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Shane Brown, an Oxford dairy farmer, published his first book, “A Place Called Tula,” in July 2026. The book is a collection of short stories and personal essays exploring rural Mississippi life, work, community, grief, addiction and family.  An Oxford...

Despite being at different stages in life, Eric Solomon and Jacob Scott have found common ground in their shared role as Kevin T. in the hit musical “Come From Away.” “Come From Away” tells the story of nearly 7,000 airplane...

Many years before the Grove became a sea of red and blue tents and elaborate buffet spreads, fall Saturdays in Oxford looked considerably different.  Thomas J. “Sparky” Reardon, a 1972 Ole Miss alum and the dean of students from 2000...

Just as the student newspaper at the University of Mississippi has gone through an evolution in naming, our print advertisements have evolved, too. Advertisements in our newspaper have long reflected changing consumer habits, cultural norms and dominant communication methods.   Collage...

Despite Oxford’s classification as a small town, it has a reputation for attracting renowned musical artists and bands. The music scene has been active and lively for years thanks in part to the plethora of notable venues on campus and...

For more than a century, the University of Mississippi has hosted political figures from across the country, including vice presidents, U.S. senators and presidential candidates. Most recently, the university served as a venue for Vice President JD Vance and Erika...

The Square is a collage of Oxford’s best shops and restaurants and serves as the cultural center of the town. No single store displays this artistic scene better than Southside Gallery. The gallery features works by artists from across the...

The day doesn’t end at sundown for many University of Mississippi students. Between late-night study sessions, football games and bar crawls on the Square, students often find themselves craving calories long after many restaurants are closed. Late-night eateries are best...

Local band The Kites brings soulful indie pop music to Oxford’s music scene, from the rooftop bar of the Graduate hotel to the open garage doors of Chicory Market.  Married for 20 years, Kyle and Amy Jo Kite have been...

National nonprofit Saluting Branches used its annual day of service to continue to help the Mississippi State Veterans Home recover from Winter Storm Fern on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The organization is dedicated to honoring men and women who served in...