Gracey Massengill

A guide to Thursday nights in Oxford

“A long time ago, the locals figured out that Thursday nights are our weekend,” actress and Oxford resident Elise Fyke said. For long-time Oxonians and University of Mississippi students, Thursday evenings in Oxford have become one of the most cherished nights of the week, offering no shortage of activities. Here is a Thursday night itinerary […]

Farmstead Florals: growing a passion

Farmstead Florals, which began as a passion project of founder Katherine Webb, has blossomed into a thriving agricultural business. Webb and her team of college student employees are on the brink of harvest season, preparing to distribute to the farm’s multiple florist and grocery store clients. Farmstead Florals is in its ninth season of production. […]

Oxford artist teaches rare embroidery technique

Tucked away in Oxford is a hidden gem: Harriet Roberts, a stitching expert who teaches a craft rarely practiced in the United States.    The Boston native grew up stitching and sewing, but it was her grandmother’s embroidered chair that inspired her to learn a traditional British stitching technique called crewel embroidery.    Roberts explained […]

Burns-Belfry Museum hosts multimedia “African Americans & The Arts” exhibit

The Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center sponsored a riveting tribute to historic and contemporary African American artists by hosting a quilt show and multimedia art exhibit on Saturday, Feb. 17.  Inspired by the 2024 Black History Month theme “African Americans & The Arts,” the exhibit celebrated culinary, visual, performing and textile arts presented by local […]

Farm to market: Southern cultured creamery 

Oxford’s Chicory Market appeals to locals for many reasons. With a friendly staff and a retro interior, the establishment’s new location in Mid-Town Shopping Center attracts people who wish to grocery shop local. The heart and soul of Chicory Market, though, is the fresh produce and local farmers that provide it.  “My friend told me […]

Sammy’s Deli brings Yemeni flavor to the Oxford food scene

Walking into Sammy’s Gourmet Deli & Gyro, a newly-renovated deli right off of the Square, you will find a dream playing out behind the counter first-hand. Smoke rises from the fryer and gyro meat slowly crisps as owner Abdul Shami “Sammy” Mohammed artfully prepares sandwiches and wraps. Adding to Oxford’s culturally rich and diverse food […]

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