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Publisher Ed Meek Editor Amelia Camurati It’s springtime in Oxford, and the town is overflowing with beautiful flowers, big events and plenty to do. Whether a visitor in town for graduation and Double Decker or a resident looking for new things to experience this season, we’ve got you covered. Break out the short sleeves and flip-flops and get ready for north Mississippi spring. Spend a day on the Rowan Oak grounds. Take in a baseball game. See page 38 for more great ideas. See y’all on the Bouré balcony. — Amelia Camurati, Editor

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Table of Contents 6 Burning For Breakfast and BBQ 8 First Responder of the Month 12 A Nutritional Way to Have a Good Day

14 2015 UM Commencement Events 16 Oxford’s Own Steel Magnolia 20 Spring Into Shape 24 The Barn Trading Company Offers Much More than Seeds and Feed 29 SPECIAL SECTION: THINGS FOR SPRING 30 Trent’s Out for the Rebs 34 The Landshark Comes to Oxford with Crawfish Cajun Style 36 Rebels Reload for Grove Bowl 38 7 Things To Do This Spring 40 Growler Spring Beer Haven 42 Graduation: Walk This Way 44 Oxford Funk You Up

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46 No ‘Cheep’ Shots Here...Just a Few Good Eggs 50 Bring On The Beards

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52 Double Decades for Double Decker 56 BBB: Reservation, Party of 2

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Burning for Breakfast and BBQ By Callie Daniels

very morning in America, people circle McDonald’s and Chickfil-a for their biscuit breakfasts, but for Oxford, there’s another drive-thru: Embers Biscuits & Bar-B-Que, located at 1703 University Avenue. Embers biscuits are made “the way biscuits are supposed to 5

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be” — soft and crumble-proof, made with loving care from Earline Hall. There is a framed Garden & Gun article by John T. Edge right by the entrance, mentioning Earline Hall when she worked for The Biscuit Pit in Grenada. Those two

pages spurred the restaurant’s birth when Don Newcomb, Oxonian dentist and restaurant entrepreneur, invited Hall to show him how to make the famous biscuits. From the fated encounter, he realized Hall makes each biscuit batch individually, so he asked her to be a part of Embers. All About that BBQ But Embers isn’t just about the biscuits. It serves up slowsmoked meat, sitting for hours over the wood overnight. A hungry customer can order a sandwich or a biscuit served with chicken breast, pulled pork or double smoked ham and bacon. Embers is a breakfast, lunch and dinner joint where one can pick up any sort of meal combination from a basil and goat cheese omelet on Earline’s biscuit to Smokin’ Reuben made from slowly pit-cooked corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut, topped with house special sauce on grilled Jewish Rye bread. They serve biscuits, sandwiches and burgers all day from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Customers can also call in orders for a pick-up plate served with pulled pork, doublesmoked ham or pit-cooked chicken breast or wood-smoked corned beef, all served with pitcooked baked beans and cole slaw and a hot biscuit. House fries are part of the plate lunch and there’s a choice between ivory or traditional BBQ sauce to dip all that goodness in.

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“Embers is great because you can eat a variety of good food no matter the time,” senior psychology major Andrew Bryant said. Mixin’ it Up The restaurant has grown in popularity in the past two years, and its menu grew as more customers asked for new additions. Fries and milkshakes — chocolate, vanilla and strawberry — are newer parts of the menu, and there may be more to come, according to Embers operator Ross Polancich. “We listen to customer requests,” said Polancich. “It’s more or less what the customer wants.” Embers also caters, with choices of ham, pulled pork, chicken breast and bacon as meat options. Polancich says Embers may have a full catering menu developed soon.

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First Responder of the Month By Callie Daniels

CAPTAIN LIBBY LYTLE, Oxford Police Department

xford Police Department Captain Libby Lytle hails from Taylorville, Illinois, but has called Mississippi her home for 21 years. When she was younger, she did not picture being a police officer right away. “I never realized I was going to be a cop,” Captain Lytle said. “I just fell into it.”

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She moved to Florida for college and ended up working for Budget Rent-a-Car at the Ft. Lauderdale airport. She worked in security and would report cars stolen that were not returned. The Broward County Sheriff ’s Department would take her reports and strongly encourage her to put in with them. The deputies would eventually recruit her to work for the Broward County Sheriff ’s Department in Florida. “I blew them off several times before joining,” said Captain Lytle. “I never would’ve joined if it weren’t for their encouragement.” 7

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She then moved to Natchez in 1993 where she began working as a police officer for the Natchez police department. She noticed a difference between Mississippi and Florida: “There weren’t as many female police officers.” This observation stayed with her, but she was not deterred from her career path. “I can say this: I never let a person get away from me,” said Captain Lytle. “I always tackled them and say, ‘You’ve been caught by a girl!’” She chuckled. In pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at University of Mississippi, she became a police officer for the UM Police Department in 1996. She graduated in 2001 and then became a patrolman for the Oxford police department in 2001. She was not the first female officer hired by OPD, but she was the first female to rise through the ranks. In a year, she became a sergeant who oversaw shift paperwork, then was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant a few years later. In 2006 she became a patrol captain, responsible for shift operations and supervision. She was recently moved into an administrative role again to supervise training, accreditation, reserve officers, internships and various other employees under the administrative captain.

“I have been told that I should have been doing something else because I was a woman,” said Captain Lytle. “But this is what I want to do: I want to help and protect the people.” Her work was not limited to the police department. Captain Lytle teaches a criminal justice class at Northwest Community College. She is also a domestic violence and ethics instructor. She has helped families escape domestic abuse and their gratitude has kept her dedicated to her job. “The best payback I get is when I am able to make a positive impact on lives,” said Captain Lytle. “I remember a domestic abuse case a while back where a mother and daughter suffered abuse for several years from their husband/father. I was able to get them to a shelter. Some time later I saw this woman and she told me how appreciative she was of my help and that her and her daughter were away from him [their abuser] doing great in making a new life.” Her 24-year-long career began as a chance encounter with the Broward County Sheriff ’s Department in Florida, but she embraced her job with a passion and admirable work ethic. Sponsored by Allen Samuels CHRYSLER. DODGE. JEEP. RAM. Download the hottytoddy.com app!

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A Nutritional Way to Have a Good Day By Mary Frances Stephens

n a fast paced world, keeping our bodies nourished and healthy can be tough. Cynthia Bolden, owner of Good Nutrition, reminds us of the responsibility we carry as owners of our body. Bolden, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, was introduced to Nature Sunshine products 19 years ago. Approached by a friend in her church, she began learning about herbal supplements after experiencing multiple problems with her health. After starting her first product, Nature Sunshine’s Sinus Support, there was no turning back.

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“From that day to this day, I have been with Nature’s Sunshine Products because I noticed a difference, and that’s one of my favorite things I do here — teach people about building their body,” Bolden said. At Good Nutrition, Bolden works exclusively with the digestive, immune and respiratory systems. The company carries a full line of Nature’s Sunshine Products. The supplements come in liquid, pill or tablet form, and are free of fillers, dirt, and impurities. “Not only do we have the

products for you, but we show you exactly what you need. We help you understand what’s going on with your body so you will have the confidence on what to use,” Bolden said.

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Everybody’s Different Good Nutrition has a wide range of customers from 3 weeks of age to 93 years old. Therefore, there is no average customer for her. Each day consists of 10 to 18 customers, but that is not a limit! Her hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. “We want people to know why we are here,” Bolden said. “We aren’t here to magically cure anything, because we can’t. We are here to share with people how herbs feed the body, build the body, and transform the body.

