette County Courthouse, will be dedicated Saturday, over a year after the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to

March 31, 2022

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