Lifestyle

It’s a dog’s world that we get to enjoy

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist   My family moved from Manassas, VA, to Lubbock, TX, in the summer ...

Columnists

The world is watching

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

Lifestyle

Lest we forget, the bridegroom cometh

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist Last Wednesday night, I skipped our church gathering – with permission. But I ...

Columnists

Glorious weather a harbinger of coming fall

By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist   This past Saturday felt like Fall in north Mississippi. Paris, to be ...

Lifestyle

Choose to not contribute to the chaos

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist I am outraged, frustrated, furious, and fighting mad. As the old folks used ...

Columnists

Olympic sized disappointment and drag

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist During my formative years, my dad was a full-time student in Lubbock, TX, ...

Opinion

Traffic circles best for car and a few laughs

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist People typically read this column in two different newspapers. Others read it on ...

News Main

Local medical missionaries provide life-changing care in West African village

Midge McCay has traveled across the ocean to Togo, West Africa several times with North Oxford Baptist Church ...

Columnists

Good marriage advice helps you sleep better

By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist I was the officiant at a wedding this past Saturday. Like most wedding ...

Religion

For some, it’s best to ‘shake the dust’

By Steve Stricker Columnist Mt 7:2. “Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do ...

Opinion

Avoid walking on your bottom lip

By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist I have a friend down in Gulfport who has unique ways of expressing ...

Religion

Our focus makes all the difference

By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist I have a friend who was already a grown adult when I was ...

Columns

Doing the right thing adheres to standards

By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist   “I got a little change in my pocket goin’ jing-a-ling-a-ling. Wants to ...

Opinion

Masterpieces are everywhere if we see them

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist   His name was Greg. It’s been years and years since we’ve had ...

Religion

Community baptism event Saturday

Pastors Dedrick and Deona Benson and the University of Life Church in Oxford will host their second annual ...

Lifestyle

O Holy Night: Community Church Christmas Service on the Square

Religion

Make sure Santa knows your sizes

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist The countdown to Christmas is in full swing, and I’m an enormous fan. ...

Lifestyle

Drop-off shoebox donations until Nov. 20 for Operation Christmas Child

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings and sharing ...

News

St. John rectory completed for Fr. Shoffner

‘Chi Ro’ house brings church, parishioners closer An exemplar of love and care, St. John the Evangelist Catholic ...

Religion

May 5’s Day of Prayer observed locally

The National Day of Prayer has been an annual observance in the United States since 1952. It is ...

Columns

Forever thankful for mean parents

By Les Ferguson, Jr. My parents were mean. I know I’m not the only person who has ever ...

Oxford

Dallas pastor Jeffress will speak at a major Christian event in Oxford

Organizers of what is being billed as a major Christian event in Oxford, have announced that nationally- followed ...

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