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February 5, 2012
Pink slime: we're not 'loving' it anymore

Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun; no one ever told me about the “pink slime.” 

 

Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun; no one ever told me about the “pink slime.” 

November 14, 2011
Three Blind Wines returns for second year

Three Blind Wines is a wine tasting with a different spin: when the participants actually taste the wine, they won’t know which wine bottle they are drinking from.
At the event, groups will bring three bottles of wine, of which one bottle will be set aside as part of the grand prize.
The other two bottles will have their labels covered and used in the tasting.
The groups will then sample each other’s wine and vote on the best bottle.

October 23, 2011
85 Faces of Hunger

 

Approximately 85 children of Oxford wait in line each Friday for their weekly ration of food to carry them through the weekend. 

But to them their hunger never dies, it continues like a river week by week. 

October 19, 2011
Paula Deen in Oxford

NewsWatch Reporter Nicholas Will reports on Paula Deen in Oxford at Square books on her book signing tour.

October 19, 2011
Paula Deen visits Oxford on book-signing tour

When it came to naming her new cookbook, “Food Network” icon Paula Deen was a little hesitant when her publishing company, Simon and Schuster, told her what they wanted the title to be. 

 

When it came to naming her new cookbook, “Food Network” icon Paula Deen was a little hesitant when her publishing company, Simon and Schuster, told her what they wanted the title to be. 

September 6, 2011
Mobile Subway servicing students in The Grove

 

As the University of Mississippi student population grows, campus dining options are expanding to include a mobile Subway.

August 29, 2011
Currence, top tailgate chef

Not many people would consider the combination of catfish and cheesecake as a tailgate dish, but local chef John Currence is making Ole Miss “groving” known for it.

Not many people would consider the combination of catfish and cheesecake as a tailgate dish, but local chef John Currence is making Ole Miss “groving” known for it.
Currence’s recipe has become a front-runner for the University of Mississippi in the tailgating cookoff contest against the other 11 SEC schools.  

July 5, 2011
UMMC challenged on use of live animals

 

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has filed a criminal complaint with the Mississippi Attorney General’s office regarding the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s (UMMC) teaching with live pigs in classroom exercises.

To be allowed to perform laboratory exercises on live animals, the Animal Welfare Act requires that schools thoroughly investigate alternative methods and document why these alternatives are not used.

June 22, 2011
USDA's MyPlate might be too late

 

There is no denying that America has a problem with her weight and struggles to control her growing waistline.  Unfortunately, America is losing her curves and now becoming just plain fat. 

Earlier this month, in an effort to reduce the average pant size of America and improve her health, together the U.S. Department of Agriculture and first lady Michelle Obama introduced a new food icon: MyPlate. 

April 20, 2011
Letters to the Editor

I am writing in response to Ann Chang’s letter to the editor printed on Tuesday, April 19. Although I recognize her ability to express her free speech, I wish to clarify her statements.

Dear Editor,
I am writing in response to Ann Chang’s letter to the editor printed on Tuesday, April 19. Although I recognize her ability to express her free speech, I wish to clarify her statements.

March 30, 2011
Campus Subway one of the highest grossing in the nation

The Subway in the Student Union is the top grossing Subway in the district region — an area that includes 172 stores in North Mississippi, West Tennessee and parts of Arkansas.

The Subway in the Student Union is the top grossing Subway in the district region — an area that includes 172 stores in North Mississippi, West Tennessee and parts of Arkansas.

This location opened at the beginning of the fall semester and has an average of 6,500 customers a week, said Jonathan Parker, resident district manager. Of all the stores in the country, this Subway is now the 12th highest-grossing Subway.

There are 24,080 Subway locations in the U.S.

March 30, 2011
South Depot Taco Shop now open in Oxford

Taco lovers rejoice: Oxford now has its very own taco shop.

Taco lovers rejoice: Oxford now has its very own taco shop.

The restaurant offers more than just tacos by providing customers different and healthy food options. 

The South Depot Taco Shop is focused on providing quality food at reasonable prices, Trey Horne, co-owner of the restaurant, said.

The taco shop is based on a “build-your-own tacos and burritos” concept, but also offers quesadillas, salads and more.

March 9, 2011
New bakery makes spring break weight-loss hopes hard to achieve

Looking for a sweet treat to take your mind off of midterm exams?

Looking for a sweet treat to take your mind off of midterm exams?

Pretty Sweet is sure to fix any sweet tooth craving.

The new cupcake shop is located in the Oxford Galleria shopping center between Smoothie King and High Point Coffee.

Cousins Lashunda Terrell and Audrina Lester were inspired to open their shop by the Food Network’s show “Cupcake Wars.”

Born and raised in Oxford, the two ladies decided it was time for something different to open in Oxford.

March 8, 2011
Fresh, local food available year-round

Although spring is around the corner, many outdoor farmers markets are still closed, which can make it difficult to find fresh, local groceries.

Although spring is around the corner, many outdoor farmers markets are still closed, which can make it difficult to find fresh, local groceries.

The Farmers’ Market, a greengrocer located on North Lamar, is a one-stop shop for local produce, obscure spices, international fare and artisan meats and cheeses.

The Farmers’ Market has bushel-loads of character, from the handwoven shopping baskets to the handwritten labels describing which town, state or country the produce is from.

