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Ferguson: No Snow in a Mississippi Christmas

Mississippi may lack snow, but Christmas traditions, humor, faith, and gratitude make the season meaningful and full of joy.

First of Ongoing Series — What's New in Oxford

In the last year, Oxford and Ole Miss have grown at a dizzying pace. New businesses, real estate developments and city and county upgrades make...

VIDEO >> Campusinsiders.com Picks Rebels to Make College Playoffs this Year

An organization called CampusInsiders.com has evaluated the Rebels chances of making the College Football Playoffs this year and gives them a 3-out-of-5 odds to...

Neilson's, South's Oldest Department Store, Renovates Inside

Neilson's Department Store, the South's oldest department store which opened in 1839, is rearranging its merchandise among its three floors. "We're always remodeling, always updating,"...

Campus Special Benefits Oxford's Stomachs and More

It's no secret that Oxford and Ole Miss are as intertwined and connected as a college town and its university can be. But one...

At 91, William Winter’s Focus is Still a Better Mississippi

As midday neared on a cool July day in Mississippi (strange as that sounds), a 91-year-old hopped (strange as that sounds) up the stage...

'Miracle on Ice' Player Finds Purpose in Darkest Days

Having done extensive research this summer on what we can learn from the Miracle on Ice in 1980, I am fascinated by the insights...

Wine Bar Officially Opens on South Lamar

A great new concept in dining and fine wines had its official ribbon cutting ceremony and opening Friday. The Wine Bar in Oxford will not...

August is Doorway to Dove Season and Fall

August was a big month in my life when I was growing up in Shelby. Of course, it meant school would soon start again...

20 Things You Might Have Missed at Ole Miss This Summer

We know many of you leave in May and come back in August and think that the campus shuts down without your presence. Well,...

Inside Higher Education Posts on Chancellor's Diversity Report

An Aug. 4 post in Inside Higher Ed, a website based in Washington, D.C. takes a close look at the controversy surrounding Chancellor Jones...