News across Lafayette County
One night only! Some of Oxford’s most notable concerts
Despite Oxford’s classification as a small town, it has a reputation for attracting renowned musical artists and bands. The music scene has been active and lively for years thanks in part to the plethora of notable venues on campus and around town, like the recently demolished…
‘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…
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…
The top Ole Miss Basketball performances of all time
Ole Miss Basketball has had plenty of iconic moments over the years. From scoring duels to record-breaking point games, many players have written their names in Rebel history. Here is a look back at some of the best player performances over the years. Johnny Neumann vs. LSU, 1971…
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…
County Road 401 to close daily at Highway 7 South
Traffic Notice The south end of County Road 401 at Highway 7 South will be closed Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until further notice, Lafayette County officials said. The road will remain open outside those hours and on Sundays. Drivers who use County Road 401…
Turn off your screens, and opt for a book instead
In Thomas Fuller’s book “The Boys of Riverside,” the common reading book for Ole Miss class of 2030 students, Fuller writes that differences can be something that can be used as a superpower. He originally made this comment about the California School for the Deaf football team,…
Kratom organization calls OPD investigation ‘unforgivable’
The American Kratom Association (AKA) denounced local law enforcement in Oxford for misrepresenting the drug kratom following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. The conference took place outside the Lafayette County Detention Center on Wednesday, Sept. 30. “We…
Ole Miss TPUSA hosts James Fishback
The University of Mississippi chapter of Turning Point USA hosted James Fishback for its “What’s Next For America” event as part of its Pick Up the Mic initiative in the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Fishback worked as a hedge fund analyst before…
What were game days like over 50 years ago?
Many years before the Grove became a sea of red and blue tents and elaborate buffet spreads, fall Saturdays in Oxford looked considerably different. Thomas J. “Sparky” Reardon, a 1972 Ole Miss alum and the dean of students from 2000 to 2014, has witnessed many variations of…
The ads we left behind
Just as the student newspaper at the University of Mississippi has gone through an evolution in naming, our print advertisements have evolved, too. Advertisements in our newspaper have long reflected changing consumer habits, cultural norms and dominant communication methods.…
Washington D.C. to Oxford: Who has visited UM?
For more than a century, the University of Mississippi has hosted political figures from across the country, including vice presidents, U.S. senators and presidential candidates. Most recently, the university served as a venue for Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk’s Turning…