For two years, the Sister2Sister Leadership Retreat has addressed issues faced by African-American women on the University of Mississippi campus and in the Oxford community. When African-American men expressed their desire for a similar event, the Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement (CICCE) launched a brotherly equivalent. Sponsored by the CICCE, the Career Center, […]
Through the eyes of the young Scout Finch, an audience reads about society, hatred, prejudice in the criminal justice system and the American South in Harper Lee’s 1960 novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” More than half a century after its publishing, Biloxi Public School District banned the book from its eighth-grade curriculum in early October because of offensive and derogatory language. After […]
In the enclosed walls of a dark closet space, a mother hid a cell phone for her daughter, Brittany Cook, to call 911 when her father came home in a drunken state, ready to harm her mother. As a 20-year-old, Cook found herself trapped in a closet again after her fiancé attempted to choke her. “I have […]
Mary-Margaret Chaffe’s best friend was murdered a decade ago because of a domestic violence dispute. From that moment forward, Chaffe wanted to be an advocate for prevention of domestic violence. “When it happened, I never thought about anything else but wanting to be an advocate for domestic violence,” Chaffe said. “I don’t even think […]
Oxford Police Department launched a new program on the Square with the goal of promoting safety, providing protection and decreasing crime for its downtown patrons. The Safe Site tent will be in front of Visit Oxford on the Square on Wednesday through Saturday each week from 8 p.m. until 45 minutes after bars close. “Anywhere from 4,000 to […]
A mix of technology experts, digital gurus and government leaders participated in the second University of Mississippi Technology Summit on Thursday. The summit, also held last year and planned to be held annually, informs the audience about anticipated technological developments and stimulated conversations among leaders in business, education and government. Wicker, who helped spearhead last year’s […]
Plush greenery and chirping birds surrounded bikers, runners and joggers as they embarked on Whirlpool Trail for the second Bike for Badges, a 10-mile charity mountain bike race Saturday. The yearly event, which benefits law enforcement in Oxford and Lafayette County, was started last year. “I love mountain biking, and I wanted to give Oxford […]
Below are the reports and arrests from Aug. 17-24. Briefs do not include every incident from the past week. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Oxford Police Department Reports: Animal complaint: 3 Burglary: 1 Careless driving: 7 Civil matter: 2 Disorderly conduct: 1 Disturbing the peace: 15 Domestic disturbance: 3 Embezzlement: 1 False pretense: 1 Harassing […]
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