Angelica Pecha Oxford Stories akpecha@go.olemiss.edu Photo by Angelica Pecha. Business owner, Brooke Cain, restocks Indigo’s with new clothes for spring and summer. From a young age, Teresa Cain dressed her two daughters, […]
Oxford’s Hinton & Hinton going strong since 1991
Caroline Luckie Oxford Stories cgluckie@go.olemiss.edu Hinton & Hinton is an Oxford clothing store that has been the town almost 30 years. Known for their “Southern tradition” and “classic style,” the store opened […]
Holding Hands owner says thrift store profitable; dreams of business expansion
Catherin Kaufman Oxford Stories crkaufma@go.olemiss.edu A local Oxford thrift shop aims to hire only employees with special needs and mental health issues to create suitable jobs and opportunities for them. Holding Hands […]
Young entrepreneur’s luxury bath line Thistle & Myrrh becoming popular in Oxford
Emma McCabe Oxford Stories elmccabe@go.olemiss.edu A Yazoo City native knows how to create explosive bath products. Sarah Carson, 22, creates luxury and handmade bath bombs. At a recent Oxford Makers Market event, […]
Oxford’s Saint Leo restaurant nominated for James Beard Award; finalists announced March 15
Wade Johnson Oxford Stories ewjohns1@go.olemiss.edu Recently announced as a semi-finalist for the Best New Restaurant James Beard Award – an honor that has been called the equivalent of the Oscars in the […]
Students gain broadcast journalism experience working at Rebel Radio
Jack Newsom Oxford Stories jsnewso2@go.olemiss.edu Rebel Radio is a student-run organization that broadcasts throughout much of North Mississippi and enables students to gain broadcasting experience by becoming volunteer interns. Just like any […]
Uber Part 1: Student workers earn big bucks as Uber drivers
Anders Culiner Oxford Stories asculine@go.olemiss.edu Oxford residents are experimenting with Uber as an alternative mode of transportation, and the company is providing many job opportunities for University of Mississippi students. UM senior […]
Mississippi Valley State University graduate has a Head Start on becoming a licensed social worker
Kendra Newton Oxford Stories A Vicksburg native who earned a bachelor’s degree in social work and now works with Head Start children is also working on her master’s degree to become a […]
Oxford’s Nail Bar & Co. hopes to resume serving signature cocktails to customers
Kirsten Faulkner Oxford Stories kmfaulkn@go.olemiss.edu Oxford’s Nail Bar & Co. has put serving their signature cocktails for clients on hold until they can obtain a required license that would allow them to […]
Newport Beach native brings jewelry business to Oxford
By Peyton Sams Oxford Stories pasams@go.olemiss.edu A California native has brought her passion for fashion and accessorizing to Oxford with a popular, personalized handmade jewelry business. University of Mississippi senior Caileigh Tuma […]
Local teen’s All Crossed Up jewelry business sells to more than 30 states
By Anna Bess Pavlakovich Oxford Stories abpavlak@go.olemiss.edu Instagram is full of young entrepreneurs who are creating their own masterpieces, but some stand out. Wren Bell, 19, is founder of All Crossed Up […]
Uber Part 2: Some students use Uber to avoid parking issues on campus
By Collin Rivera Oxford Stories cmrivera@go.olemiss.edu Uber was founded in San Francisco by a University of California dropout in 2009. Now, it is in more than 450 cities and 70 countries, and […]
TV Trends: Bates Motel, Stranger Things, Shark Tank
Spring break is a great time to relax and catch up on the TV shows you’ve missed on network television, cable or streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. Oxford Stories reporters shared […]
Mississippi Scholastic Press Association State Convention set for March 31 at UM
By LaReeca Rucker Adjunct Journalism Instructor University of Mississippi Meek School of Journalism and New Media High school journalism students are among the smartest students in their schools. They are the creatives, […]
Miss Ole Miss is an inventor from Southaven studying mechanical engineering
Angelica Pecha Oxford Stories akpecha@go.olemiss.edu “Go with the Fro! Vote for Acacia Santos” read a giant blue and red cut-out sign positioned in front of the Student Union. Who is Acacia Santos? […]
Turner Center offers student work experience
Jessica Duffield Oxford stories jfduffie@go.olemiss.edu Many students believe working in college is either impossible or tough, while others say it’s a necessary part of the college experience. May students are employed at […]
