FOOD & DRINK
Oxford Town tunes up
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is scheduled to take the main stage at the Double Decker Arts Festival Saturday at 7 p.m., just before headliner Brittany Howard performs at 8:30 p.m. This year’s musical lineup covers many genres and will have broad appeal to music fans from across the Mid-South. Double Decker Music Schedule Friday, April 26 […] The post Oxford Town tunes up appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Spring concerts don’t come free (anymore)
This past weekend, country superstar Morgan Wallen returned to Ole Miss campus for his long-anticipated concert at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Last year, Wallen frustrated many attendees by canceling his Sunday night show. But this time, Wallen delivered a full set list, ringing music through the rainy night on April 20. Late...
Oxford, MS, iconic Ajax Diner on The Square is sold. See details on new owner
Randy Yates spent the last 27 years of his life cooking for the people of Oxford and beyond. Now, he can sit back and enjoy life since having recently sold the iconic restaurant Ajax Diner to Clay Scruggs. "I don't really know what I am going to do, honestly," Yates...
A glimpse at the 27th annual Double Decker lineup
Double Decker Arts Festival is set to bring music fans from across the country to Oxford in a massive celebration of artistic talent on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 on the Square. The 27th Double Decker Arts Festival musical lineup is stacked with talented groups and solo artists....
Oxford man wins MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament
Boater Blake Hodge of Oxford caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on Grenada Lake. Hosted by the Grenada Tourism Commission, the tournament was the second event of the season for the BFL Mississippi Division. Hodge earned $9,813, including the […] The post Oxford man wins MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Cofield’s Corner
By John Cofield In its current life, the building off the Square on Jackson now holds Funky’s. But in a past life, it was a player in the American Dream. As a teenager, Albert Fenger fell out with his father and left Arhus, Denmark, for the United States. He made his way to Oxford and, […] The post Cofield’s Corner appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Rest and relaxation: UM Campus Recreation hosts sunset yoga
In an effort to help students alleviate the stress of schoolwork and upcoming finals, the University of Mississippi Campus Recreation hosted a free Sunset Yoga class on April 22 for students to ease their minds. The class was instructed by Mary Hazel Bellan, a junior biochemistry major who has been...
May garden lecture to focus on flowers, cutting gardens
The final event for this year’s Lafayette County Master Gardeners Spring Lecture Series will focus on growing flowers and establishing a cutting garden. The next lecture will be at noon May 2 in the Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The guest speaker will be Katherine […] The post May garden lecture to focus on flowers, cutting gardens appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Oxford transforms into small artist haven
The Double Decker Arts Festival hosts a multitude of musicians, artists and vendors during its two-day stint on the Square every year. Over 100 art vendors and more than 20 local food vendors will set up on the Square on April 27 for the 27th celebration of the festival. From...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.