March 6, 2011
Healthy Eating, A New Way to Live Your Life

How to maintain healthy eating behaviors has become an overwhelming and mind-consuming dilemma. People are constantly surrounded with new eating fads that make it seem impossible to know which eating plan works or what healthy eating entails.

How to maintain healthy eating behaviors has become an overwhelming and mind-consuming dilemma. People are constantly surrounded with new eating fads that make it seem impossible to know which eating plan works or what healthy eating entails.

Fortunately, there is a way to develop healthy eating habits and maintain a balanced diet while in college, and the answers are simple and basic.

March 3, 2011
Chick-fil-A executive talks ethics

Chick-fil-A executive Bill Dunphy, who is director of coastal operations for the company, spoke to University of Mississippi students Thursday night about the company and practicing ethics in business.

Chick-fil-A executive Bill Dunphy, who is director of coastal operations for the company, spoke to University of Mississippi students Thursday night about the company and practicing ethics in business.

Dunphy said he believes that businesses should be about purpose and people.

He said Chick-fil-A in particular wants to know its customer base.   

“Leadership is about serving, not being served,” Dunphy said.   

March 3, 2011
Local organic groceries at your doorstep

As wonderful as farmers’ markets are, they are only open during market season.

As wonderful as farmers’ markets are, they are only open during market season.

Those who crave fresh, natural vegetables that are grown in Oxford have to wait for April to come around.

All of this will change in March when B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery and Yokna Bottoms Farm begins accepting orders and delivering to the citizens of Oxford.

B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery is a rustic store located in Water Valley.

February 16, 2011
New competitor enters the Oxford frozen treat market

Frozen treat lovers will get to sample another variety, as a new competitor joins the likes of TCBY, Holli’s Sweet Tooth and Ya-Ya’s Frozen Yogurt.

Frozen treat lovers will get to sample another variety, as a new competitor joins the likes of TCBY, Holli’s Sweet Tooth and Ya-Ya’s Frozen Yogurt.

Bop’s Frozen Custard opened its first location in Oxford, and shares a building with Honest Abe’s Donuts. Bop’s has twelve other locations in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Owner Lynn Inman said he learned of Bop’s when he attended a car show in Jackson. A car was sponsored by the company, and Inman said he sought to learn more about the company.

February 13, 2011
Feed the hunger gives students chance to make a difference

Recently an incredible number of students have started volunteering for Feed the Hunger.

Recently an incredible number of students have started volunteering for Feed the Hunger. 

Feed the Hunger is a children’s outreach program that feeds starving children in places like Africa, Haiti and Bangladesh. 

The organization holds Pack-A-Thon events throughout the country, bringing people together to pack food. 

Ole Miss has the exciting distinction of being the first ever college campus to host a Pack-A-Thon. 

February 6, 2011
Firehouse Subs Opening In Oxford

Firehouse Subs is opening its very first location in Oxford.

Firehouse Subs is opening its very first location in Oxford.

Chris Stephenson, franchisee and general manager of the Oxford branch, said the restaurant is scheduled to have a soft opening Feb. 21.

An Ole Miss graduate, Stephenson said the first time he ate Firehouse Subs, he knew there was no other sandwich for him. He jumped at the opportunity to open a location in the town of his alma mater.

February 6, 2011
UM Homeless Outreach earns $2,000 at chili cookoff

Chili had three purposes Saturday: raise money, promote awareness and provide a good meal for Oxford’s homeless population.

Chili had three purposes Saturday: raise money, promote awareness and provide a good meal for Oxford’s homeless population.

The University of Mississippi Homeless Outreach program kicked off its first annual Chili Bowl for the Soul on Saturday, which they hope will become an annual event.

Twenty-four teams entered their chili for the cook-off, and hundreds of hungry participants came ready to eat chili and support Oxford’s homeless population.

February 6, 2011
When sausage becomes a felony

To the gentleman in Vicksburg now facing felony theft charges who decided he just couldn’t live without that can of Vienna sausages: Thank goodness it wasn’t potted meat.

To the gentleman in Vicksburg now facing felony theft charges who decided he just couldn’t live without that can of Vienna sausages: Thank goodness it wasn’t potted meat.

If you’re going to be charged with a felony because it was your third shoplifting offense and then have to post a $2,500 bond, you certainly don’t want to be sent up the river for anything less than a Vienna sausage.

Think of the embarrassment you might have faced had your pockets been stuffed with Spam or something.

February 3, 2011
Saturday event geared to help Oxford’s homeless

The UM Homeless Outreach will host a chili cookoff to increase awareness about Oxford’s overlooked homeless population.

The UM Homeless Outreach will host a chili cookoff to increase awareness about Oxford’s overlooked homeless population.

Chili Bowl for the Soul will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, in the Student Union.

Jean Shaw, a member of the Oxford homeless task force, said approximately 300 Oxford residents are currently homeless. Of that number, at least half are children.

Haley Hill, a UMHO member who is in charge of the cookoff, said there are students at Ole Miss who are homeless.

December 2, 2010
I’ll have the Unhappy Meal, please

Think about things that we, as Americans, want in today’s culture. 

Think about things that we, as Americans, want in today’s culture. 

 

November 18, 2010
IHOP coming to Oxford

Oxford is known to have the house of Faulkner, and soon it will also have the house of pancakes- the International House of Pancakes. 

 

Oxford is known to have the house of Faulkner, and soon it will also have the house of pancakes- the International House of Pancakes.