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“Your body is yours, it’s a gift, and you get to do something about your body! It will respond well, when you do it well.” Photo: Mary Frances Stephens

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The University of Mississippi 2015 Commencement Events Friday, May 8, 2015

4 p.m. Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Ceremony — The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts 7:30 p.m. Doctoral Hooding Ceremony — The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, May 9, 2015

9 a.m. Convocation — The Grove Speaker: Dr. Teresa Sullivan, President, University of Virginia (Inclement Weather — C. M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum) 11 a.m. College of Liberal Arts, Master’s Degree Ceremony — Fulton Chapel (Inclement Weather 11 a.m. — Jackson Avenue Center) School of Law — The Grove (Inclement Weather 5 p.m. — Manning Center) School of Engineering — The Lyceum Circle (Inclement Weather 11 a.m.— Fulton Chapel) School of Education — The Grove (Inclement Weather 5 p.m. — C. M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum) School of Business Administration — C. M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum Patterson School of Accountancy — The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts School of Applied Sciences — Manning Center 2:30 p.m. College of Liberal Arts — C. M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum School of Pharmacy — Manning Center Meek School of Journalism and New Media — The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Bachelor of General Studies — The Grove (Inclement Weather 5 p.m. — The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts) 13

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Oxford’s Own Steel Magnolia By Steve Vassallo

aren Allen Landers is a graduate of Oxford High School and grew up in Woodlawn subdivision, only a stone’s throw from her salon, Truvy’s Beauty Spot on West Oxford Loop. She received her professional training in Pontotoc following her sophomore year at Ole Miss. When asked what prompted her going into the business of beauty, she responded, “Helping people feel better.” After finishing cosmetology school, Landers dreamed of owning a salon in the town she loved most. The salon’s name came from the classic Southern film Steel Magnolias, named after Dolly Parton’s character and her home salon. She describes the salon as a new place with old Southern charm.

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“That’s how I wanted my salon to feel — like you were at your friends’ home getting to visit with them,” Landers said. Landers said the name as well as their homey atmosphere have attracted clientele around Oxford through word of mouth from their already happy clients. The salon has only been open about six months, but between the employees, Truvy’s has more than 75 years of experience. Though only 27, Landers is working hard to make a name for herself in the community and isn’t shying away from hard work. Not Just for Ladies “You have to have a respectfully confident attitude for people to take you seriously when you’re young and starting your own business from scratch,” Landers said.

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And it’s not just for the ladies — Landers said her clients are split evenly between men and women looking for a cozy place for a relaxing haircut and conversation. “When you go to a salon you want to be pampered and feel important,” Landers said. “That’s

our goal, to make you our top priority and have you leave here very happy!” Truvy’s Beauty Spot is located at 2704 W. Oxford Loop. For more information or to make an appointment, call (662) 236-2281. Open Monday through Saturday.

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Spring into Shape

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any Oxford fitness experts are offering tips and tricks on how to get swimsuit ready before summer, and with so many places in town to work out, there is something for every body type and fitness level.

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doesn’t feel like work; something that you look forward to and not just another thing on your schedule,” instructor Allison Thomas said.

A healthy diet is also important to getting in shape. Thomas emphasized eating as healthy PureRyde is a cycling and Pilates as you can. “Make it a lifestyle, studio designed to give you a full rather than just a goal for a few body workout during every class. weeks and if you occasionally At a PureRyde cycle class, you want a cookie, eat the cookie. It burn 20 percent more calories will be ok.” than in a regular cycling class. For more information on a Located on the Oxford Square, PureRyde membership and class PureRyde is a fun alternative to a times, visit pureryde.com. traditional gym experience. Ice Core Fitness, which caters “One of the most important to small group and private things is to find something that instruction, offers classes geared 19

toward strengthening one’s core muscle group to improve overall health and fitness. Founder Kristina Carlson said it’s the first center in Mississippi to offer GYROTONIC method is also the state’s only BarreAmped studio. Ice Core instructors attend multiday training sessions and focus on hands-on instruction in small classes geared toward specific needs. “It isn’t just a place where people come to work out,” Carlson said. To learn more, visit icecorefitness.com. Oxford Kickboxing owner Jamie Houston also is focused on diet, emphasizing the importance of eating clean. “If you can’t pick it, kill it, or grow it, you don’t eat it.” He also recommends eating six small meals a day to keep the body at a fat burning level. Oxford Kickboxing moved into their new location 2146 Jackson Ave. W. in August and offers a full body cardio workout that burns calories and helps tone. They are offering classes in fitness kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, and MMA. They are offering a free week of classes for you to come and try them out and see what you think. They also offer specials for

college students where they can freeze your accounts when you go home for winter break and the summer. You can find more information about Oxford Fitness Kickboxing and class times at their website, oxfordfitnesskickboxing.com. Crossfit is the workout for those who want to see results and don’t want to spend hours at the gym. With workouts that usually last around 20 minutes, Oxford Crossfit combines high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics, and other exercises to offer a total body workout. Getting in shape for spring is easier than you think it might be. Oxford Crossfit owner and instructor, Brady Williamson said, “All you have to do is walk in the door. You don’t have to have a plan. They come in and knock out the plans we have for them and then go back to their normal life.” For more information on Oxford Crossfit and for Workouts for the Day, visit their website oxfordcrossfit.net One thing all the fitness pros can agree on there is no better time to start getting fit than now.

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The Barn Trading Company Offers Much More than Seeds and Feed By Angela Rogalski

welcoming atmosphere with the nostalgic feel of yesterday, The Barn Trading Company is much more than a location to buy feed for your animals and plants for your garden. It’s a destination, inviting you inside to browse the amazing gift shop, to sit a spell on the homey front porch or just to enjoy the unique surroundings. Owner Turner Barnes and coowner Brandon Arrington started the business four years ago to offer Oxford and the surrounding areas exactly what The Barn is today: a rare and unique destination to shop for seed, feed, plants, mulch and a whole lot more. “We have our great gift shop, farm supplies, plant nursery, pine straw, mulches, fertilizers and our feed store for animals,” Barnes

said. “During the holidays, like Christmas, our gift shop is hopping. We have unique and fascinating gifts for our customers and reasonable prices as well.” Fall and spring planting seasons are two of The Barn’s biggest times of the year, offering people a wide variety of plants and seeds to choose from. In addition to The Barn Trading Company, Arrington also owns his own landscaping business, BMA Landscapes, and does all the landscaping work for The Barn. “They’ll draw you out a plan and put your plants in the ground for you,” Barnes said. “Customers can come and buy what they want and BMA will help them design their lawns in a complementary and flattering way.”

separates them from some of the larger retailers who sell plants and mulches. The Barn believes in not just selling the right plants to the right people, but also in educating the customer on how to get the most from their purchase and about the environment surrounding those plants when possible.

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Brittany Barnes is office manager at The Barn and also Turner’s wife. Brittany said while the gift shop and other niche items The Barn sells are successful and always in demand, their No. 1 seller is still the plants. “Our gift shop is amazing and Brandon’s mother, Connie Arrington, is the gift shop manager and she makes sure we have the most beautiful and unique gifts possible to offer the customer,” she said. “But we’re a full service garden center too, with our landscaping consultant available to the customer. We feel that offers another facet to the gardening experience.”

“We want our customers to be successful and we want them to be educated,” she said. “And those are the things that you can’t always get in the big-box stores. We take the time to teach the customer the right way to plant it and take care of it because when our customers are successful, they’re happy and want to do more. And we’re happy when our customers are happy.” The Barn Trading Company is open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday during prime planting seasons and until 2 p.m. during off seasons.

Learning the Ways Greenhouse manager Eileen Leonard said this year they hope to hold a class on pollinators. “The bee population is decreasing,” Leonard said, “and we feel very accountable for that as a garden center because we sell what the bees want and plus we sell chemicals that can harm them. So, we like to educate our customers.” Leonard said she feels that’s what

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Trent’s Out for the Rebs HottyToddy.com staff report

n Saturday afternoons last spring, there was a cacophony of familiar sounds ringing through Swayze Field in Oxford: aluminum can tabs popping open, baseballs whipping the leather on the mitts. One sound was unfamiliar: the muffled rumblings from fan-to-fan about “this Trent guy.” No one knew much about “this Trent guy,” as patrons peddled what knowledge they had of the southpaw amongst themselves. Until they saw him pitch. Christian Trent, a native of Madisonville, Louisiana, was a standout pitcher for St. Paul High School. The New Orleans Metro Pitcher of the Year received the offer that every young Louisiana baseball player covets, the LSU Tigers. After spending a year on the “developmental squad” at LSU, Trent opted to transfer, deciding that Baton Rouge was not the place for him. He enrolled in Delgado Community College where he thrived for the Dolphins, posting a

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9-2 record and 2.77 ERA, striking out 72 in 74.2 innings of work in his only season with the team. The interest in the Louisiana lefty was immense and he ultimately decided that Oxford was the place he would call home and finish out his collegiate playing days. Trent impressed the coaches in the fall and given the departures of Bobby Wahl and Mike Mayers, the 2013 Friday and Saturday starters respectively, to the draft, there were openings in the rotation. Sophomore Chris Ellis took the Friday night gig while Trent was given Saturday. He understood the importance of being a Saturday starter and thrived in it so after Ellis left for the draft in June, Trent was given the reins as the Friday Night guy. “On Saturday you anchor the series, it’s either to win the series or to tie it up,” Trent said. “Friday night is a bigger role, where you get to start everything off right and get your team to 1-0 that weekend.”

