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
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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
The View from The Balcony Poems
July 17th, 2017 | by Randy Weeks
The View from The Balcony Poems by Randy Weeks, Self-Proclaimed Poet Lariat of The Balcony Risky Business The crowd is changing and
Oxford Woman Reunites with English Pen Pal 30 Year Later
July 5th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
Though largely an antiquated hobby now, pen pals were once very common. People would often even have several pen pals
Oxford Teacher Resigns to Pursue Acting Career
June 29th, 2017 | by TLV News
Andy Field, a teacher at Oxford Middle School, resigned from teaching in May to pursue his dream of becoming a
The View from the Balcony: London Bridge
June 19th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
It was the third of June—another sleepy, dusty day in the Delta, but a hot and sunny one in Oxford.
A Gift for the Soon-to-Be Mayor
June 12th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
Old Venice Pizza Company and The Summit Lodge Bar owner, Jim Bulian, decided to commemorate Oxford‘s new mayor with a
A View From the Balcony: A Gathering of Old Ghosts
June 6th, 2017 | by Randy Weeks
It was Friday night and I was plum worn out from the work week and looking forward to the Memorial
Hell or High Water
May 26th, 2017 | by Warren Hines
Last Thursday, I got up and drove through about a foot of water to head to work. I tried to
“Night Accordion for Brandon Niemeyer” by Phyllis Nobles
May 23rd, 2017 | by TLV News
I got the news of Brandon Niemeyer’s passing about 4:30 in the morning. As is unfortunately the case these days, I
The View from The Balcony with Randy Weeks
May 23rd, 2017 | by Randy Weeks
Hal & Mal’s has long been my favorite haunt in Jackson. When I lived there I was a Wednesday night
Server Savvy: Leslie Grace Davis of The Blind Pig
May 11th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
Hometown: Brookhaven, Mississippi Restaurant where you work, and your typical shifts: Blind Pig. Weekends are my jam. What is your
Monday Movie Nights at the Delta Blues Museum Start May 22
May 3rd, 2017 | by Intern Intern
In honor of Mississippi’s 2017 Bicentennial, the Delta Blues Museum will present a monthly outdoor film series that reflects the
Local Artist Lowdown: Adrienne Brown-David
April 26th, 2017 | by TLV News
Name: Adrienne Brown-David Artistic Style: I’m all over the map most of the time. I do a lot of portraits
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