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Oxford comedy scene grows as local comics build community, take aim at Lane Kiffin

Oxford’s comedy scene is growing as local comedians build community, expand live shows and prepare for a Lane Kiffin roast.
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Mississippi’s Contribution to America’s Culture: The Blues

During the past ten years, blues music has more than ever been in the forefront of today’s news. Through the past several years alone, we...

Father of California Wine

A few weeks ago, I promised to tell the story of the “Father of California Wine,” the incredible Agoston Haraszthy, who brought the Zinfandel...

Cherishing Class Memories

The evening of Friday, May 3rd, 50th class reunion attendees were hosted at a reception held in the lovely Oxford home of Al and...

The Spot That Ever Calls

After having completed obtaining a full collection of “Ole Miss” yearbooks, I have often said that everyone in those yearbooks remains permanently 21 years...

King’s Tavern

Natchez is the oldest settled town on the river. King's Tavern is the Oldest building in Natchez. Believers in ghosts say that "Madeline," the...

Oxford Makes Final Seven

In 1840, the Mississippi House and Senate agreed to begin the search for the location of Mississippi’s first university. Previous blogs have outlined the...

Camels Thrive in Jordan

Camels are native to the dry and desert areas of Asia and northern Africa, but are found in other parts of the world as...

Spartans of the Miss. Valley

Last week I wrote about the arrival of the Chickasaw Indians into this area of north Mississippi. If you will recall, there were two...

And The Winner Is…

Congratulations to Deborah Eckles for winning the "Ole Miss Rebels" handbag! Eckles entered HottyToddy.com's raffle, held at Double Decker on April 27, 2013. The...

Precious Memories

As Ole Miss graduates by the thousands do on occasion, University of Mississippi alum Catherine Liu paid a recent visit to Oxford and Ole...
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