About Newt Rayburn
Newt Rayburn Newt Rayburn founded THE LOCAL VOICE in March of 2006. Previously, Newt was Editor of PROFANE EXISTENCE in Minneapolis, and Art Director for Ole Miss' LIVING BLUES magazine. Newt won a National Magazine Award in 1999 for his SOUTHERN MUSIC ISSUE with THE OXFORD AMERICAN. A seventh-generation Lafayette County, Mississippian, Newt Rayburn's alter ego—Neuter Cooter—lead the Mississippi band THE COOTERS to Rocknoll Glory across the USA from 1993-2018. Newt is a family man who also is a publisher, photographer, writer, musician, landlord, and Civil War enthusiast.
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City of Oxford, Mississippi Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda – Tuesday, April 18, 2023
April 17th, 2023 | by Newt Rayburn
Regular Meeting is April 18, 2023 at 5:00 pm in the City Hall Courtroom. Notice that certain commission members will be
Lafayette County Court Judge Run-Off Results – Tuesday, November 29, 2022: Tiffany Kilpatrick Wins Election
November 30th, 2022 | by Newt Rayburn
Severe weather overshadowed Election Day in Lafayette County on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, and may have played a roll in
Lafayette County Court Judge Election Results – Tuesday, November 8, 2022: Runoff Election Set
November 8th, 2022 | by Newt Rayburn
There will be a special runoff election in Lafayette County, Mississippi on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, for the newly created
Viewer Discretion Advised: Aftermath Photographs of the Burning of the Presbyterian Church in College Hill, Mississippi
August 18th, 2022 | by Newt Rayburn
On Saturday, August 13, 2022 at approximately 10:30 pm, the historic Presbyterian Church in College Hill, Mississippi caught fire. Local
Huge Fire Destroys Historic College Hill Presbyterian Church
August 14th, 2022 | by Newt Rayburn
Sanctuary was engulfed in flames around 10:30 pm on Saturday, August 13, 2022 College Hill Presbyterian Church, one of the
Oxford, Mississippi Municipal Election Results, June 8, 2021
June 9th, 2021 | by Newt Rayburn
Municipal Election Day June 8, 2021 in Oxford, Mississippi will be remembered for the heavy rain, but a torrential downpour
RocknRoll Tragedy: Mississippi Musician Eric Blackwell Dies of Heart Attack at 46
May 13th, 2021 | by Newt Rayburn
I’m super bummed to hear Hattiesburg-born musician Eric Blackwell died of a heart attack Monday night, May 10, 2021. Eric
Official Vote Totals for Primary Elections in Oxford, Mississippi April 6, 2021
April 7th, 2021 | by Newt Rayburn
Rick Addy wins re-election for Ward I Alderman; Brian Hyneman and Preston Taylor advance to the General Election June 8,
Three Local Wards to Vote in Oxford’s Primary Election Tuesday, April 6, 2021
April 1st, 2021 | by Newt Rayburn
Editor’s note: This article was originally published Thursday, March 25, 2021 in The Local Voice newspaper. It has been updated
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