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3 Places To Grab Dessert On The Oxford MS Square
Are you getting tired of fried catfish, sweet potato fries, and pulled pork sandwiches? Of course not, but this article is sure to get your taste buds roaring for something sweet while you’re on the square. Holly’s Sweet Tooth Even businessmen can’t resist stepping out of their law offices and insurance agencies for a trip to Holli’s. You’ll see them wrangling for control of the candy bins along with Oxford Middle School students and Phi Mus. As you see with Waldo up above, there is a diverse assortment of sugary delicacies...
read moreFeed Moncrief by The King Cobraz
I thought this would only be appropriate after the Compass Bowl win over Pitt!
read moreFirst Presbyterian Church in Oxford, MS Historical Video
I stumbled across this video that gives a 175 year historical account of the First Presbyterian Church in Oxford. It is one of the oldest churches in the town and I thought it deserved a spot on the blog!
read moreBest Seven and Most Affordable Restaurants in Oxford Mississippi
I wanted to do a sort of rank and review of what I believe are the most affordable and top ranked restaurants in Oxford. I love everything from fried food to Indian cuisine and have eaten at just about every restaurant in Oxford, Mississippi. If you have a favorite, please chime in! If you have a suggestion of what to order at any of these restaurants….please chime in!! 7. Ajax Ajax has always been a local favorite. When you are looking for good country cookin’, Ajax is the way to go. My personal favorite dish their is their...
read moreGreat Ole Miss Gameday Video Done By Scott Burton Photography
Game day in Oxford Mississippi from scottburtonphotography on...
read moreWilliam Faulkner’s Niece Passes Away
Dean Faulkner Wells, the last surviving immediate family member of William Faulkner passed away on Wednesday in Oxford, Mississippi. She had stroke complications according to one source. Mrs. Wells was 75 years old and in March had just published her autobiography titled “Every Day By The Sun: A Memoir of the Faulkner’s of Mississippi”. The book is about her memories of Oxford and growing up as a Faulkner. St. Peter’s Cemetery will be putting on a grave side service on Friday, July 29th. Rest in Peace Dean Faulkner...
read moreFormer Mayor Howorth Joins TVA As Board Member
On July 13th, Former Mayor of Oxford, Mississippi, Richard Howorth was sworn in to serve a 5 year spot as a Tennessee Valley Authority board member. For those of you not familiar with TVA – they are a U.S. government owned corporation that covers over 80,000 square miles of land in 6 states with a population of over 9 million people. Howorth is no stranger to this sort of thing. As mayor, he served as chairman of the Oxford Electric Department. He also serves as director and officer of the NMIDA or North Mississippi Industrial...
read moreUniversity of Mississippi Museum Profile
Profile video of the University Museums at the University of Mississippi. Produced by UM Media and Documentary Projects for the SEC Academic...
read moreNew Oxford American Issue Features Barry Hannah Tribute
From Press Release…LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 9, 2011) — The Oxford American includes a tribute to the acclaimed Mississippi writer Barry Hannah in its new issue, which is available now at bookstores and newsstands nationwide. “Some of us who revere the writing of Barry Hannah had the good fortune to know, or at least encounter, him before he died on March 1, 2010,” said Marc Smirnoff, editor of The Oxford American. “Surreally, Barry could be just as fiercely eloquent and meaningful in person as he could be on...
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