My Michelle’s, an Oxford restaurant, is the place to grab a home-cooked meal, order one for tailgating in the Grove, or to relax and get creative on Wine Wednesday.
My Michelle’s offers home-cooked meals and Wine Wednesday
Nutrition drink stores are popping up in small Mississippi towns like Leland
In a state that often tops the lists for obesity, nutrition drink stores are popping up in small Mississippi towns like Leland where many would least expect them.
Column: How a Colorado native became a Southern girl
To many outsiders, the South is racist, uneducated, country, and uninformed about events outside Mississippi. At first, these were my opinions too, but living here and experiencing it, the outside world has their views wrong.
Column: How stepping out of your comfort zone can do wonders for your health
Based on countless testimonials about this activity completely changing, and even saving lives, one would think it must be some sort of magic. But it’s not. It’s CrossFit.
Column: Eating disorders are a mental battle that may not be visible to others
Senior year of high school was the first time I became obsessed with my weight. I never had a problem with my weight before. I was a healthy and fit girl. I was playing basketball, softball, and cheerleading and was always active. I had a fast metabolism and my sleeping schedule was nearly perfect. I had friends and life was great.
Opinion: It’s time to stop ignoring the impact of climate change
What we have seen in recent years is nothing compared to what will happen should the planet warm to the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels estimated by the panel. These effects are just the tip of the melting iceberg.
Nutrition experts say Mississippi may be most obese state, but others are catching up
Children aged 10 to 17 in Mississippi are leading the nation in obesity. Adults follow close behind, as Mississippi has the second highest obesity rate in the nation, according to the State of Obesity Website.
Almost every person has been affected by cancer in some way
Although nobody ever wants to talk about it, cancer is something nearly every person deals with at some point. If they don’t experience it personally, they have a family member, friend or coworker who has battled a form of the disease.
Diabetes in children has increased ‘exponentially’ in Mississippi
Diabetes is a serious disease that impacts people all over the world, and experts say it’s a growing problem in Mississippi.
Eating disorders remain an epidemic for young adults
In her last years of high school, Haley Nute, 21, felt out of control with college, her crew team, and the sudden suicide of her classmate.
You can now drive through Oxford and get a daiquiri from a New Orleans-inspired business
Who Dat is now a question you can ask in Oxford. Who Dat’s Drive-Thru & Bar, at 1412 Jackson Avenue, is a drive-thru daiquiri shop that opened in Oxford in February. Owner Wylie Coleman, who also owns part of King’s restaurant in Oxford, has brought a taste of New Orleans to Oxford.
Oxford resident has Life Vision of helping Lafayette County homeless children
In high school, Alex Coleman stole materials from construction sites and used them to build doghouses to sell. But one day, he was caught.
Nashville native brings custom cookies to Oxford
What started as a mother-daughter bonding activity has led to a business for one University of Mississippi student. Nashville native Sarah-Catherine Martin, an exercise science major, recently started a small business called Scat’s Cookies featuring decorative and custom-made sugar cookies.
Oxford Canteen offers international dishes using local ingredients in unique location
A Vietnamese-style iced coffee and breakfast tacos are a unique way to start the morning in Oxford.
Oxford’s Board & Brush offers wine and woodworking
Wine and art. It’s a trendy combination that has led to the creation of many business in the U.S. in the last few years. Board & Brush Creative Studio at 1525 University Ave. is a different take on the traditional art business that allows customers to create their own artwork.
Oxford native works to improve community health with Juva Juice
Juices, bananas, mangos and more fly around the blender within seconds as a delicious, healthy treat is created. While Mississippi often lacks restaurants that offer healthful food options, you can order a rejuvinating smoothie at Juva Juice, a Mississippi original.
New Batesville bistro is one of Mississippi’s few dog-friendly restaurants
In some European countries, it is not uncommon for customers to bring their pets into restaurants as they dine. A new animal-friendly Batesville restaurant welcomes dogs and occasionally goats.
New Life for The Lyric: Oxford venue prepares for spring concerts and new cocktail bar addition
The Lyric is undergoing changes and will open a cocktail bar this summer. The venue recently added a marquee with changeable letters to inform the public about events.
Huff ‘n’ Puff on a road trip to Waynesboro
Take a road trip outside of Oxford, down curvy roads or fields, and the journey might lead you to a small, Mississippi town called Waynesboro in Wayne County, population 4,903.
The Rainey in New Albany awaits those seeking a new fine dining experience
To some, the small town of New Albany may just be a sign you pass on the highway. But if you pull off the road and visit the town, you may be pleasantly surprised by its charming historic downtown.
“The Rainey,” New Albany’s best fine dining restaurant, is located there. The town may be small with a population just shy of 9,000, but it is filled with fun people who enjoy a night out for yummy food and drinks.