Friday Night Lights By no means did Trent back his way into the Friday night role, racking up a perfect 9-0 record in 17 starts last year, including a completegame-shutout against Auburn. The 6’0, 205 lb. pitcher led the team in strikeouts with 86 and was second behind Ellis in innings pitched at 110. His best performance of the year came in the College World Series against Texas Tech with the Rebels facing elimination. Trent went eight scoreless innings, striking out six and walking just one en route to a 1-0 Rebel victory. “Every Friday night it’s one team’s best against the other team’s best,” he said. “Everyone’s fired up to get that win and the best pitcher usually comes out on top.”

upgrading his draft position in the future, he does have personal goals for this season in Oxford. “I want to be pitching every Friday and have at least 15 quality starts,” he said. “You want to get through the year and then take off in the postseason, and ultimately all I want is for us to win it all.”

Changing it Up When you have as successful of a year as Trent had in 2014, it’s easy to get complacent. That isn’t in the cards for the staff ace, as he worked relentlessly this offseason to improve his repertoire. “I’m a fastball, changeup, slider pitcher. Last year, sometimes I would have two of the three working, but I’ve worked on my slider location to allow me to have all three,” he said. Despite an outstanding 2014 “When you have all three working campaign, Trent was not selected until the Los Angeles Dodgers came early in the games, there’s less stress on you because it takes longer for calling in the 29th round. While he the lineup to get adjusted.” didn’t mention anything regarding

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The Landshark Comes to Oxford with Crawfish Cajun Style By Angela Rogalski

here’s a new crawfish business in town that hopefully will fit Rebel-enthusiasts to a T: The Landshark. And as the term ‘Landshark’ doesn’t try to simply be a mascot moniker anymore when it comes to Rebel football, owner Jared Foster uses it in the same way, to define his establishment as unique and as competitive as the Rebels’ defense uses it to characterize their program. “The Landshark is brand new to Oxford and is a mobile unit,” Foster said, “so we definitely do catering for parties and just about any events out there. I work with a business down in Jackson that has been in the crawfish and seafood business for over 30 years and they’re great friends of mine. They get their crawfish from farms in south Louisiana and the quality, in my opinion, is definitely 5-star.” Business and Baseball Foster is from Canton, but his father resides in Oxford while his company, Madison County Rocks, a Gunite pool company 33

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based out of Madison, builds pools in town. Foster went to Ole Miss and studied business while he was there. Before The Landshark, the main thing that he had been doing was crawfish distribution across the state, but now that he is stationed in Oxford, the city and its residents will be his prime concern. “We sell live crawfish and boiled crawfish, shrimp, crab legs, Cajun Pistolettes, which is a French bread muffin stuffed with Cajun Rotel cheese dip and crawfish

tails,” Foster said. “We also do oysters and we’re hoping to cook fresh fish soon, pre-orders on dishes like Mahi-mahi and tuna.” Foster said his prices are competitive with Dixie Crawfish and his intention is to never undercut any other seafood or crawfish businesses in town. “I didn’t come here to undercut anyone,” he said. “I am strictly here to raise the bar of quality crawfish in Oxford. My prices will stay at the Oxford market levels.” Foster has also partnered with Ole Miss to promote the atmosphere of Oxford baseball with the addition of The Landshark mobile unit in the outfield.

Ole Miss Ball field this season,” Foster said. “For all five home SEC games, we’re in the outfield cooking crawfish. And we’ve gotten fraternity and sorority bids also. We just want people to know that we’re able to do as large an event as they can put together. And we’ve also been contacted by some restaurants on the Square to cook crawfish for them on the weekends.” The Landshark is open Thursday, 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. behind Rebel Rags. For more information call (601) 941-2574 or email Foster at thelandshark8@yahoo.com.

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Rebels Reload for Grove Bowl HottyToddy.com staff report

ow that the 2014 season and 2015 National Signing Day are in the books, Ole Miss football fans’ sights turn to spring practice and the annual Grove Bowl, April 11. As always, there are a lot of position battles, return to play scenarios and everchanging storylines to follow. What is different, however, is this season holds tremendous potential and lofty expectations for the boys in red and blue. Quarterback Battle Now that three-year starter Bo Wallace has graduated, the Rebels will look for a new face to emerge under center. Head coach Hugh Freeze returns redshirt sophomores Ryan Buchanan and DeVante Kincade, and redshirt freshman Kendrick Doss. Add true freshman Jason Pellerin and junior college transfer Chad Kelly to the fold and there is a going to be a heated competition for the signal caller spot. Pellerin will not be with the team until the summer and there is speculation that Doss could be switching positions given the allotment of quarterbacks on the roster. That leaves Buchanan, Kincade and Kelly as the most likely 35

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options. Those three will be duking it out all offseason and we probably won’t know whom the starter will be until August so buckle up. How will the Transfers Adjust? Aside from Kelly, the Rebels welcome a slew of transfers into the mix. Offensive tackle Christian Morris was extremely limited in 2014 with injuries, but the former UCLA Bruin figures to be more of a factor now that he has a full offseason to prepare. Another player that didn’t see the field due to injury was cornerback Tee

Shepard, a Notre Dame and junior college transfer, but a lot is expected from the potential star in the secondary. The tales of Damore’ea Stringfellow’s playmaking on the scout team is well documented and the coaches hope the Washington transfer can make an immediate impact at wide receiver. Add in junior college standouts like DB Tony Bridges, linebacker Terry Caldwell and defensive tackle D.J. Jones and the Rebels are stacked with talented transfers.

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Replacing All-Americans in the Secondary It is no secret that Ole Miss lost two valuable pieces in the secondary with the graduations of cornerback Senquez Golson and safety Cody Prewitt, both firstteam All-Americans. Luckily, they return seniors Mike Hilton and Trae Elston along with junior sensation Tony Conner. Bridges and Shepard offer very high upside with their size, 6’2 and 6’1 respectively, and their versatility to play either corner or safety. “TnT” as they’ve been dubbed, could make the secondary even better than last year’s stellar

unit. Don’t discount senior safety Chief Brown, and sophomore studs Kendarius Webster and C.J. Hampton, from making an impact either. Who Emerges as the New Leaders? Last season’s team was fortunate to have senior leaders like Shackleford, Wallace, Prewitt and Golson, but all four of them have exhausted their eligibility. This year’s team is not without seniors as guys like Johnson, Denzel Nkemdiche, and Aaron Morris are among those that have been with the program since Houston Nutt was still the coach. Junior stars like Robert Nkemdiche, Laquon Treadwell, Conner, Evan Engram and Laremy Tunsil could also find new locker room presence, as does a natural leader position like middle linebacker quarterback. Every great team has leadership on both sides of the ball, on the practice field, in the locker room and off the field. Ole Miss will need some new guys to step up and we should be seeing who they are real soon.

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7 Things to do This Spring By Rachel Vanderford

Attend a show at the Ford Center The Gertrude Castellow Ford Center is a place where members of the Oxford community gather to engage with and enjoy performances from across the globe. This season, the Ford Center hosted a wide variety of performances from modern dance company Pilobolus to the national Broadway tour of Jekyll and Hyde. This April, the award-winning University of Mississippi Opera Theatre ensemble will be premiering its newest opera,

Hamlet Prince of Denmark on April 18. The opera, based on Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play, will feature faculty, students and alumni in leading roles and in the orchestra. Also on the lineup this spring is The Russian National Ballet Theatre with its production of Prokofievâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cinderella. The dance interpretation of this well-known fairytale is a joy for all ages.

