News across Lafayette County
The most important walk in the Grove: The history of the Walk of Champions
The 10-acre oasis in the middle of the University of Mississippi campus has become the most notable symbol for Ole Miss Football. Just about every college football fan has heard about the Walk of Champions and the Grove. When tens of thousands of fans flood the Grove on Saturday…
Ole Miss soccer suffers back to back losses, stays winless in conference play
Ole Miss Soccer failed to capitalize on home field advantage this past weekend, dropping two conference matchups to No. 3 Vanderbilt and Texas, respectively. Facing one of the nation’s top teams in the Commodores, the Rebels were in for a battle on senior night. Vanderbilt…
‘Primetime’ is fascinating and engaging, but lacks a satisfying resolution
A24’s “Primetime” hit Oxford theaters last week on an unusually crowded Thursday night showing. Fueled by an incredible marketing campaign that was all too eager to show off Robert Pattinson’s creepy impersonation of Dateline’s Chris Hansen — specifically his uncanny ability to…
Lafayette County Launches GovWell, Online Permitting Portal
Lafayette County residents, contractors, and developers can now submit building and land-use applications online through GovWell. According to recently appointed County Planner Tristan Riddell, the web-based system modernizes how the County processes applications and communicates…
Found a Jury Summons in Your Mailbox? What to Expect in Lafayette County
Opening a jury summons often brings a wave of questions: How was I selected? What if I have a conflict? How long will this take? Jury service is one of our most essential civic duties, but navigating the administrative side shouldn’t be a headache. To clear up common…
Dolly Day serves up creativity and a cup of ambition
From Dolly Parton-inspired artwork to a community book drive, Ole Miss students celebrated the singer and philanthropist’s legacy through an afternoon centered on creativity, literacy and service on Friday, Sept. 25. A month after Parton’s death, the University of Mississippi’s…
Scott Colom and Cliff Johnson joint campaign rally highlights key campaign promises
U.S. congressional candidates Scott Colom and Cliff Johnson reestablished campaign promises of higher wages and lower costs at their campaign rally at The Lyric Oxford on Sept. 25. Colom and Johnson will be running in the midterm elections on Nov. 3. Colom is the Democratic…
Letter to the editor: UM students, be cautious who you platform
In 1991, a man would run for Louisiana governor as a Republican. Despite running on the mainstream conservative platform, he would be denounced by both President George H. W. Bush and the Republican National Committee, who would endorse his Democratic opponent. That man was David…
First four films revealed for the Oxford Film Festival
The Oxford Film Festival announced the opening four films set to be showcased at its annual spring event held primarily at the Malco Oxford Commons Cinema Grill on March 18-20. The sneak peek event held at The Lounge at Tom Beckbe emphasized the presence of Mississippi-based…
Column: Ole Miss Football does not have an identity
Ole Miss Football suffered its worst defeat in nearly three years against Florida in Week 4. The Rebels played truly uninspiring football. At this point in the season, Ole Miss controls its own destiny, but head coach Pete Golding’s squad lacks a true identity, and there may be a…
Ole Miss Volleyball sweeps Alabama in first SEC contest
The Ole Miss Volleyball team started out conference play with a sweep of the Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday, Sept 27. Ole Miss entered this matchup on a three-game losing streak. After defeats by Memphis, Kansas, and Grand Canyon, the Rebels finished nonconference play with a…
John Green gives readers a backstage pass in “Hollywood Ending”
John Green’s debut adult fiction novel “Hollywood, Ending,” was released on Sept. 22 and has not disappointed his audience. The contemporary book follows two young actors as they navigate rising fame, complicated relationships and the pressures of Hollywood while filming a biopic…