By Merrill Robinson Bio While watching true war movies such as “Lone Survivor,” “Zero Dark Thirty” or “Band of Brothers,” it often occurs to me that veterans watch these movies to remember […]
Opinion: Veterans of all wars and duties are heroes
Opinion: Mandatory minimums slowing America’s battle with narcotics
By Henry Lang-VanDerLaan Bio Our nation has been waging a war on drugs over the past three decades. We have created a new branch of law enforcement, The Drug Enforcement Agency, purely […]
Opinion: Movie review of ‘Beyond the Lights’
By Deanna Tate Bio Beyond the Lights was released in November starring Gugu Prince-Bythewood and Nate Parker, known as Noni and Kaz in the movie. Gugu plays a young superstar singer that […]
Opinion: For a healthy food alternative, try The Grill at 1810
By Nathan Loe Bio Oxford, like much of the South, is known for its incredible food. Around every corner is another well-hidden barbecue restaurant or a a five-star quality restaurant near the […]
Opinion: Don’t compare players from different generations
By Luke Jenkins Bio Recently, there have been talks of whether or not the Lakers should trade Kobe Bryant. Bryant is now 36 and playing in his 18th NBA season. To a […]
Opinion: Review of Sister Act
By Cody Spears Bio Sister Act on Broadway came to Oxford in November, and the show was full of passion and bliss. The show was a crowd-pleaser that had audience members singing […]
Opinion: Interstellar: Out of this world
By Alex Gonzalez Bio Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, starring Matthew McConaughey, has had audiences – including myself – on the edge of our seats. The film has been a hit in the box office since […]
Opinion: Rioult Company dances their way to 20 years on the Ford Center stage
Rioult Dance Company, celebrating 20 years, is based out of New York and travels internationally performing the exquisite works of Pascal Rioult. Pascal, the founder of the company, puts his energy into […]
The Beacon: Oxford’s oldest restaurant
By Johnny Neumann Bio Flem and Charlene Mize opened the Beacon Restaurant April 15, 1959, and for 55 years it has been thriving at the same location at 1200 N. Lamar Boulevard […]
The Growler: A ‘coffee shop atmosphere for beer’
By Morgan Stringer Bio Craft beer is being brought into the mainstream due to high demand for local beer, according to Kristi Allen, manager of The Growler. She said the reasons craft […]
The Good South: Keeping Southern style alive and giving back
By John Cooper Lawton Bio The South has a distinct and classic style. Jason Welch and Steven Nelson have sought to keep the tradition of Southern style alive through their line of […]
RebelGrove.com reaps the benefit of multimedia approach
By Dylan Edwards Bio The ending in Tiger Stadium between Ole Miss and LSU is a reporter’s worst nightmare – a late kickoff that isn’t decided until late in the game that […]
Dollar Tree takes precautions to prevent holiday theft
By Shelby Louwrens Bio Dollar Tree is not a business many would think of when it comes to a college town, game days or holiday treats. However, when a business takes in […]
Goolsby’s Hair World is piece of living history in Oxford
By Grace Sullivan Bio Found on Jackson Avenue right on the corner of the Square, Goolsby’s Hair World is one of Oxford’s most recognizable holes in the wall and could be considered […]
Local doctor works to change the game of medicine in Oxford
By Luke Jenkins Bio For some, going to the doctor without insurance can be a hassle. Oxford resident and doctor Tom Fowlkes decided to open a clinic to help those people. “I […]