Tune in to Thacker Mountain Radio Every Thursday at 6 p.m., music lovers gather at Off Square Books to hear the house band, The Yalobushwhackers, guest musicians and authors perform. Through the years,

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour has hosted several well-known literary and musical artists as well as countless local gems. Catch one of its weekly shows now through April 16 or enjoy its special appearance at the Double Decker Arts Festival on April 24.

Cheer on the Rebels Whether its baseball, softball, or tennis, the Ole Miss sports teams will be playing hard all spring and much of the summer. Go online to olemisssports.com to find out when the home games are this season and have a family-friendly, Hotty Toddy day.

Have a picnic at Lamar Park Looking for a more laid-back, low-budget source of entertainment? Grab a few of your closest friends and head over to Lamar Park. The tranquil scenery of the park makes it the perfect destination for a fun, old-fashioned picnic or a walk around the paths. Bring an old blanket and some homemade goodies and you’re set for an afternoon of leisure.

is green and the sun is shining every day, the Grove is at its most beautiful. Take your dog for a walk. Toss a frisbee around. Meet new people. Enjoy a book on a bench and the natural beauty of the Ole Miss campus.

Eat at Betty Davis Grocery Though the raved-about barbecue joint isn’t actually in Oxford, the quick drive over to Waterford is a small price to pay for one of the best pulledpork sandwiches in Mississippi. Previously the closest place to get cold beer in Oxford, Betty Davis has been a haven for Oxonians for years.

Visit Rowan Oak Home to author William Faulkner for almost 40 years, Rowan Oak is one of the most recognized attractions in Oxford. Take the historical tour of the house and get to know the Pulitzer Prize winner that Mississippi is famous for, or go for a walk on the grounds and explore the 29 acres of land that Rowan Oak is built on.

Hang out in the Grove Whether it’s tailgating at the year’s biggest football game, attending graduation, or just passing through on your way to class, you’ve probably been to the Grove at some time or another — but when was the last time you just went to hang out? In the spring when the grass Download the hottytoddy.com app!

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Spring Beer Haven By Miller Hollingsworth

orget what you know about boring ol’ beer.

The Growler, a local craft beer bar and grill, has brought a unique wining and dining experience to Oxford. Quickly becoming a town favorite, the bar is open 2 to 9 p.m. during the week, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday plus noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and provides about 30 tap beers as well as gourmet food.

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as well as beer from all over — Abita from Louisiana and New Belgium from Colorado.”

One of the most unique parts about the Growler is you don’t have to be at the bar to enjoy their beers. Thanks to the glass or stainless steel “growlers” to transport a gallon of your favorite craft brew to your home or a party to be refilled on your next trip. The lid keeps the “There’s no place in Oxford like beer from getting flat and the it,” says bartender Ben. “No other stainless steel options are great bar has as much craft beer. We for keeping the liquid chilled for have lots of local Mississippi beer long periods. 39

As for the food, The Growler’s menu includes nachos, jumbo pretzels, a sausage and cheese plate, and salads for appetizers. Main course items include a variety of sandwiches like clubs, Reubens, and Philadelphias, all made to your liking. “One favorite is ‘The Mississippian’ sandwich — it’s got turkey, jalapeños and ham, and you can get it as a panini or on a sub,” Ben said.

that they have good craft beer and don’t just serve the typical Miller Lite or Budweiser,” senior Lawson Walker said. Food, beer, and Cards Against Humanity are all served until close. Whether you’re looking to try something new or have already made The Growler one of your favorites, the bar and grill is certainly a contender for a night out.

The Growler has another unique aspect—Cards Against Humanity. The card game is basically a dirtier version of Apples to Apples, where players have “question” and “answer” cards, and one person picks their favorite. The game is available upon request to customers. “Cards Against Humanity is actually a lot of fun. I went with some friends and got some beer while we were playing—I like

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Graduation: Walk This Way By Callie Daniels

ears of education inside and outside the classrooms culminate in a moment: the walk across the stage. That shining moment is a hard-earned celebration of long nights of studying, long hours in class and who knows how many breakdowns about how you’ll never make it out. But the walk might also seem daunting to some because they’re leaving four-plus years worth of midday naps, late night trips for a chicken on a stick and all the friends you made along the way. Either way, all of the University of Mississippi’s graduates will leave the campus a different person, ready to embark in the career world.

Advice for post-grad life, like education, is invaluable, and we at Experience Oxford want to share some of the things our staff learned in their first few years outside the comforts of Ole Miss. Amelia Camurati, editor, said, “There’s no task too small for a newbie in any field. Be prepared to get your hands dirty and things that aren’t the most glamorous. No one lands their dream job at 25, but that first job — and the second, and the third — will help you discover who you are and what you want to do with your life if you open yourself up to the experiences.” Callie Daniels, staff reporter, said, “Mistakes will make a better

person out of you. Don’t be afraid to get up after falling because eventually you’ll learn to roll with the punches to keep working hard.” Elizabeth DeHart, advertising director, said, “My motto is ‘Fall Forward.’ Everyone falls in life and it is better to always feel as if you fall forward into something better than just feeling as if you want to give up. Do not be afraid to start over. It will pay off with perseverance!” Angela Rogalski, staff reporter, said, “If you haven’t already, put together your portfolio of work together and send out those resumes. Use the networks you established earlier with professors and people in your field, and show potential employers what you’re capable of by sending out that body of work you collected during your college career.” Adam Brown, sports editor, said, “Be very aggressive in trying to find something and be willing to work from the ground up. One good thing is to set goals to meet after graduation. Don’t be afraid to try something new. What you thought you wanted to do at 18 probably changed while in college, and it will change with job search. Everyone fits into a place, it just takes time for that to come about — but don’t give up.”

Doing so will impress your interviewer and allow you to stand out amongst the other applicants.” Ed Meek, Publisher, said, “Use the Ole Miss network, it is a powerful force that will support you throughout your career. As alumni form your academic unit in the town you wish to live for help in finding a job. Attend the local alumni meeting, identify everyone you know from Ole Miss and maintain contact to support them, and for them to support you. Start now looking for a job. Don’t just apply for a dozen positions, write apply for 50 or more, and you will get a job. Be aggressive, expand your reach and follow up with prospective employers regularly. Often, the person who keeps asking, is the person who gets the job... employers know and appreciate initiative! Most important, thank your mom and dad!” The advice all comes from University of Mississippi graduates, and we mean every word. Best of luck to you all and remember, one never truly graduates from Ole Miss. We’ll see y’all in the Grove!

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Oxford Funk You Up By Rachel Vanderford

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fter six years of serving delicious daiquiris and its famous New Yorkstyle pizza, Funky’s is still one of the most popular places on the Square. Owner Lee Harris has watched Funky’s grow since opening in 2009 and could not be more proud of the bar’s success. Harris graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in criminal justice and plans to be in the FBI someday, but his summers in Florida were where he discovered his true passion. During his college years, Harris spent several summers in Sandestin where he worked as a waiter at Acme Oyster House. His time in the restaurant business gave him the set of values he still holds dear today. One of the most valuable pieces of advice that Harris received while waiting tables was from celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse. “He asked what I did, and I told him that I wanted to open a bar one day,” said. “He left photo by Jenner Harris Jordan

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me $100 tip and he left me a tip on a napkin that said ‘Keep it simple.’” Harris has treasured those words ever since and applied them to his own business strategy. When he wasn’t working as a waiter, Harris would hang out at the Fat Tuesday across the street where they serve “New Orleans Original Daiquiris.” Harris doesn’t like the flavor of most alcoholic beverages, but daiquiris have been his drink of choice since his first summer in Florida. “I came back to Oxford in search of that, and it was never here,” Harris said.

