Columnists

The world is watching

By Jan Penton Miller Columnist The oppressive heat caused perspiration to run in rivulets across my face as ...

August 21, 2024

News

The Bonsai Businessman: A Journey from hobby to enterprise

In the serene world of miniature trees, Zack Adamz stands out as a unique entrepreneur who has transformed ...

August 9, 2024

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Mid-Town Farmers’ Market

On Saturday, local vendors sell fresh produce at the Mid-Town Farmers’ Market on North Lamar Boulevard, just a ...

July 22, 2024

Columnists

Summer fades fast, enjoy the easy living

By Bonnie Brown Columnist “Summertime and the livin is easy.” This song was composed in 1933-34 by George ...

July 17, 2024

Garden/Outdoors

Photo gallery: More than just veggies

Fresh produce, flowers, meats and more – all from local farmers –  are available at the Oxford Community ...

July 14, 2024

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Flowers galore!

Photos by M. Ben Williams

June 27, 2024

Lifestyle

Meet Your Farmer days set for Arena

The Lafayette County Multi-Purpose Arena has announced the launch of Meet Your Farmer days, a series of free ...

June 19, 2024

Lifestyle

Pie Fest 2024 coming to OXCM June 25

Have you been fine-tuning your baking skills and you’re ready to show off? Join the Oxford Community Market ...

June 18, 2024

Garden/Outdoors

Hydropower Ahead for Mississippi, Sardis Dam on the List

By Hal Fox UM journalism student   Mississippi is one of only two states in the country with ...

June 13, 2024

Lifestyle

Native plants, trees are more than backdrops

By Bonnie Brown Columnist The drive on Highway 6 to Lee County and Tupelo is not considered a ...

June 12, 2024

News

Free fishing days this weekend

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks invites all residents to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, ...

May 30, 2024

Garden/Outdoors

Lafayette Cattlemen’s Association meeting Thursday

The Lafayette Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the County Extension Office on Thursday. Will Gibson ...

May 29, 2024

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‘The Earth Laughs in Flowers’

Red, white and purple impatiens adorn the Oxford Square on May 15, 2024, and accentuate the recently restored ...

May 20, 2024

Garden/Outdoors

Ole Miss grad spent four years helping to address food insecurity

As a freshman in 2020 at the University of Mississippi, Jackson McArthur decided he wanted to do some ...

May 17, 2024

Lifestyle

Turkey stamp effort dies in Legislature

By Hunter Cloud The Daily Leader Mississippi legislators had an opportunity to fund the future of turkey conservation ...

May 8, 2024

Lifestyle

This year’s Double Decker broke attendance records

People came from across the country – representing 35 states and totaling 50,300 attendees for Saturday alone – ...

May 8, 2024

Lifestyle

Duck season will have two splits in 2024-25

Dove opening day will be Sept. 1 By Hunter Cloud Brookhaven Daily Leader Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries ...

May 1, 2024

Lifestyle

OPC plans to replace swings at Avent Park

The Oxford Park Commission will be replacing the wooden swing sets at Avent Park. The swings, which are ...

May 1, 2024

Arts

Another successful Double Decker in the books

Mayor says best ever; OPD reports moderate arrests The 27th annual Double Decker Arts Festival has won many ...

May 1, 2024

Lifestyle

Beautiful, Beautiful Butterfly

May 1, 2024

Lifestyle

Lady Landowners to host seminar, luncheon

Local ladies are invited to attend the free Lady Landowners seminar and luncheon next week. The event will ...

May 1, 2024

News

Oxford Town tunes up

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is scheduled to take the main stage at the Double Decker Arts Festival Saturday at ...

April 24, 2024