Ole Miss student Leigh Fredrickson describes herself as a calm person, but she recently started becoming anxious daily, which affected her sleep.
Hackpacking: Advice and safety tips for your next hiking trip
With the coming of the cold weather, it is time to break out those backpacks and sleeping bags and hit the trails. The number one key to the success any trek is preparedness – not only for obvious safety reasons, but for making the trip generally more enjoyable.
What I’ve learned managing 200 acres of land in Madison County
When I was 12, my father purchased 200 acres in Madison County. He also purchased a tractor to maintain the property and immediately designated the roll of managing the land to me.
Column: Mountain biking is the best form of cycling. Fact.
Although there are many forms of cycling, the sport of mountain biking has benefits that outweigh the drawbacks of other cycling forms.
Chicory Market welcomes customers to October grand opening
University of Mississippi senior Margaret Munie grew up on a small farm. “We grew pumpkins, tomatoes, squash and other similar veggies,” she said. “I would sell them when I was younger to my neighbors, so it is really cool to be able to support the local farmers here while I am in school.”
University of Mississippi student enjoyed Ace-ing life abroad in Australia
Alden Caroline Easter, popularly known as “Ace,” took a trip down under to fulfill a childhood dream of studying abroad. After spending six months across the globe in Sydney, Australia, she considers the place a third home. It was her nature to gravitate to the sand, sun and ocean, but these new beaches were nothing like those back in America.
Neon Pig works to ‘Smash’ the competition offering locally sourced ingredients
Often lost in the Bouré vs. Ajax debate for Oxford-dining supremacy is the subtle, but acclaimed Neon Pig. This little establishment has roots that run farther and wider than the 662 area code; the tastes and smells of Neon Pig have emanated down Highway 6 and throughout America’s heartland.
Local musician and chef helps open Oxford’s new Chicory Market
Laurie Stirratt grew up in New Orleans. Her home was an older fishing village near Lake Pontchartrain, and there was a lot to do outside, such as crabbing, fishing, hunting and sailing. She also remembers the wildlife – alligators, snakes and bobcats.
New York native helps manage local national forests
A New York native who has worked with the United States Forestry Service for 35 years with the philosophy of caring for the land and servicing the people is a park ranger in charge of the Holly Springs and Tombigbee National Forests.
Travel column: Taylor, Mississippi is waiting right round the bend
We said goodbye to our new furry friends and continued on our trek to the unknown. We came around one last bend, and that’s when I saw her for the first time. An iconic old house sits at the stop sign when you enter Taylor. Instinctively I turned left, and found Taylor Grocery.
The Oxford Community Market is back and offering fresh produce
Kirsten Faulkner Oxford Stories kmfaulkn@go.olemiss.edu The Oxford Community Market, now open for the year since April 18 at the Old Armory Pavilion, has positively impacted the Oxford community by bringing people from […]
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 […]
Opinion: 2017 Oxford Stories reporters attend their first board of aldermen meeting
By LaReeca Rucker Adjunct Journalism Instructor University of Mississippi One of the first assignments Oxford Stories reporters are given each semester is to attend an Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting and share […]
Weather causes waterfowl hunting and conservation problems
Will Morrison Oxford Stories wcmorris@go.olemiss.edu The Mississippi River area has been known as one of the best places in the world to hunt waterfowl. But in the past three years, nature has […]
UM students discuss their reasons for going vegan
Amanda Hill Oxford Eagle abhill3@go.olemiss.edu Veganism is a lifestyle in which the consumer does not eat any animal-based products, such as meat, yogurt, eggs, etc. Some see it as a health fad, […]
Pontotoc Stockyard still in business after 40 years
Taylor Dowden Oxford Stories tedowden@go.olemiss.edu For more than 40 years, the Pontotoc Stockyard has been the go-to place to buy and sell livestock in North Mississippi. Dr. Ron Herndon, a native of Shannon, […]
