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Newt Rayburn
Newt Rayburn is born & raised in Oxford, Mississippi. Newt's many publishing projects led to THE LOCAL VOICE, which he started in 2006.
Newt won a National Magazine Award in 1999 for his SOUTHERN MUSIC ISSUE with THE OXFORD AMERICAN. Previously, Newt was Editor of PROFANE EXISTENCE in Minneapolis, and later, Art Director for Ole Miss' LIVING BLUES magazine. Newt Rayburn founded THE LOCAL VOICE media company in March of 2006.
A seventh-generation Lafayette County, Mississippian, Newt Rayburn has been involved in the Ole Miss area for many years. Newt's alter ego—Neuter Cooter—lead the Mississippi band THE COOTERS to Rocknoll Glory across the USA from 1993-2018.
Newt is proud Father of eight-year old daughter Alex.
Recess Meeting is at 3:30 pm in the City Hall Courtroom. Notice that certain commission members will be...
Regular Meeting is at 5:00 pm in the City Hall Courtroom Notice that certain commission members will be...
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Not to be out done by the Lone Star State, within minutes of Texas Governor Greg Abbott...
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