Thousands of Ole Miss Rebels and Alabama Crimson Tide fans took over the Oxford, Mississippi Square following...
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.
Oxford, Mississippi Alderman Jay Hughes is speaking out against the ride sharing/delivery company Uber, which is fast...
One of the first homes in Oxford, Mississippi to be burned by the Union Army on August 22,...
On August 22, 1864, Oxford, Mississippi was deliberately burned by the Union Army during the Civil War. Just...
150 years ago, July 14 & 15, 1864, was the Battle of Harrisburg, Mississippi. It’s commonly known...
Oxford, Miss. (TLV) – New Oxford band And The Echo will be playing live at Proud Larry’s...
Interview and most photographs by Newt Rayburn from The Local Voice #31 June 28, 2007 Download The Local Voice #31...
University, Miss. (TLV) – On Sunday, May 4, 2014, a memorial service was held for Confederate soldiers...
Nick Spiller and Newt Rayburn of the Oxford, Mississippi band Hawgwash played the Irish Rebel song “Johnston’s...
Bill Perry, Jr. played the Louis Armstrong classic “It’s a Wonderful World” on piano at “The Celebration...
On Saturday, February 22, 2014, Okolona, Mississippi commemorated a major Civil War battle that took place in...
Meridian, Miss. (TLV) – On Valentine’s Day, 1864, there was no love in the city of Meridian,...
Documentary Feature, 1 hour, 58 Min. Directed by: Robert Allen Parker & Nan Hackman Showing at the...
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Angelo Mistilis returned to the location of his old restaurant, Mistilis‘,...
Download The Local Voice #185 FULL-COLOR PDF *here* The Local Voice #185: August 1 – 22, 2013 FEATURES:...
Wiley & The Checkmates celebrate the life of local guitarist J.D. Mark who passed away July 11,...
R.I.P. James Lewis Carter Ford, bka T-Model Ford c. 1920-2013 Mississippi Blues Legend T-Model Ford has passed away, according to...
Musician J.D. Mark, James David Mark, age 43, died in Detroit on July 11, 2013 from natural...
Oxford, Miss (TLV) – The Oxford, Mississippi Chamber of Commerce announced today that HBO/Cinemax is looking for extras...
150 years ago today, July 3, 1863, Company A of the 11th Mississippi, better known as the...