Oxford is a hot spot for live music in Mississippi, with iconic venues like Proud Larry’s, The Lyric Oxford and the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Here is a peek at upcoming performances scheduled for this fall. Note: Shows at the Ford Center are for attendees of all ages. Minors must be […]
A stellar playlist is the perfect way to kick off the school year, from relaxing study music to fast-paced hype songs for walking to class. This playlist captures that bittersweet transition from summer sun to campus days. Featuring an eclectic mix of songs and genres — from niche artists to fan favorites — this is […]
Rising star Avery Anna took the stage at The Lyric on Friday night to perform songs from her new album — “forgive, forget.” — as well as older crowd favorites. Avery Anna Rhoton, who goes by her first and middle name on stage, has attracted attention from esteemed outlets such as Rolling Stone and Billboard. […]
The 2026 Double Decker Arts Festival features a lineup of musical artists ranging from globally recognized artists to local Southern musicians. In total, this festival will feature 10 musical acts from a variety of genres. Here is your playlist to prepare for Double Decker’s quickly approaching start. The festival will kick off on Friday, April […]
Avery Anna will be making the penultimate stop in her “Girl of Constant Sorrow Tour” at The Lyric on Friday, April 17. The Flagstaff, Ariz., musician will bring her blend of country, rock and acoustic pop to offer a performance that can appeal to everyone. This will be the first time she has performed in […]
Chicory Market, a local grocer in Oxford, Miss., is beginning construction to expand their space and production. The store provides farm-fresh ingredients sourced from the surrounding community to the residents of the city. “We’ve had so much support from the community since we’ve moved here into Midtown (Shopping Center), and we’re already busting at the […]
“Portraits in Place,” the photography exhibition by University of Mississippi Associate Professor of Journalism Mark Dolan, debuted with an opening reception on Thursday, Feb. 19 in Barnard Observatory. The display features numerous black-and-white portraits, documenting Dolan’s journey across the South to pinpoint the deep connection between people and their homes. “All of the people in […]
Some students struggle balancing the pursuit of their degree with their other job and volunteer responsibilities — others thrive. Bebe Falkner, a junior Southern Studies and interdisciplinary studies major from Christiana, Tenn., just about does it all with a smile on her face. “I’m a full-time student, so I take 19 hours; most of those […]
The most wonderful time of the year finally returned with the arrival of Oxford’s sixth-annual Holly Jolly Holidays on Nov. 22. This attraction at mTrade Park will host wintry festivities, such as an ice skating rink and the Walk of Lights, for visitors and members of the Oxford community to enjoy until January. Holly Jolly […]
Jennasey Guzman, a senior from Wylie, Texas, at the University of Mississippi, has achieved a dream many English majors aspire to: writing and publishing a book. Her story, “Forever Home,” is written for children and centers on loss and trusting in God. “‘Forever Home’ is about me as a child with my childhood dog named […]
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