Events

Food and Wine for the Holidays

Submitted by Samantha Davidson on Monday, December 5th, 4:19 pm

It is a popular holiday present and beverage...wine.

Now one Oxford restaurant wants to help you get the best wines for the season.

Ravine is holding its final Wine Paring Dinner of 2011 this Wednesday, December 7th.

Ravine's Chef Joel Miller and wine expert Shanna Flaschka will help you find wines that are both affordable and work well with your holiday meal.

For the dinner, five courses will cost just $25 per person.

The dinner begins at 6PM.

You can make your reservations by calling 662-234-4555.

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An evening with Richie McDonald of Lonestar

Submitted by Sheryl Ragland

Monday, November 14th, 2011, 11:34pm

An evening with Richie McDonald of Lonestar

Attention country music fans, multi-platinum country music group Lonestar has announced that Richie McDonald is rejoining the group as lead singer.

His concert at Harding Academy on Tuesday, December 6, will be one of his last solo appearances before the group's 2012 world tour which will mark its 20th anniversary. Make plans to attend!

Time: 7:15 p.m.
Door: 6:40 p.m.
Location: Harding Academy, 1100 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
General Admission Tickets: $20
Meet-and-greet Tickets: $35
Order online HERE
Proceeds will benefit the Harding A cappella Chorus.

For more information, call the Advancement Office at Harding Academy, 767-1033.

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The Action News 5 Holiday Food Drive CHALLENGE

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Friday, November 11th, 2:14 pm

Action News 5 is challenging you to collect food for the Action News 5 Holiday Food Drive. We are challenging businesses, day cares and even churches to collect food for the hungry in the Mid-South. 100% of the money and food collected will be given to the Mid-South Food Bank.

Accept the challenge, collect the food and/or money...

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Suicide prevention walk set for Nov. 5

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, 10:25am

It is estimated that one American dies by suicide every 15 minutes, which means that 34,000 lives are lost each year. In an effort to promote awareness for suicide prevention, the Out of Darkness Community Walk is set for November 5, beginning in the Lyceum Circle.

Students, faculty and staff of the University of Mississippi, along with Oxford residents, are encouraged to attend the second annual event. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the walk starting at 9 a.m. Events include a remembrance wall, a silent auction, a kid’s corner, guest speakers and live music from the Silverback Band.The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3- to 5-mile walks taking place in more than 250 communities across the country this year, with the proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks, thousands of walkers nationwide will raise money for AFSP’s research and education programs to help prevent suicide... Read More

Read all about it at Ole Miss Zing!

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Halloween safety tips for big and little kids

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Monday, October 31st, 2011, 7:01am

It looks like the Monday evening weather will cooperate for trick-or-treaters young and old.

We'll have just a few clouds with temperatures mostly in the mid and upper 50's after dinner time.

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention have compiled a comprehensive list of safety tips here, aimed at keeping everyone safe during the door-to-door frivolity. Whether you're heading out in costume or will be handing out treats at the front door, the list has something for everyone.

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Out of Darkness Community Walk

Submitted by Nicole Blum

Friday, October 21st, 2011, 4:12pm

The University of Mississippi is taking a stand against suicide.

The second annual Out of Darkness Community Walk will be held on Saturday, November 5 at the Lyceum Circle on the University of Mississippi campus.

Proceeds will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in an effort to shed light on the issue, as well as, to North Mississippi to aid those affected by suicide.

You can register online by signing up for the Lafayette-Oxford University Walk or register the morning of the walk.

It kicks off with a ceremony at 9 AM , followed by the 1.5 mile walk at 9:30 AM. For more information contact Brandy Bakwaski.

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Governor makes important visit to Oxford

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, October 14th, 2011, 8:43am

Governor makes important visit to Oxford

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour paid a visit to Oxford this week to help celebrate the expansion of a local company. Barbour joined officials from Olin Corporation's Winchester Division for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event took place at Winchester's new Centerfire Ammunition manufacturing facility. The expansion of the operation is expected to create approximately 1,000 new jobs in Oxford by 2016.

“It is great to be in Oxford celebrating the opening of the Winchester Centerfire operations less than a year after Olin officials announced they were bringing 1,000 jobs to Mississippi,” Gov. Barbour said. “I appreciate the commitment by Olin and the support provided by the Mississippi Development Authority, Lafayette County and the city of Oxford to bring Winchester Centerfire here.”

Winchester broke ground on the 500,000 square-foot Centerfire site in January 2011 as the company began the process of locating its Centerfire operations in Oxford.

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