Arts & Culture

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...

Some students struggle balancing the pursuit of their degree with their other job and volunteer responsibilities — others thrive. Bebe Falkner, a junior Southern Studies and interdisciplinary studies major from Christiana, Tenn., just about does it all with a smile...

Oxford is a vibrant city for live shows with venues including Proud Larry’s, The Lyric and the Gertrude C. Ford Center. Here’s a look at performances scheduled this spring. Shows at the Ford Center are for all ages. Minors must...

As the holiday season approaches, community organizations across Oxford are pushing to meet growing needs by starting donation drives and encouraging volunteers to step up during what many say is the busiest and most demanding time of year. Local nonprofits,...

From the chill in the air to the colorful lights that illuminate the Square, the wait for Oxford, Miss., to transform into the “snow globe town” is over.  Ole Miss-themed nutcrackers on the Oxford sit on the Oxford Square. Photo...

The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time this year, and with Christmas just around the corner, many people are searching for the perfect gift for the woman in their life who just...

Walking around the Square during the holiday season, one is bound to find every storefront decked in bows, ornaments and tinsel. Part of what makes Oxford, Miss., special is the local businesses that contribute to putting customers in the Christmas...

The most wonderful time of the year finally returned with the arrival of Oxford’s sixth-annual Holly Jolly Holidays on Nov. 22. This attraction at mTrade Park will host wintry festivities, such as an ice skating rink and the Walk of...

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,...

2025 was another great year for popular music, with multiple surprise drops and a diverse pool of talent. In no particular order, here are the best songs of 2025, curated by Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Jessica Johnson. Photos courtesy...