David Naron has grown more than just flowers with Oxford Floral. His business has become part of the community.
Video Story: Oxford Floral grows more than flowers
Video Story: Laurel artist leads colorful life
Laurel, Mississippi resident Tori Geiger discovered art as a way of expressing herself when she was a senior in high school.
Video Story: Square Magazine is one way to get involved on campus
Not knowing a soul and having classes online may cause some to wonder how they can make friends or get involved with campus organizations in a safe way. These were my concerns when I moved to Oxford during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Famous grandmother inspired emerging Nashville artist and designer
It can be challenging for some to forge their own identity in the shadow of a famous relative, but one Nashville artist and designer is defining herself through fashion and art.
When times call for innovation, one Louisiana artist is growing Swamp Sprouts
Before COVID-19 abruptly paused the music scene, Tristen Rolling was working in marketing for Winter Circle Productions in New Orleans. She never planned to start an art business until her family and friends suggested it. That led to the creation of Swamp Sprouts.
Memphis artist paints the town and pets
Natalie Cooper, an up-and-coming Memphis artist, is gaining popularity for her custom acrylic pet portraits and pop art Memphis collages. Cooper strives to bring happiness through her paintings and create personal connections with customers.
Columns: COVID-19 gets real when your mother works in healthcare
My mother works as a nurse navigator for a north Georgia hospital. Every day, she is calling patients and revealing to them their coronavirus test results, comforting those who are positive and celebrating with those who are negative.
Content creator works behind the scenes for Ole Miss Rebels
Szabo does much more daily with the football team than just making videos. He helps support the coaches upon request, helping with technical and XOs digital (film database) problems that come up. He also instructs student video staff workers about what they should do daily and how each station needs to be filmed.
College town hotel and Airbnb owners feel effects of COVID-19 impact
As social distancing continues, state and local tourism employees and those who operate short-term lodging options are feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as reservations decrease while event cancellations and postponements increase.
How an Oxford artist found inspiration from tragedy
Madison Mayfield, 23, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, has successfully made her mark in the art world, both here in Oxford and on a major national television network.
Two Saltillo filmmakers say Mississippi film scene is growing
With many people practicing “social distancing” because of the coronavirus, it isn’t difficult to think about the many dystopian films that have been released over the years.
New Wave, New Rave: ‘The Delta Boys’ partner for special project
Often referred to by locals as a “hidden gem,” Satterfield’s Pottery is on the rise in Oxford due to the high demand of exquisite, handcrafted pottery.
Water Valley seamstress refashions the art of quilting
A Water Valley seamstress is taking a classic artform and refashioning it in her own unique way.
Mississippi artist turns Oxford into a Whimsical town
Some Oxford citizens have turned the joy of creating art into a business. Studio Whimzy, an art studio located at 807 College Hill Road across from Pat Lamar Park, was created by Sarah Kathryn Dossett Bridgers.
Oxford Film Festival postponed because of coronavirus health concerns
The Oxford Film Festival Board of Directors and staff announced Friday that because of public health concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the 2020 Oxford Film Festival, scheduled for March 18-22, has been postponed.
University of Mississippi Parade of Beauties winner educates the community about dyslexia
Tupelo native Helen McDougald is a lifelong pageant girl who is hoping to use her platform about dyslexia and the arts to influence the University of Mississippi and Oxford communities.
