Kiara Manning

Offices in the attic: Oxford Police Department seeks new space to meet community’s needs

The Oxford Police Department headquarters has become too crowded and outdated for modern-day use, and has been hoping to relocate its headquarters to the Oxford Elementary School campus. OPD Captain Hildon Sessums believes this overcrowding situation is a representation of growing pains throughout Oxford. Although he appreciates the growth of the city, he said there […]

Ole Miss partners with Ethiopian Airlines to launch graduate degree

The Meek School of Journalism and New Media is partnering with Ethiopian Airlines to launch an online integrated marketing communications graduate degree program for employees of the airline group. The new partnership between the airline group and the Ethiopian Aviation Academy could also offer training programs that would teach academy members how to effectively market […]

Ole Miss graduate student helps create Food For Oxford drive

Graduate student Julie LaBerge has partnered with The Pantry and local churches in Oxford to create the first annual Food for Oxford drive. This summer, Food for Oxford will combat food waste to accommodate The Pantry’s annual summer drought by teaming up with off-campus student living complexes. The three complexes serving as drop-off locations for […]

Author shares story of her father and William Faulkner’s unlikely friendship

Author, professor and Oxford native Gloria Burgess will discuss her latest book “Pass It On!,” which shares the true story of her father Earnest McEwen Jr. and his life-changing relationship with William Faulkner, at Off Square Books on Saturday. The acclaimed writer funded her father’s dream of going to college. The idea to write this […]

Financial literacy coach heads to Ole Miss

On Thursday, the university will host a financial education event featuring nationally known financial literacy coach Eric Smith. In the past, Smith has helped NBA athletes learn how to handle their finances. All students are invited to attend the event in Lamar Hall from 4 to 5 p.m. to learn how to set a budget, […]

African-American voices heard loud and clear at Oxford Film Festival

Standout pieces from African-American directors and filmmakers are making their debut in this year’s Oxford Film Festival. Two of this year’s filmmakers, Andre Hill and Astin Rocks, both showcase their different approaches when it comes to telling their stories in film. Hill’s “Trust and Believe” is premiering in the music video category, while Rocks’ visual […]

Malpaso Dance Company begins residency on campus

A dose of Cuban culture is headed to Oxford as Ole Miss welcomes the Malpaso Dance Company to campus. During their visit, members of the dance company will speak and participate in various events around campus and in the community. The dance company’s residency began Sunday with a potluck welcome and presentation by Spanish artistic […]

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