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Top 6 Things Oxford Beer Drinkers Can Be Thankful For

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All of these developments are important, of course, but we’re going to do a sort of beer connoisseur countdown here.
If you’ve lived in Oxford for three years or more, you know how much has changed — and if you’re a beer drinker — how much has changed for the better.
6. Beer is now available at restaurants in Oxford on Sundays (March 23, 2014)
That’s the Sunday the new city ordinance went into effect, and now NFL fans will be able to enjoy a cold one as they follow their favorite teams on Sunday — or legally aged, responsible beer drinkers can enjoy a brew with their meal at one of Oxford’s fine establishments that now stays open on Sundays.
5. Oxford Beer Festival (April 19, 2014)
The Oxford Craft Beer Festival and Food Show is back for a second year on April 19 at the Castle Hill resort. A year ago this spring launched the inaugural event, which offered more than 140 craft beers to choose from and unlimited sampling. Participants will experience numerous new beers that were considered illegal in the state less than two years ago. Plus, on this year’s agenda is some of the best food to go with beer you can imagine. Here is the link for a series of videos on the food offerings from the chefs who will prepare them. https://hottytoddy.com/2014/03/24/oxford-craft-beer-festival-food-show-announces-chef-lineup/

Pictured above: Castle Hill Resort, the host of the Inaugural Oxford Beer Festival. Courtesy of oxfordbeerfest.com

Pictured above: Castle Hill Resort, the host of the Inaugural Oxford Beer Festival. Courtesy of oxfordbeerfest.com  


4. Senate Bill 2183 (March 18, 2013)
This bill legalized the act of home brewing. The legislation cleared up questions of law and made it clear to all state residents that the home brewing is indeed a legal hobby. Mississippi was the second to the last state to officially OK beer brewing at home, leaving Alabama as the only state that has yet to do so.
Pictured above: Two homebrewers work together to place bottle caps on top of their brew. Photo by Sarah Fenn (February 11, 2006) courtesy of Flickr.

Pictured above: Two home brewers work together to place bottle caps on top of their brew. Photo by Sarah Fenn (February 11, 2006) courtesy of Flickr.


3. Sales on Sunday (2011 & September 19, 2013)
Oxford first gained ground in 2011 on the road to Sunday alcohol sales by legalizing restaurant sales of wine and liquor on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, the Sundays that fall on Ole Miss home football games, as well as Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve. Now the the Oxford Board of Alderman is going a step further by allowing beer to be purchased at retail businesses on all Sundays starting September 19th. No more trips over the county line on Sundays!
Pictured above: The Ole Miss band performing during a football game in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Ole Miss Football home games are one of the special weekends that now allow restaurant sales on Sunday. Photo by Wenchie LostElf (September 22, 2007) courtesy of Flickr

Pictured above: The Ole Miss band performing during a football game in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Ole Miss Football home games are one of the special weekends that now allow restaurant sales on Sunday. Photo by Wenchie LostElf (September 22, 2007) courtesy of Flickr.


2. Senate Bill 2878 (July 1, 2012)
This bill increased the amount of alcohol in beer so that it may contain from 5% alcohol by weight to 8% alcohol by weight. This allowed beer drinkers in Mississippi to access a much larger array of beers, such as craft beers and high gravity beers. According to beeradvocate.com, the 5% alcohol by weight cap eliminated 80% of the top-rated beers in the world and about 33% of the world’s beer styles like barley-wine, Doppelbock, imperial stout and many more. Before its passage in July, Mississippi was the only state to have a ban on high gravity beer.
Pictured above: Oxford student residents boast a collection of craft beers on top of their kitchen cabinets. Photo by Jordan Driggers (September 4, 2013).

Pictured above: Oxford student residents boast a collection of craft beers on top of their kitchen cabinets. Photo by Jordan Driggers (September 4, 2013).


1. Cold Beer (September 19, 2013)
As if Walker’s County Line Store (Panola County Line) and Betty Davis Grocery (Marshall County Line) weren’t already upset with the legalization of purchasing beer on Sundays in Oxford, the city has now removed the last incentive to travel to those stores — the purchase of cold beer.  For 41 years now, Oxford had declared it illegal for retail businesses to refrigerate their beer for sale. It has been known to outsiders visiting Oxford as one of the most peculiar laws they have ever encountered. The Oxford Board of Alderman has now ousted the outdated law.  Let the celebration begin.
Pictured above: Until September 19, Oxford residents will have to purchase beer that is room temperature from off a shelf. Photo by Jordan Driggers (September 4, 2013).

