Oxford residents’ most recent push against the construction of hot mix asphalt plant Magnolia Materials, owned by local developer JW McCurdy, failed on Monday, March 23 when the Lafayette County Planning Commission unanimously voted against the residents’ petition to rezone a parcel of the Max D. Hipp Industrial Park from I-2 heavy industrial to I-1 […]
Women have shaped the University of Mississippi since its construction and have served the university in all capacities. Here is a list of just a few notable women who have formed our university into what it is today: Sarah Isom Sarah Isom was the first female faculty member at the university in 1885, marking a […]
The Oxford Conference Center hosted its annual Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, Feb. 28, showcasing 40 vendors from across North Mississippi to sell items from home appliances to jewelry. Since 2008, the Indoor Yard Sale has moved the classic, outdoor neighborhood tradition to the conference center to attract more attendees. “I just hope someone finds […]
Before becoming mayor of Oxford, Robyn Tannehill was the director of tourism for the city and started the first annual Double Decker Arts Festival in 1995. Now as mayor, she has been awarded the Americans for the Arts 2026 Public Leadership in the Arts Award. Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and the United States Conference […]
Seven distinguished speakers will deliver talks this year at the annual TEDx University of Mississippi event on Feb. 20. This year’s program is titled “Uncharted” and will be held at 7 p.m. at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the event are free, but donations are encouraged. Speakers include Southern […]
The City of Oxford hosted this year’s “Lighting of the Square” on Thursday, Nov. 13, illuminating the town center to mark the beginning of the holiday season. Oxford residents packed the Square, with crowds stretching down the roads and filling the sidewalks. Lights were hung from the Lafayette County Courthouse in the center of the […]
Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía released her fourth studio album, “LUX,” on Friday. “LUX” features 13 different languages and marks a shift away from Rosalía’s more traditional Latin pop style to a more symphonic sound. “LUX” has a strong feminine-mystical energy and, with impressive vocals from Rosalía, the album feels like a transcendental experience. Rosalía collaborated with […]
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