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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 Solo Art Show for Joe Wrenn is Huge Success

Joe Wrenn, a self-taught African-American primitive artist and Charleston, Miss. native, was featured in his first solo exhibition hosted by the Charleston Arts and...

Then There was Only Four

The eyes of the nation turn to North Texas this weekend as four teams invade Dallas for the NCAA Tournament's Final Four. The final...

On Cooking Southern: Asparagus, Rice, and Orange Salad and Copper Carrots

By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com Southernism of the Week:  Keep it up and I’ll cancel your birth certificate: Exactly what it implies — a threat to end the offender’s...

Major Pastoral Changes Ahead for OUUMC

For those of us who attend Oxford-University United Methodist Church, or have visited in the past 18 years, you've come in contact with senior...

Wallace Sharp as Rebels Practice Outside Saturday at the Vaught

Coach Hugh Freeze, Bo Wallace and Dan Warner discussed the state of the team after a spirited Saturday practice at the Vaught. Wallace was...

Sights, Sounds and Smells of Plein Air at Southside Gallery

For Lucius Lamar, inspiration comes from the senses. Not just what he sees, but what he smells and hears. The sights, scents and sounds...

New OHS Gym Opens, Chargers Now Have Home Court Advantage

Oxford School District officials unveiled their new gym at the months-old Oxford High School on Thursday.  The Gym was the last of the major construction...

MPACTProgram

On March 24, the Board of Directors for the College Savings Plans of Mississippi voted to reopen Mississippi’s Prepaid Affordable College Tuition program (MPACT)...

ESPN Executive Urges Journalism Students to Grow, Change

Rob King inspired and entertained a packed house of students, faculty and press at the Meeks School's first-ever Conference for New Media on Thursday. In...

Jammin’ for the Planet—Ole Miss Students Host Concert for Green Fund

“You learn about the environment, you enjoy a beer, you get to hear some good music, and it’s all for a good cause and...