Though, if daiquiris aren’t your style, Funky’s still has one of the largest selections of alcohol in Oxford. Pizza, Pizza! The frozen daiquiris paired with the New York-style pizza created the perfect menu for his bar. After Harris learned that L’Amore Pizzeria on Jackson Avenue was closing, he swooped in to buy the recipe for its famous pizza from the owner and his friend, David Campanella. Harris has loved the pizza from L’Amore ever since his first bite. “I remember the first time I ever came in L’Amore, I was sitting in the back booth with (Campanella) and he wanted me to try it,” Harris said. “I tasted it and I said ‘Man, that is the best pizza I have ever had in my life.’” Once he knew what he wanted to serve, he tried out bars from Louisiana to Florida that served pizza and daiquiris. Harris said that no matter where he went, pizza and daiquiris were a perfect match.

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Inspired by The Funky Blues Shack, Fat Tuesday and Acme Oyster House, Harris decided on a New Orleans-themed bar for his home in Oxford. Although he doesn’t like hanging out at the crowded bars in NOLA, he enjoys their cluttered walls and vibrant atmosphere. Chris Heaton and Chris McCaslin searched many junk-tique stores until he found the perfect assortment of junk for the eclectic walls. The open windows and doors also give it a very New Orleans feel. Now that Harris has discovered the joy of owning his own bar, he said he doesn’t ever see himself quitting. “I like it because I come to work every morning, but it’s really not work,” said Harris. “I hope this goes on for many, many years because I’d like to have a couple more.”

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No Cheep Shots Here...Just a Few Good Eggs By Laurie Triplette

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pring has sprung. It’s time to break out the deviled egg plates and crack a few eggs for the greater good.

produced commercially even 15 years ago. Modern eggs contain more vitamins and minerals, and less cholesterol than eggs of yore.

Humans have been consuming bird eggs since the earliest of times. Ancient Romans ate peafowl eggs. The Phoenicians liked ostrich eggs. Gourmets from many nations have long preferred quail, plover, partridge, duck and goose eggs. Hungry humans have even invaded the nests of reptiles: Turtle eggs are prized in some cultures, and alligator eggs are considered fair game during lean times.

The average medium egg now contains 66 calories, compared with previous 78 calories, and the average large egg now contains 77 calories, compared to 91 calories in eggs 30 years ago. Modern chicken eggs also are rich in vitamins, particularly A, D, Riboflavin, Pantothetic Acid and Folate as well as minerals. A single large egg equals the protein contained in one ounce of lean meat, fish or poultry.

But nothing beats a good chicken egg. The chicken was domesticated as early as 6,000 BCE in China, as much for its eggs as for its tasty flesh. Historians and archeologists also have found references to ancient Egyptian and Classical Roman breads and cakes containing eggs.

Eggs taste pretty much the same, whatever the breed or color of the egg. It’s the freshness, feed, and cooping conditions that affect flavor.

The egg, for obvious reasons, is a universal symbol of fertility and rebirth. But it’s also one of nature’s most perfect food sources. Changes in feed given to chickens have resulted in healthier eggs than those 45

For safety, remember to keep storebought eggs refrigerated in the original carton. Hardboiled eggs will remain safe about 2 hours at room temperature; less in extreme heat, and up to a week in the fridge if the shells aren’t broken. Refrigerated deviled eggs or egg salad remain edible about 4 days.

HOW TO HARDBOIL AN EGG Many factors affect length of time required to cook the perfect egg, including size of the pot (1.5 qt or 3 qt or 4 qt), temperature of the eggs before cooking (fridge temp is around 37 degrees F), size of the eggs, and type of cookware. Experiment with your own. A green ring around the yolk indicates the egg was overcooked, causing the iron of the yolk to combine with the sulfur of the white. To prevent the green ring, immerse cooked eggs in cold or iced water to halt the cooking process.

water; or, if cooking only a small quantity, drain the pan water and run cold water over the eggs. Crack both ends of the egg and peel under running cold water. If an egg proves difficult to peel, crack it all over by rolling it on the counter, and submerge again in cold water for about 10 minutes. The cold water will seep under the shell.

Turn burner to medium-high and bring to a low boil (which is about 205Ë&#x161;F). Using timer, boil for no more than 3 minutes. Cover and remove pot from heat. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes, covered. Remove eggs and plunge into iced or chilled

EGG SALAD This is the perfect solution for a light lunch or brunch. The salad will keep up to four days, refrigerated.

Amazing Steam Method: Use a steamer insert for a 3-quart pot. Fill water in the pot to below where the steamer bottom sits, not touching. Traditional Method: Place eggs in Bring water to a boil, covered. a single layer in a saucepan just large Position a single layer of eggs in the steamer basket and lower into enough to accommodate them all. position over the pot of boiling Add cold water and cover the eggs by an inch. Add 1 T salt or 1 tsp of water. Cover and continue steamvinegar to the water to prevent egg boiling for 20 minutes. Remove steamer basket from heat and white from leaking if eggs crack, immerse the eggs in ice water. They and to make it easier to peel them should peel easily! once cooked.

6 to 8 large hardboiled eggs 1/2 to 1 tsp mayonnaise per egg Prepared yellow mustard to taste (about 1 small squirt per egg) Dash of cayenne pepper Apple cider vinegar

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Peel eggs, cut in half, and pop out yolks into a small mixing bowl. Mash egg yolks into a paste consistency. Add just enough mayo to blend. Mixture will be stiff. Add a few drops of mustard (up to 1/2 tsp). Download the hottytoddy.com app!

Work in the cayenne. Mix well. Coarsely chop eggs whites, mix into yolk paste. Add a few drops of cider vinegar to taste; continue mixing. Salad should be light yellow, and egg whites well blended, but fluffy. DEVILED EGGS Every cook has his or her own twist on deviled eggs, which are a fundamental component of Southern potluck dinner gatherings. There can NEVER be enough deviled eggs at the potluck. The Eggs: Fresh eggs (1-2 eggs per person) 1/2 to 1 tsp mayonnaise per egg Prepared yellow mustard, optional, to taste

small bowl. Position the egg white halves in egg plate. Mash yolks with a fork or pastry blade until no lumps remain & yolk has a paste consistency. If broken egg whites are available, mash them into the yolk paste. Sparingly mix in salt and pepper to taste. Carefully add mayo, working it in until the paste becomes of spreadable consistency. Blend in mustard and cayenne. At this point, the spread should still be stiff enough to hold a peak and not run. Reduce amount of mayo if adding sweet pickle relish, chopped stuffed olives, or horseradish. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the egg centers. Sprinkle with optional toppings.

Salt and pepper to taste Cayenne pepper to taste Optional Ingredients: sweet pickle relish chopped stuffed olives Horseradish Optional Toppings: Chives

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Dill Bacon pieces Smoked or regular paprika Peel the hardboiled eggs. Decide whether to cut the eggs vertically or horizontally. Cut each in half and pop hard-cooked yolks into a 47

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urkey season is in full swing, and Hunters Hollow is gearing up with supplies at the new location on Highway 6. One of the more popular new items is the flapping turkey, notably the Mojo Outdoors HW 2426. The decoy looks like a real turkey and flaps and flares his wings, attracting turkeys. Owner Donny Guest also raved about the new bullets in the store, notably the Federal Premium Third Degrees and the Winchester Long Beards.

concern when you have a blind with you. “(Blinds) are great if you’re taking your kids with you because it’s like a little house and they can do what they want in there without spooking the turkeys,” he said. “They’re also very easy to set up, it only takes about a minute and you can fit three or four people in there.”

