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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.

The Fire Within the Youngest Rose Parade Float Designer Ever

When I deliver my motivational presentation 'Stoke the Fire Within' I talk about caring deeply and seeking excellence. Many of us are among the...

Carol Forsythe Wins Frist Service Award for Work with Students

Carol Forsythe has won one of two Thomas Frist Student Service Awards that will be presented during August commencement at the University of Mississippi. The...

Salad Days, Part 2: Still Shrimpin'

    It's so encouraging to see shrimp in their natural habitat: on top of lettuce. Proud Larrys' has a good shrimp salad, and so does...

Overby Center features "Jewels in the Delta," a New Photo Book Highlighting Black Delta Women

Ole Miss journalism professor Alysia Steele unveils “Jewels in the Delta,” her new photo book on black Delta church women, at 5 p.m. Thursday, April...

OCC Chosen Among 50 Elite Confence Centers in the South

The Oxford Conference Center was chosen among "The 50 Elite Conference Centers in the South" by ConventionSouth Magazine. Only two venues in the state...

Egg Hunt at FNC Park Brings Out Smiles, a Few Tears

Thousands of Easter eggs sparkled on the deep green grass of the FNC Park complex. The announcer counted off and hundreds of Oxford children were...

Special Motivational: How Caroline found Paradise

This is a special newsletter other than my regular Tuesday one. This one is for anyone that has children that love sports, or knows someone with...

Tens of Oxford Bring Healing, Guidance, Service to Community

It's back! The 10s of Oxford series is officially back and we've got a great group of Oxonions to showcase this Good Friday! Those who...

Olive Oil, Part 4: Where to Find the Good Stuff

By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com In this four-part series, food writer Laurie Triplette will focus on demystifying olive oil, which has been a darling of the American food...

Oxford High STAR Students, Teachers Honored For 2013-2014

Eight Oxford High School students have been named as STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) Students for the 2013-2014 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council’s...