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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.
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On Cooking Southern: Watermelon Wonders

Summer's massive melon offers plenty of possibilities. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK To Cotton to: To like, or to “take to” or to “stick to” someone or...

Saving Money For College

Art Shirley graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1984 with a BA in Art. While at Ole Miss, Art drew the daily comic strip...

Byram Swinging Bridge

Just east of Byram is the swinging bridge, a wire suspension bridge built in 1905.  The bridge is still used today, though only for...

Oxford Ranked No. 74 Among 100 “Smartest Cities in the Nation”

A recent study released by a San Francisco-based company ranked Starkville and Oxford among the 100 "smartest" cities in the nation. Oxford and Starkville were recently...

Enter the Hotty Toddy Recipe Contest

Enter your favorite tailgate recipe in the HottyToddy.com recipe contest HottyToddy.com and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council (YAC) are looking for your favorite family tailgating recipes. Whether...

Mass Casualty Simulation, Oxford Volunteers Needed

Oxford prepares citizens for a mock explosion. Citizens prepare Oxford for a mock zombie invasion. The Lafayette County Emergency Management, Oxford Emergency Management, MEMA and...

Edward Carlisle Boynton Collection Brings Pre-Civil War Ole Miss Into Focus

This image comes from the Edward Boynton Collection. Taken sometime between 1856 and 1861, the image shows University of Mississippi students outside the University’s gymnasium,...

Hang Your Photo Among the Greats in Abner’s Chicken

Abner’s Wall of Fame Photo Contest: Your Photo Can Hang Among the Famous In celebration of frying and grilling chicken tenders for 20 years, Abner’s...

Early Winter: Johnny Hits Oxford Blues Fest

Hot blues and cool panel discussions mark fourth year of local event. "You'll have to speak up; I lost most of my hearing at a...

On Cooking Southern: Summer Coolers

Liquid accompaniments to cool the Southern soul. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Oh my stars and garters:  A declaration similar to “Oh for pity’s sake,” this...
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