Sean Gillen Oxford Stories stgillen@go.olemiss.edu There are multiple mass shootings yearly, and when one happens, residents often say they can’t believe a mass shooting took place in their town. The Square in […]
Due to social class inequality, there are many people who never get the opportunity to go to college and get a degree. The reasons people can’t attend college vary, but a lack of funds and a lack of college education within the family are often reasons.
Square businesses expect a large, revenue-generating crowd, and Sadie Wilson from University Sporting Goods said all employees will help with the big weekend.
Parking on the Square is about to get easier. The Oxford Downtown Parking Commission has laid the plans for a $7 million parking garage near the Oxford Square offering 401 garage spaces and an additional 90 surface spaces.
A typical super hero might wear a cape, have special powers, and use a secret identity, but members of the Active Minds mental health organization are saving lives every day without a costume.
OLIVE BRANCH – Winter is finally coming to an end in 2018. However, the incredibly frigid temperatures have been destructive. Longview Heights Baptist Church is in the midst of a full sanctuary renovation after falling victim to the freezing January temperatures.
While widely known for its country music roots, Nashville is making a name for itself in the hockey world. The Nashville Predators have spiked major interest from natives, especially Ole Miss freshman Jake Evans.
In the age of apps and cell phones, we can send a text in a second and see faces from thousands of miles away with the tap of a touchscreen. We can even get from point A to point B with the use of an app.
Freezing temperatures are in the forecast for the health and wellness community. Cryotherapy is a popular new workout trend that integrates new scientific methods with sub zero temperatures.
The Mississippi Collegiate Art Competition is a yearly art contest between art students from around the state. This year marks the 68th year for this annual competition.
A Bible verse, as well as many others, can be found inscribed on the backs of the paintings created by Mary Kathryn Wheatley.
There are positives and negatives when it comes to Mississippi’s education system.
Griffin Neal gfneal@go.olemiss.edu Intricately situated within the Mississippi Delta – an area of rolling fields, delectable barbecue, and the cradle of blues music – lies the much adored, yet nondescript Oxford, […]
An Oxford High School golfer dreams of playing professionally on the PGA Tour.
Local businesses form the backbone of our communities. In addition to providing a wide variety of services, they also add much-needed personality to the area. Bim Bam Burgers is just one example – a story of a dream realized along with all the hardships and struggles that come with it.
Yumtown: an Instagram dedicated to food lovers was born when food lover Anna Lee came to the city of Oxford for college. Freshman year, Lee started an Instagram account named Yumtown that now has 1,709 followers.
Whether it’s a painting hanging in your living room or a picture printed on the clothes you are wearing, art is everywhere. But many talented artists don’t know how to promote their work.
Rex Ravita II Oxford Stories raravita@go.olemiss.edu Since the invention of the camera in 1888, photography has been a hobby and passion for millions of Americans. In the modern age, anyone can be a photographer, […]
Mark Burson began teaching at the University of Mississippi on Jan. 27, 2016, but not before spending 43 years in California. “My only regret is that it took me so long to discover Oxford, Mississippi,” he said. “I wish I had done it 30 years ago.”
Members of the North Mississippi band, The Mother Infinite, have dedicated their lives to create unique and innovative musical art. The group has spent the last 14 months or so writing, recording, and mixing their own songs.
Grant Gibbons Oxford Stories gjgibbon@go.olemiss.edu The start of spring marks the start of new life. Flowers are blooming, the smell of fresh cut grass fills the air, and the sound of a […]
Two years ago, reference was made in a story no longer on this site to a person, identified as Alec, as having been homeless. There was no independent verification of that statement […]