Youth season runs from March 7-13 with the regular season following from March 14-May 1. While many hunters choose to hunt on private land, there are “These are brand new and opportunities to hunt on public everyone’s really excited about the land in Holly Springs and Sardis, Third Degrees and of course, the made possible by the large Long Beards,” he said. “These increase in turkeys in the area. will kill a turkey from 50 or 60 “There were hardly any turkeys yards away.” around here 5 to 10 years ago,” Despite the threat of scaring off said Guest. “Now, we have tons the game, many hunters bring here in north Mississippi.” their children with them when they hunt. Guest said that’s not a

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Double Decades for By Amelia Camurati

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“Double Decker 2015: The Purchase” Acrylic on wooden panel By Judy Seay Vendor booth by Round Table 51

It’s not spring in Oxford without the Double Decker Arts Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The festival, inspired by the bright red Double Decker bus imported from England in 1994 and now seen as a tour vehicle for the city, showcases the beauty of the arts around Oxford, including music, painting, sculptures, jewelry and more. Since its inception April 27, 1996, the festival has become the highlight of the year not only for Oxonians, but also for Mississippians and Southerners alike, bringing thousands of tourists into town to enjoy a weekend of arts and entertainment. From its humble beginnings with a music stage set in a truck bed and a handful of vendors, it has grown into a twoday celebration, this year taking over town on April 24-25 with dozens of booths and a number of performers throughout both days.

of the weekend at 6 p.m. Friday, featuring Andrew Bryant from Mississippi and Justin KinkelSchuster from Arkansas. The Double Decker Spring Runs — 10K, 5K and Fun Run — are early Saturday morning, giving participants a tour of the beautiful antebellum homes, the Ole Miss campus, as well as the historic home of William Faulkner before a second day of festivities, ending with a performance at 8:30 p.m. on the Graduate Hotel Stage by Trampled by Turtles out of Duluth, Minnesota. Fun for young and old, Double Decker is bound to be a weekend to remember for the whole family — until next year.

For the bulk of a long weekend, the historic Oxford Square is shut down to cars and covered in pedestrians and vendors, selling the unique art and delicious foods of the area. Students mingle with locals, enjoying a cold drink on a warm spring day leading into a night of music and partying throughout the downtown area. This year, music group Water Liars kicks off the music portion

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BBB: Reservation, Party of 2 By Angela Rogalski

met Dwight and Sharon Ball recently on a sunny late morning at Big Bad Breakfast. The time was the usual 11:30 a.m., and the seating customary — a front booth when they can get it. While it’s a fact that many people have a favorite restaurant that they enjoy frequenting and a certain dish they order every time that keeps them coming back for more, most people settle for a once-a-week visit or, in some cases, once a month, to satiate their cravings.

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to have mercy on us and leave us a brown bag outside the door,” Dwight said jokingly. This will be the Ball’s sixth consecutive year dining on a daily basis at Big Bad Breakfast. And every day they order the same dish for each of them, their absolute favorite on the menu: Eggs Benedict with extra hollandaise, bacon and a whole lemon sliced in half for Dwight and the Big Bad Breakfast with two eggs over hard, crispy bacon, with wheat toast and a side of fruit for Sharon, along with a huge chili cheese hash mountain of deliciousness that they share between them.

Since their first visit in 2009, the Balls have been coming to Big Bad Breakfast daily, only missing their once-a-day meal when they’re out “We heard about Big Bad Breakof town or the restaurant is closed fast after they opened,” Sharon during holidays. said. “We didn’t start coming immediately then, but when Dwight’s “And even then we’ve asked them brother and his wife were in town, 55

we were looking for some place different for lunch, so we decided to come to Big Bad Breakfast. And we were hooked from the very first day.” The Balls met after Sharon had finished graduate school at Ole Miss and haven’t been apart since. The courtship continues after 38 years as they both finish each other’s sentences, yet wait lovingly on the other one to speak. “One time we forgot to tell the folks here at the restaurant that we were going to be out of town,” Dwight Ball said. “We had gone to Memphis for the day to shop. And the manager called us just to make sure we were OK.”

mas.’ And they danced a little too as they told us they missed us.” And there is a reason everyone missed them, not just because of their frequent flyer miles at the restaurant. If ever there were two nicer people than Dwight and Sharon Ball, I haven’t met them yet. The praises that they heaped onto BBB’s plate were genuine and as each member of the wait staff working that day came by the table to speak and say hello, I could see the admiration was reciprocal.

“We come seven days a week to Big Bad Breakfast for many reasons,” Sharon Ball said. “We love the food and the people who work here especially. The people in the kitchen want to be sure you enjoy the food and when you ask The BBB staff even sent the Balls for something cooked a certain a Christmas text when they were way; they make sure to find out if out of town. you were pleased with it. It’s consistently good food, good service and friendliness.” And Big Bad Breakfast couldn’t have two nicer people who love it.

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Loyalty for Customers “One Christmas Eve we were in New Orleans, and I had a text message from a group of the servers here,” Sharon said. “They had filmed a short video singing ‘We Wish You a Merry Christ-

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Vaught-Hemingway Stadium The home of the Ole Miss Rebels Football team held about 42,000 until 2002, when the south end zone bleachers were replaced with a rounded bowl, luxury boxes, covered club seating, and additional seating for students and season ticket holders.

The Lyceum Hank Aaron Complex

The Hank Aaron Complex located behind the Oxford Parks Commission’s Activity Center on Price Street maintains three baseball fields, a batting cage, one pavilion, and one covered playground. Photo by Ole Miss Communications

In 1848, the Lyceum was the first building constructed on the University of Mississippi campus. It serves as both an academic and administrative center. Bullet holes remain in the columns from the riots when James Meredith became the first African-American to enroll at the University of Mississippi.

L.Q.C. Lamar House

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The restored 1870 home of Mississippi’s leading statesman graces three acres at 616 North 14th. A National Historic Landmark, it holds exhibits on Lamar’s life during the Civil War era. A video details the 2008 restoration. Open Thurs-Sun 1:00-4:00 p.m. Admission $5.00. Students free.

Rowan Oak William Faulkner’s home is open to the public Tues–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. & Sun 1 p.m.–4 p.m. A $5 fee per visitor is charged for house admission. Guided tours are available. Located at 916 Old Taylor Road.

Hear the inspirational story of the first black congregation to build a church in Oxford in 1867. Newly restored, the 1910 Burns Church now serves the community as a history museum and an events center at 710 E. Jackson. Exhibits review African American life from Enslavement through the Civil Rights era. www.burns-belfry.com

Ammadelle An 1859 Italianate villa mansion designed by architect Calvert Vaux located at 637 North Lamar St. Private residence of the Tatum family.

Bike and Pedestrian Trails The Oxford Oxford has an extensive array of bike Conference Center and pedestrian trails throughout the community. Maps of trails can be found inside City Hall in the Parks and Recreation Office or online at www.oxfordms. net.

Over 25,000 square feet accommodates banquet events for more than 650 people. 102 Ed Perry Boulevard.

Faulknerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grave

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William Faulkner is buried in St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery located on 16th Street. Generally recognized as one of the greatest writers of fiction during the 20th century, Faulkner is frequently toasted by visitors with a sip of bourbon at his grave site.

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Swayze Field Home of the Ole Miss Rebels Baseball team for 25 years, Swayze Field is one of the finest baseball facilities in the Southeastern Conference. The famous right field student section is known for all-day tailgates with barbecues.

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Burns-Belfry Museum

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The University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi, best known as Ole Miss, is a public, nationally recognized research university, founded in 1848. The main campus is in Oxford with four branches located in Booneville, Grenada, Tupelo, and Southaven as well as the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

Theora Hamblett House

Walton-Young Historic House

Theora Hamblett was a self-taught primitive artist best known for her brilliantly colored tree, dream and vision paintings. Her former residence, now a private home, is located at 619 Van Buren Avenue.

The registered Mississippi Landmark was built in 1880 by Horace H. Walton, who owned a hardware store on the Oxford Square. The typical middle class home of the Victorian era is located at the corner of University Avenue and 5th Street.

St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church The church was built, following the designs of famed 19th century church architect Richard Upjohn, and organized in 1851. The building is the oldest religious structure in Oxford, having survived the burnings during the Civil War. The church is located on South 9th Street, just off the Square.

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The Barksdale-Isom House The Barksdale-Isom House was built in 1835 by Dr. Thomas Isom as his home, office, and apothecary. In 1995, the home was renovated into a beautiful bed-and-breakfast by Susan Barksdale. Today, the house and its backyard are available for weddings and other events.

Cedar Oaks Built in 1859 by William Turner, Cedar Oaks is a Greek revival structure surviving a tumultuous past. Now used as a rental site for civic clubs, receptions, weddings, and tours. The historic home is located at 601 Murray Drive.

