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Price of beef surges at Oxford grocery stores
The price of beef at Oxford grocery stores is rising as restrictions are loosened and more businesses reopen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. ... Read more
19 hours ago by Ana Martinez.
Oxford Film Festival reveals lineup for fifth week of virtual festival
The Oxford Film Festival is continuing on with its virtual edition as it enters its fifth week. This week’s films run through May 22 through ... Read more
3 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford Film Festival reveals week four lineup of virtual fest
The Oxford Film Festival continues its transition of the 2020 edition to the virtual world this week. Beginning on Friday, the fourth week of the ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Local Counselor speaks: Mental Health and bouncing back from the Coronavirus
The world is experiencing a level of collective distress that has never been seen before, due to COVID-19. People are quarantining, spending days upon days ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford Film Fest provides update on “It’s Time” screening, third week of virtual fest
The Oxford Film Festival is still holding out hope that it can facilitate the world premiere of Chucky Mullins bio-pic “It’s Time” later this year, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Thacker Mountain Radio season finale to feature member of The Go-Go’s
The spring finale of Thacker Mountain Radio Hour will take listeners back to the 80s. The local radio show will conclude its spring season on ... Read more
1 month ago by Jake Thompson.
Lafayette County reports two new COVID-19 cases, six new LTC cases
After three days of a decreased number in reported coronavirus cases, Mississippi has seen its numbers rise for two straight days. The Mississippi State Department ... Read more
1 month ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford neighborhood creates Social Distance Zoo
The quarantine life has lasted for nearly a month in Oxford, and families have been scrambling to find ways to keep their children entertained and ... Read more
1 month ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford Film Festival announces weekly virtual film festival series
The 2020 edition of the Oxford Film Festival is going virtual, for now. The festival announced this week plans for a weekly virtual film festival ... Read more
1 month ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford native Felicity Flesher continues run on Jeopardy!
Felicity Flesher has tried numerous times to make her way to the Jeopardy! stage and, for her, the third time was truly the charm. The ... Read more
2 months ago by Jake Thompson.
Wonderbird Spirits providing hand sanitizer for healthcare workers, first responders
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, everyday essentials became such hot commodities they rivaled the popularity of the must-have toy at Christmas. Hand ... Read more
2 months ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford residents providing some cheer during COVID-19 with bear hunt
With the new normal of quarantine life meaning children are sequestered to their homes and not able to see friends, people around the world — ... Read more
2 months ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford Film Festival taking part in inaugural Film Festival Day
Nearly 200 film festivals across the country have been postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and because of that, many are coming together ... Read more
2 months ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford Film Festival announces Virtual Art House
With the entertainment world at a standstill due to COVID-19, many artists are bringing entertainment to people’s living rooms. The Oxford Film Festival is the ... Read more
2 months ago by Jake Thompson.
Double Decker Arts Festival rescheduled for August
Amidst a flurry of springtime events cancelling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one staple event has announced a rescheduled date. Visit Oxford announced on Monday ... Read more
2 months ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford’s art community providing escape with “Stay @ Home Fest”
This week was supposed to be one of the biggest on Oxford’s art community’s calendar, but COVID-19 pulled the plug. On Wednesday, the 17th Annual ... Read more
2 months ago by Jake Thompson.
25th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
One of the biggest spring events in Oxford, Mississippi and the Southeast will not be taking place next month. Visit Oxford announced Wednesday that the ... Read more
2 months ago by Jake Thompson.
Malco Theatres closing due to COVID-19 pandemic
With the growing number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, and the growing number of cities mandating a 24-hour-a-day quarantine, many businesses are closing up, including ... Read more
2 months ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford eateries taking coronavirus precautions: who’s open and who’s drive-thru only?
With the threat of coronavirus outbreak and the CDC recommending against the gatherings of 50 or more people, many local eateries are taking their own ... Read more
2 months ago by Nathanael Gabler.
2020 Oxford Film Festival postponed
The next domino to fall regarding local events in Oxford happened on Thursday afternoon. Organizers for the Oxford Film Festival announced the 2020 edition has ... Read more
2 months ago by Jake Thompson.
PROFILE: Rick Mize’s passion is keeping local radio alive
Editor’s Note: This story originally ran in the PROFILES 2020 publication. Rick Mize has several accolades to his name, including a Country Music Association award, ... Read more