Oxford Business Owner to Become Hall of Famer
January 15th, 2020 | by TLV News
Oxford business owner Margaret Wylde, Ph.D., is being recognized for her impact on the age-qualified housing industry. The American Seniors
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UM Student Earns Girl Scouts’ Highest National Honor
November 22nd, 2019 | by TLV News
Lauren Vanlandingham recognized with Gold Award for helping cancer patients with mental health concerns A University of Mississippi student has
Visit MPB Books for Free Chance to Win Coffee with NYT Bestselling Author Ace Atkins
July 31st, 2019 | by TLV News
To celebrate the recent launch of MPB Books—a new webpage dubbed “A booklover’s passport into the literary minds of some of
Oxford to Be Represented in 70th Annual Mississippi’s Miss Hospitality Competition July 26–27
June 5th, 2019 | by TLV News
Lakyn Gibson will represent Oxford in the 70th Miss Hospitality Competition at the Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg on
Local Q&A: Who’s Your Farmer? – Jones Family Farm
May 29th, 2019 | by TLV News
Name: Jones Family Farm; run by Robert and Jordan Jones with the help of their one-year-old daughter, Reagan. Hometown: Jordan
Reader Submission: Big Thanks to Coach Brewer
June 5th, 2018 | by TLV News
When I heard of the recent passing of Ole Miss legend Billy Brewer, I was instantly transported to the moment that
Local Scout Installs Three New Little Free Libraries
March 21st, 2018 | by Intern Intern
Lafayette County, Miss. – Three new Little Free Libraries have been installed at rural childcare centers thanks to Andrew Henderson
Remembering Oxford, Mississippi’s Soul Man and Master Cobbler Herbert Wiley
March 7th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Herbert Wiley was a stalwart in the Oxford community and music scene. He was known as a soul musician with
Country Star and Former Ole Miss Baseball Player Brett Young Engaged
February 27th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
The “Hell Yeah Damn Right” singer proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Taylor Mills, at the Graduate Oxford hotel this month.
Oxford’s Will Smith Walks Red Carpet with Actor Will Smith
January 22nd, 2018 | by Intern Intern
Will Smith, a student at NorthWest Community College, won a trip to Los Angeles to walk on the red carpet
Melanie Addington is Oxford’s Favorite Filmmaker
January 10th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Melanie Addington was voted Oxford’s favorite filmmaker in the 2018 Townies. We had a brief chat about her time in
Ron “Ronzo” Shapiro is Oxford’s Favorite Townie
January 9th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Feature image credit: Gaetano Catelli Ron Shapiro, better known as Ronzo, was voted Oxford’s favorite Townie, continuing his undefeated streak.
The View from the Balcony: How I Spent My Christmas Vacation
January 3rd, 2018 | by Randy Weeks
My son, Jonas, moved to Snowmass, Colorado, a few months ago. I spent Christmas with him. It was a no-brainer.
Oxford, Mississippi Residents Win London Meet-and-Greet with Hamilton Creator
January 2nd, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Two lucky Oxford residents, Kathy and John Herbert, won a trip to see Hamilton in London and meet the creator,
The View From the Balcony: The Oxford Film Festival Christmas Nightmare
December 14th, 2017 | by Randy Weeks
Last Saturday night was another cold one. The good thing about it was that I had no trouble claiming my
The View From the Balcony: A Poem
October 17th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
Be joyful, but never at another’s expense. Such glee turns to dirt in your mouth as your laughter dies. Instead,
View From The Balcony: Now That the Storms Have Passed
September 21st, 2017 | by Randy Weeks
Early on August 18, 1969, the category 5 Hurricane Camille made landfall in Waveland, Mississippi. Camille was the second
View From the Balcony: Of Statues and Flags
September 7th, 2017 | by Randy Weeks
“Homo sapiens are the species that invents symbols in which to invest passion and authority, then forgets that symbols are
Bluesman Graces New Mississippi Bicentennial Statehood Stamp
September 5th, 2017 | by Rafael Alvarez
“Smell that sweet magnolia blooming….” —Bob Dylan The last time the United States Postal Service honored Mississippi statehood with a
Brian Foster Describes The Perfect Day in Oxford, Mississippi
August 16th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
Anthony Bourdain‘s Parts Unknown travels to locations around the world and dives deep into the history and culture. Explorepartsunknown.com follows
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