First Presbyterian Church Founded in 1837 by early settlers of Scottish descent, the First Presbyterian Church was build in 1861. The church has been home to many community leaders and three university chancellors: Waddel, Fulton, and Hume. The historic brick building is located on Van Buren Avenue, just off the Oxford Square.

Blues Archives

Thacker Mountain Radio

Located in the J.D. Williams Library sits the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most extensive collection of blues recordings, books, periodicals and photographs. Notable collections are The B.B. King Collection, The Kenneth Goldstein Folklore Collection and The Living Blues Archive Collection. Located at 1 Library Loop.

Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original live radio show features weekly author readings and a wide array of musical performances from around the area. The free show is taped and broadcast every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Off Square Books.

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Sardis, Enid and Puskus Lakes Sardis Lake, located northeast of Oxford, and Enid Lake, located about 40 miles south off I-55, are large flood control lakes maintained by the Corps of Engineers. Puskus Lake is smaller, located on Hwy 30 West of Oxford.

Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library Oxford’s public library is one of Mississippi’s Regional Libraries offering a wide range of printed and digital resources for adults and children. Located at 401 Bramlett Boulevard and open Mon–Thurs 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Sun 2 p.m.–5 p.m.

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Golf in Oxford Oxford has three golf courses: The Country Club of Oxford, The Links and The Ole Miss Golf Course. The Country Club of Oxford, an 18-hole course, is located on Hwy 7 South at Grand Oaks while The Links, a nine-hole course, is located on Hwy 6 West at the entrance to The Links apartments. Ole Miss operates an 18-hole championship course located at 147 Golf Club Road.

Clear Creek Bike Trails The Clear Creek Trail is a 20-minute drive to the Clear Creek boat landing at Sardis Lake. The trail can be ridden as a complete 13-mile loop, a smaller 3-mile Photoloop by Ole Communications beginner or Miss an 8-mile beginner/intermediate loop. Photo by Oxford Park Commission

Avent Park Located on Park Drive, Avent Park includes walking trails, four lighted tennis courts, a playground for children, and a lighted pavilion.

Pat Lamar Park Located at the intersection of Country Club and College Hill Roads, Patsy Lamar Park includes almost four miles of walking trails and Lake Patsy, a small lake where fishing is permitted for children and handicapped individuals.

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The Powerhouse Community Arts Center The Powerhouse Community Arts Center is a 1928 structure that once housed the Oxford Electric Company, and now operates as the center for Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. Located at 413 North 14th Street, the Powerhouse houses a diverse range of events, classes, workshops and community performance space. The facility is also available as a rental for special events.

Brandt Memory House

College Hill Church

Built in 1837 and standing just outside the gates of Ole Miss, this house was the home of John Faulkner, Williamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother. Today, Memory House is the home of the University of Mississippi Foundation and is often used for University events.

Built in 1853, the church is surrounded a cemetery that dates back to the date of construction. The church sanctuary has been maintained essentially original, except for the addition of modern conveniences.

Oxford City Pool Located at 200 Washington Avenue, the Oxford City Pool boasts a 50-meter outdoor pool with newly renovated changing rooms, rest rooms and shower facilities. The pool is open Mon-Sat 1 p.m.-6 p.m. and Sun 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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The Grove The Grove is home to one of the most unique college football experiences in the country. Numerous media outlets have ranked the 10 acres covered in ancient oaks at the center of Ole Miss’ campus among football’s greatest traditions and described the Grove as “the Holy Grail of tailgating sites.” Students and locals can be spotted enjoying the spot year-round.

FNC Park Located on County Road 100, the park includes 75 acres of state-of-the-art sports facilities including five soccer fields, eight baseball fields, three softball fields, a BMX track, four concession stands and a trailhead pavilion.

Bailey’s Woods Trails Bailey’s Woods Trail links Rowan Oak, William Faulkner’s home, to the University of Mississippi Museum and campus. Stretching approximately 3,000 feet, the trail takes about 20 minutes to walk through. Bikes are not permitted. Stroll through the heavily wooded area as Faulkner once did.

Humane Society Dog Park The Oxford-Lafayette County Humane Society operates a facility on McElroy Drive, just east of the Oxford-University Airport. Facilities include a dog park where Oxford residents and visitors are encouraged to exercise their pooches.

Photo by Oxford Park Commission

Oxford Skate Park Completed in 2006, the Oxford Skate Park provides a space for BMX, skateboarding and biker entertainment. The park also has a covered pavilion and playground located on Bramlett Boulevard, across from the Oxford-Lafayette Public Library.

LOCAL SITES

Photo by William Fowler

Tennis Courts Tennis courts located at Oxford’s Avent Park, The Activity Center, on the corner of Price Street and Molly Barr Road, and the University of Mississippi campus.

Soccer/Softball Complex The soccer and softball complex on McElroy Drive provides two softball fields, two combination soccer/football fields, a pavilion and a playground.

Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts

Photo by Ole Miss Communications

Visit the University of Mississippi’s state of the art facility featuring the 88,000-square-foot multi-event performance space. The Ford Center seats 1,200 in the main hall and offers dance and ballet studios, conference and office space, and a reception hall. Located at 100 University Avenue.

Oxford Park Commission Activity Center The city of Oxford’s Activity Center located on the corner of Price Street and Molly Barr Road is home to two indoor basketball courts, a gymnastics room and several multipurpose rooms.

Photo by Hillary Houston Photo by Hillary Houston Photo by Oxford’s City Market

The University of Mississippi Museum The University Museum’s 20,000-plus object collection houses a wide range of ancient to modern treasures. Find Greek and Roman artifacts, scientific instruments, the collections of Seymour Lawrence and Theora Hamblett located at the intersection of University Avenue and 5th Street.

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A Smile 4 U

Butter & Bread

Crye Leike

Family Dental 2311 W Jackson Ave Galleria Mall (662) 612-0063

Retail 107 N 13th St Suite 107 (662) 638-3465

David Massey 1601 W Jackson Ave (662) 816-8685

Cannon Motors

C Spire

100 Thacker Loop (662) 234-2311

Cellular and Retail 1608 W Jackson Ave (855) 277-4735

Alfa Insurance Insurance Coverage 2621 West Oxford Loop (662) 236-1575

Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Culin-Arts

Mexican Cuisine 1908 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-3855

Cooking and Entertaining 404 S 11th St (662) 638-3520

Castle Hill

Dr. Michael Perry

Alice & Company

Resort Living 120 Castle Hill Drive (662) 234-3735

Dental Services 2408 S Lamar, Suite 3 (662) 513-4619

Beauty and Salon 1729 University Ave (662) 234-3896

Castrol Premium Lube Express

Embers

2201 E University Ave (662) 234-8000 (888) 864-0073

Angel Taxi Limo Service (662) 715-9382 Reservations: 832-8294

Belk Ford/Oxford Toyota 447 Highway 6 West (662) 234-4661 (888) 340-3228

Big Bad Breakfast Breakfast, Lunch & Smokehouse 719 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-2666

Bouré Upscale Family Dining 110 Courthouse Sq (662) 234-1968

Brooks Collection Estate Fine Jewelry Retail Jewelry 127 Courthouse Sq (662) 259-2887

Casa Mexicana Bar & Grill

Automotive Repair 1814 University Ave (662) 236-3696

Cat Daddy’s Ole Miss & MS T-Shirts & Apparel 304 S Lamar Blvd (662) 236-2639

Chandler Nissan 479 Hwy 6 (662) 236-3300

Chick-Fil-A Fast Cuisine 2307 W Jackson Ave (662) 232-8787

City Grocery Southern Cuisine 152 Courthouse Square (662) 232-8080 RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

The Connection High End Apartments 2000 Oxford Way (662) 236-3160

Biscuits & Barbecue 1703 University Ave. (662) 238-3565

FNB of Oxford Banking 101 Courthouse Sq 2149 S Lamar Blvd 821 N Lamar Blvd 1113 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-2821

Frock Fashions Fashionable Clothing, Gifts & Accessories 201 N Lamar Blvd (662) 234-1360