Pictured above: Until September 19, Oxford residents will have to purchase beer that is room temperature from off a shelf. Photo by Jordan Driggers (September 4, 2013).


Story contributed by Jordan Driggers, a former Ole Miss Journalism student.

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Gulf Coast Jam Gives Post Malone Fans a New 2026 Date to Circle

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May 6, 2026

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Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Fla. offers Post Malone fans in Oxford an opportunity to see him concert. | Photo courtesy of Gulf Coast Jam

Last week it was announced Grammy award-winning artist Post Malone cancelled the Oxford stop that was part of his Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2.

That concert was going to be held inside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, giving the iconic venue an interesting, temporary environment.

But fans of Post Malone will have a chance to see the artist without having to travel across the country.

Post Malone will be a headlining act at the 2026 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam in Panama City Beach. Malone will cap off the four-day music festival as main performer on Sunday, May 31.

The Country On The Coast™ festival lineup also includes headliners Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, and Riley Green, who will be joined by more than 20 artists at Frank Brown Park in beautiful Panama City Beach May 28-31, 2026. Passes are currently available at www.GulfCoastJam.com. Payment plans are available for all pass levels.

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Post Malone, born Austin Post, is one of the most commercially successful artists of the last decade, blending hip‑hop, pop, and country influences into a style that’s made him a fixture on radio and streaming charts. He’s known for hits like Circles, Rockstar, and Sunflower, and for a touring schedule that usually packs stadiums and arenas. His shows tend to draw a wide mix of fans, which is part of why the Oxford date had been circled on the calendar for months.

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Thursday, May 28

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Friday, May 29

  • Chris Stapleton
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Post Malone’s Oxford Stop Cut From Upcoming Stadium Tour

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May 2, 2026

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Post Malone has cancelled the Oxford show as well as others from his upcoming stadium tour.

Post Malone has canceled five shows on his upcoming Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2, including the Oxford stop at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Post Malone’s summer stadium run is getting pushed back, and Oxford is among the cities losing a show. The artist announced Friday that he is canceling all May dates on his Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2, citing the need for more time to finish his new music. In a handwritten message posted to Instagram, he told fans he wasn’t ready to launch the tour as scheduled and needed roughly three more weeks to complete the project.

The cancellations include stops in El Paso, Waco, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Tampa, and Oxford, where Post Malone and Jelly Roll had been scheduled to perform at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on June 5. The Oxford date was one of several college‑town shows cut from the first leg of the tour.

Ole Miss Athletics notified ticketholders Friday that refunds for the Oxford show will be processed immediately. Fans who purchased through the school’s ticket office were told to expect refunds within 14 days, covering admission, parking, fees, and VIP packages. Third‑party buyers were directed to contact their ticket sellers.

While Malone emphasized that the delay is about finishing his upcoming double album, several of the canceled shows had reportedly struggled with ticket sales, with some venues offering discounts and student promotions in recent weeks. Widespread ticket availability at multiple venues was reported by Digital Music News, which cited seating charts and pricing data showing large sections unsold in the weeks leading up to the tour.

The rescheduled tour is now set to begin June 12 in Indianapolis.

Post Malone, born Austin Post, is one of the most commercially successful artists of the last decade, blending hip‑hop, pop, and country influences into a style that’s made him a fixture on radio and streaming charts. He’s known for hits like Circles, Rockstar, and Sunflower, and for a touring schedule that usually packs stadiums and arenas. His shows tend to draw a wide mix of fans, which is part of why the Oxford date had been circled on the calendar for months.

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Outdoor Dining Options Leaves Restaurant Owners and Managers Hopeful

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March 11, 2021

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By AJ Norwood and Justin Claas
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Oxford restaurants such as The Blind Pig and Proud Larry’s are looking to make their outdoor seating areas permanent. However, they have a lot of hoops to jump through with the city in order to make that happen.

The owner of Proud Larry’s, Scott Caradine, says that the city thinks these outdoor seating options are a good thing, but some remodeling needs to be done in order for this to take place.

 “Their plan is to keep them year-round, but they want to make them permanent and they want them to look nice,” Scott said.

The Blind Pig is a restaurant that didn’t originally offer an outdoor seating experience. Despite this, manager David Moore says that this is something that the Blind Pig has always been interested in pursuing.

“We have been really eager to invest in our outdoor dining to make it more worthy of the Square,” Moore said.

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While these restaurants are still making plans to improve their outdoor dining experience, the city officials have not made a final decision on what to do. Caradine says that this is something that he hopes they can continue in the future to satisfy their customers.

“We hope they make it permanent,” Caradine said. “We look forward to them making something permanent here so we can use it because we like it. Our customers like it.”

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