Winding stories melded together with melody as James McMurtry took the Proud Larry’s stage Thursday night to perform songs from his new album “The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy,” as well as old crowd favorites. McMurtry’s lyrics told stories that were complex, teetering between heart-wrenching and humorous at times. While singing, he played guitar […]
What does it cost to attend the University of Mississippi? Tuition, housing, food, books and travel may come to mind first, but should having the right clothing be factored in? For Mallory Clark, a senior public health major, attending sorority events and football games has led her to spend an estimated $450-$600 each semester on […]
After a dozen musical artists performed on the Nicholas Air Stage on North Lamar Boulevard last weekend, the smell of food from vendors left the air and more than 100 artists packed up their booths, the 28th annual Double Decker Arts Festival came to its bittersweet end on Saturday, April 26. The music proved to […]
Advocation and research about media, technology and democracy are the main focuses of Justin Hendrix, CEO and editor of Tech Policy Press. Hendrix, who lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., visited the University of Mississippi during the Jordan Center for Journalism and Advocacy and Innovation inaugural symposium to share his thoughts in a talk titled “Artificial Intelligence, […]
What did the Sandy and John Black Pavilion have in common with Chuck E. Cheese on Tuesday, April 9? It housed one of the most famous rats in entertainment. At 6 p.m., ticket holders filed into the Pavilion to see Theo Von perform as a part of his “Return of the Rat Tour.” Before Von […]
Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., who is charged with the capital murder of UM student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, is no longer facing charges of tampering with physical evidence in relation to Lee’s death. The decision came from an order by Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther on March 7. Herrington was arraigned and placed into […]
There were no small businesses in the Oxford area where local sewists could buy supplies and attend classes before April 2024. To temporarily fill this void, Margie Hamilton started an online business after returning to Oxford from an extended stay in Alaska to look after her grandchildren. Shortly after, Hamilton allowed people to come to […]
The Mississippi House and Senate have passed respective bills that will prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion language and programs in public educational institutions, following a pair of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump that cut DEI programs on the federal level. House Bill 1193, which passed Feb. 5 with a vote of 74-41, prohibits […]
The Oxford Police Department confirmed Wednesday morning that the remains of Jimmie “Jay” Lee have been recovered more than two years since he was reported missing. The Mississippi State Crime Lab confirmed the identity through DNA analysis. “On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Oxford Police Department regarding human remains […]
News organizations reported on Monday that human remains found in Carroll County over the weekend may be connected to the disappearance of former University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee in July 2022. According to Mississippi Today, a gold necklace with the name “Jaylee” was found with the remains. Although local authorities have not publicly […]
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