The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Live Performance 351 University Ave (662) 915-2787

Funky’s Daiquiri & Pizza Bar 1012 E Jackson Ave (662) 259-2881

Indianola Fresh Market

Mississippi Land Bank

Health & Nutrition 1151 Frontage Rd. #B (662) 281-8448

Meals and Seafood 463 Suite D Hwy 6 W (662) 207-1313

Banking 5509 Highway 51 North Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 562-9664

Goose Creek Club

Johnson’s Furniture Showroom

Tennis and Recreation Anderson Rd at Wellsgate (662) 380-5055

The Growler Craft Beer House 265 N Lamar Blvd, Ste Y (662) 638-0600

Guest Realty Real Estate 1721 University Ave (662) 234-5600

Gus’s Fried Chicken Restaurant 306 S Lamar (662) 638-3420

Hampton Inn Hotel Oxford East/West 110 Heritage Dr (662) 232-2442 103 Ed Perry Blvd (662) 234-5565

Furniture & Mattresses 2128 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-7711

Lamar Lounge Burgers & Specialty Drinks 1309 N Lamar Blvd (662) 513-6197

The Main Event Catering Catering Services 1005 N Lamar Blvd (662) 234-9300

McEwen’s Southern Steakhouse 1110 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-7003

Meek School of Journalism & New Media

Holiday Inn Express

Farley Hall University, MS (662) 915-7146

Lodging 112 Heritage Dr (662) 236-2500

Mimosa Flowers Gifts & Gourmet

Hollywood Feed Natural, Holistic Pet Food 2210 W Jackson Ave (662) 638-0435

Hunters Hollow Retail & Gun Range 658 Hwy 6 W (662) 234-5945

Ice Core Fitness Gym and Fitness Center 1403 Van Burren Ave (662) 816-2673

Flowers, Gifts & Quality Candles 1621 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-4440

Miss Behavin’ Make Rules, Break Rules, Fashion Rules 107 N Lamar Blvd (662) 513-4177

Mississippi Federal Credit Union

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Good Nutrition

Monarch Boutique & Gifts Women’s Fashion 1007 N Lamar Blvd, Ste. 1 (662) 380-5133

My Michelle’s Gourmet Take-Out, Salad Bar & Catering 1308 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-1512

Newk’s Salads, Sandwiches & California-Style Pizzas 1309 University Ave (662) 513-5303 2305 W Jackson Ave Galleria Mall (662) 238-2727

NWCC Community College 1310 Belk Blvd (662) 236-2023

NY Fashions Men, Women & Children Clothing and Accessories 1710 University Ave (662) 234-3182

Olive Juice Gifts Gifts & Mississippi Made Products 305 S Lamar Blvd (662) 259-2696

Oxford Commons Real Estate 112 Mulberry Lane Homes: (662) 236-0060 Retail: (662) 234-4043

Banking 411 Co Rd 101 (662) 236-9099 Download the hottytoddy.com app!

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Oxford Conference Center Rick’s Plumbing & Electric Meetings and Events

Towne Place Suites Marriott

102 Ed Perry Blvd oxfordconferencecenter.com (662) 232-2367

Building or Emergency Services 11 County Road 324 (662) 268-4024

Lodging 105 Ed Perry Blvd (662) 238-3522

Oxford Dental

Sitters

Truvy’s Beauty Spot

2155 South Lamar Blvd (662) 234-5222

Mailing, Home, Hospital Assisted Living & Retirement Sitting Contact Jacqui Lear (662) 259-2401

Beauty & Salon 2704 West Oxford Loop Suite 113 (662) 236-2281

Snackbar

Trezevant Realty Corporation

Oxford Pawn Shop Retail 1350 North Lamar Blvd #1 (662) 236-1056

Oxford University Bank Banking 1550 University Ave (662) 234-6668

Polina Wheeler Real Estate Agent 1700 Jefferson Drive (662) 401-4632

Poppa’s Wine & Spirits High-End and Hard-To-Find Wine and Liquors 2305 W Jackson Ave Galleria Mall (662) 234-9779

Premier Properties Realtor Steve Vassallo (985) 852-7745 sovassallo@gmail.com

Pure Ryde Health and Fitness 319 N Lamar Blvd, Ste 102 (662) 638-3244

Raymond James & Associates Investments 1013 E Jackson Ave (662) 234-3414

Rebel Bookstore

Raw Oyster Bar & Contemporary Cuisine 721 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-6363

Sorella Boutique & Gifts Home Goods, Clothing, Monograms and More 1901 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-9434

South Depot Taco Shop Burritos, Quesadillas, Healthy Options 1004 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-7886

Star Package Store Wine and Spirits 308 E Jackson Ave (662) 234-3331

Stouts Carpet Living 2 Private Road 2050 (662) 234-5227

Sugar Magnolia Antique Mall Antique Collectibles 1919 University Ave (662) 234-6330

Tom Davis State Farm Insurance

Insurance Coverage Retail; New, Used and Rental 1015 University Ave Textbooks; Art Supplies (662) 236-2281 818 E Jackson Ave (662) 234-2903 37 Sign up for daily headlines from hottytoddy.com

Real Estate 2716 West Oxford Loop Suite 180 D (662) 832-5442

Tupelo Flea Market Multi-Vendor Retail Market 1879 Coley Road Tupelo, MS (662) 842-4442

University Inn Hotel and Facilities 1101 Frontage Road (662) 234-9500

Vogue Hair Fashions Beauty & Salon 306 Jackson Ave E (662) 234-1152

Walker Realty Real Estate 609 Van Buren Ave (662) 281-0094

Wheeler Law Firm Attorneys at Law 1124 N Lamar Blvd (877) 281-4521

Wildlife Resolutions Pest Control 1685 Hwy 334 (662) 234-5544

107 Courthouse Sq (662) 236-1310

Lafayette County Detention Center 711 E Jackson Ave (662) 234-6421

Oxford City Hall Visitor Information Available inside City Hall 107 Courthouse Sq (662) 236-1310

Oxford Fire Department Fire Chief, Cary Sallis 658 N Lamar Blvd (662) 232-2418 (662) 232-2412 (662) 232-2413

Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce

Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society 413 McElroy Dr (662) 236-7631 (662) 236-7633

Yoknapatawpha Arts Council Lafayette County & Oxford’s Arts Agency 413 S 14th St (662) 236-6429 www.oxfordarts.com

U of M Museum

Kinard Hall Wing C, Floors 2 & 3 (662) 915-7234

Malco Theatre Oxford Studio Cinema 1111 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-4962

First Baptist Church of Oxford

Day & Night Walk-In Care 1487 Belk Blvd (662) 234-1090

800 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-3515

U.S. Postal Service

University Police Department

440 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-4265

Urgent Care Clinic of Oxford

Oxford Police Department

Plastic, Cans, Newspaper and Mixed Paper 719 Molly Barr Rd (662) 232-2745

United Way of Lafayette/Oxford/ University

Malco Theatre

The UPS Store

Recycling Drop Off

2535 W Jackson Ave (662) 238-2606

Exhibits Art & Historical Artifacts University Ave & 5th St (662) 915-7073

Businesses & Visitor Info 299 W Jackson Ave P.O. Box 147 (662) 234-4651 info@oxfordms.com

Chief of Police, Joey East 715 Molly Barr Rd (662) 232-2400

Office Depot

Mailing, Packaging & Delivery Services 1739 E University Ave (662) 236-3800

Stamps, Boxes, Mailing Services & Pick-Up 401 McElroy Dr (662) 234-5615 505 Jackson Ave (662) 281-8329

Baptist Memorial Hospital Emergency Services 24/7 2301 S Lamar Blvd (662) 232-8100

Oxford Commons 206 Commonwealth Blvd (662) 638-0365

North Oxford Baptist Church 304 County Road 101 (662) 234-1101

Oxford-University United Methodist Church 424 South 10th St (662) 234-5278

First Presbyterian Church 924 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-1757

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 403 University Ave (662) 234-6073

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 113 S Ninth St (662) 234-1269

OXFORD RESOURCES

City of Oxford

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