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Rooted in the blues: Eric Deaton preserves Mississippi’s musical tradition

Eric Deaton is a Southern blues musician who has played across the world on many stages with numerous other artists, including The Black Keys. Five years ago, Deaton recorded his first collaboration album with The Black Keys, with their newest album, “Peaches!” releasing May 1, 2026. “Both records I have done with The Black Keys […]

How students stayed active while they were iced in

Winter Storm Fern swept through Oxford and disrupted daily schedules for students and community members. In response, the University of Mississippi community found creative ways to stay active and connected, from organizing indoor workouts to adapting normal schedules to the challenging conditions. “Winter Storm Fern completely stopped my daily routine. I usually get up at […]

Double Decker lineup draws mixed reactions from Ole Miss students

Double Decker Arts Festival is one of the most anticipated events in Oxford where students, community members and visitors come together to enjoy music, art and local culture. This year, University of Mississippi students have found mixed feelings about the 2026 lineup.  Jillian Badeaux, a senior psychology major from New Orleans, said she was happy […]

Double Decker Festival details 2026 music lineup

The 29th annual Double Decker Festival music lineup was revealed online on Feb. 3 following an announcement delay due to Winter Storm Fern. All musical acts will perform on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 2 on the Main Stage on North Lamar. Friday performers Shane Smith & the Saints will headline the event on […]

Ole Miss Golf hopes to swing and succeed this spring

The Ole Miss Golf teams have put together two excellent seasons in a row, marking personal and team bests. The men’s team achieved its first No. 1 national ranking in the fall of 2024 and has maintained strong play over the past year.  This year, the Rebels are working to bring home a national championship, […]

Annual fiber arts festival cultivates crafting community

The Oxford Fiber Festival offered the perfect opportunity for those who were looking to grab hand-made, cold-weather gear before the storm. Originally set to feature vendors Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., vendors opened from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 22 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

Ole Miss Cheer places No. 6 in National Championship

The Ole Miss Cheer team took part in the 2026 Universal Cheerleaders and Universal Dance Association College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship from Jan. 16-18 in Orlando, Fla. They finished No. 6 in the all girl division finals and No. 7 in the division finals.  The Lady Rebels scored an 82.9 in the all […]

From shelter to sofa: a second chance for both students and adopted animals

For some University of Mississippi students, animal adoption can be a positive experience that teaches responsibility and time management skills. Beyond that, in a college town like Oxford, students offer a unique opportunity to help local shelters. Oxford Animal Resource Center (OARC) offers college students opportunities to observe the animals, volunteer at the facility or […]

Oxford’s Christmas Parade marches joy to the Square

The annual Oxford Christmas Parade continued this year’s holiday season with the “12 Days of Christmas”-themed parade on Dec. 2.  The parade begins at the University of Mississippi, travels down University Avenue, through Oxford Square and concludes at North Lamar, offering excellent viewing spots for everyone.  Different recurrent Oxford community groups participated this year, including […]

On-par finish: Ole Miss Golf concludes a stellar fall season

The Ole Miss Women’s and Men’s Golf teams have concluded fall play. Here is a look at some highlights and standout performances from the Rebels’ season. Women’s The Lady Rebels competed in five tournaments this fall and placed Top Five in each one. They opened the season strong with back-to-back wins at the Boilermaker Classic […]

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