The View from the Balcony: London Bridge
June 19th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
It was the third of June—another sleepy, dusty day in the Delta, but a hot and sunny one in Oxford.
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A Gift for the Soon-to-Be Mayor
June 12th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
Old Venice Pizza Company and The Summit Lodge Bar owner, Jim Bulian, decided to commemorate Oxford‘s new mayor with a
A View From the Balcony: A Gathering of Old Ghosts
June 6th, 2017 | by Randy Weeks
It was Friday night and I was plum worn out from the work week and looking forward to the Memorial
Hell or High Water
May 26th, 2017 | by Warren Hines
Last Thursday, I got up and drove through about a foot of water to head to work. I tried to
“Night Accordion for Brandon Niemeyer” by Phyllis Nobles
May 23rd, 2017 | by TLV News
I got the news of Brandon Niemeyer’s passing about 4:30 in the morning. As is unfortunately the case these days, I
The View from The Balcony with Randy Weeks
May 23rd, 2017 | by Randy Weeks
Hal & Mal’s has long been my favorite haunt in Jackson. When I lived there I was a Wednesday night
Server Savvy: Leslie Grace Davis of The Blind Pig
May 11th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
Hometown: Brookhaven, Mississippi Restaurant where you work, and your typical shifts: Blind Pig. Weekends are my jam. What is your
Monday Movie Nights at the Delta Blues Museum Start May 22
May 3rd, 2017 | by Intern Intern
In honor of Mississippi’s 2017 Bicentennial, the Delta Blues Museum will present a monthly outdoor film series that reflects the
Show Me on the Doll Where Bill O’Reilly Touched You
April 28th, 2017 | by Warren Hines
Once again, this week’s pithy column highlighting human interest topics and Southern characters has been cancelled due to the complete
Local Artist Lowdown: Adrienne Brown-David
April 26th, 2017 | by TLV News
Name: Adrienne Brown-David Artistic Style: I’m all over the map most of the time. I do a lot of portraits
Local Artist Lowdown: Dane Noonan
April 15th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
Art style: My art style would fall into the realm of Realism and Surrealism. I love to paint the beauty
Louis Bourgeois Interviews Johnny McPhail (2013)
February 17th, 2017 | by Brittain Thompson
We recently received a brief interview local writer Louis Bourgeois did with local actor Johnny McPhail in 2013. With the
Statues: A poem by Louis Bourgeois
January 13th, 2017 | by TLV News
The wooden sheep are in the yard. The black oaks with their gnarling limbs begin to appear. Nuns gaze into
Baptismal Prayer: A poem by James Tighe
January 12th, 2017 | by TLV News
Wash me, Lord, my naked body dunk me in the river in the blood, if need be bear my sins
New Options For Mental Health Medications in Oxford
December 29th, 2016 | by Brittain Thompson
Dr. Phil Baquie is happy to announce that Oxford Counseling Center has hired Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Krisna Hervey.
Will Griffith: Oxford’s Favorite Bartender and Guitarist
December 20th, 2016 | by Brittain Thompson
Will Griffith is, at this point, a staple of Proud Larrys’ and Oxford Music. When you step through the doors,
People of Wal-Mart vs. Colorado Big Game Trophy Wook Hunters: A Comparative Essay
December 16th, 2016 | by Warren Hines
It was nearly five years ago when I first learned of a hilarious website that, once browsed for more than
Holiday Food from the Soviet Union
December 12th, 2016 | by TLV News
written by Vera P When I was growing up in the Soviet Union era we used to have a few
Running the Roads with Dad
December 8th, 2016 | by Brittain Thompson
The ’75 Chevy pickup didn’t have a tape deck, so we bought a battery-powered radio at Walmart and rode around
Even Embarrassing Stories Should Be Preserved…Sometimes
December 7th, 2016 | by Warren Hines
A little while ago, I got Warren Hammett to tell me his version of pretty wild story from Archer Island
TO ETHEL KELLY
November 25th, 2016 | by TLV News
written by VERA P Subtle old lady in white knit hat, With bright blue eyes and white hair. You
John Grantham Book Signing for The World’s Hardest Music Trivia at Off-Square Books Today
November 22nd, 2016 | by TLV News
The event is taking place today at 5 pm in the cozy location of Off-Square Books. John Grantham will be
Local Poetry: “A Dangling Piece of Wall” by Louis E. Bourgeois
November 22nd, 2016 | by TLV News
written by Louis E. Bourgeois In a room of textured sheet-rocked walls He had screamed at her from the
Cook of the House: Eric Peters of Grit
November 20th, 2016 | by TLV News
Name: Eric Peters Position & Restaurant: Lead cook at Grit Where are you from? Wichita, Kansas How did you get
Local Artist Lowdown: Andrew McIntyre
November 17th, 2016 | by TLV News
Name: Andrew McIntyre Artistic Style: I make pottery that is functional. My work consists of a hand full of styles.
Know Your Bartender: Beverly Reddick of Blue Canoe
November 15th, 2016 | by Brittain Thompson
Name: Beverly Reddick Home town: Southaven, Mississippi, but been in Tupelo for nine years now Bars where you have worked:
Burning Church
November 13th, 2016 | by Warren Hines
It wasn’t much past nine o’clock in the morning when co-worker said, “Hey Warren, did you see this?” I got
The Worst and Weirdest: Stories from Oxford Musicians
November 2nd, 2016 | by Brittain Thompson
North Mississippi prides itself on deeply-rooted culture, and part of that culture is live music. For those on stage doing
Local Musician Spotlight: Dave Matthews
October 3rd, 2016 | by Brittain Thompson
Name: Dave Matthews Current Project(s): The it Thorn Band, Silas.Reed Where are you from? Philadelphia, Mississippi Your music Style/Genre: Fusion/Jazz
Local Artist Lowdown: Olivia Whittington
September 23rd, 2016 | by Brittain Thompson
Name: Olivia Whittington Artistic Style: I am still searching for my own artistic style. I’ve been trying to experiment as
Go as a River
September 22nd, 2016 | by Kevin Williams
“To all the people over the years who told me I shouldn’t do this… fuck you!” I shouted, laughing. With
Cook of the House: Nick Husbands of Ajax
September 22nd, 2016 | by Brittain Thompson
Name: Nick Husbands Position & Restaurant: Executive Chef at Ajax Diner Where are you from? Lloyd, Florida (Just east of
Know your Bartender: Maddie Manansala of Snackbar
September 20th, 2016 | by Brittain Thompson
Name: Maddie Manansala Home town: St. Louis, Missouri Bars where you have worked: Funkys, The Library, Lamar Lounge, and Snackbar.
Local Musician Spotlight: Andrew Newman
September 9th, 2016 | by TLV News
Name: Andrew Newman Current Project(s): Lo Noom Where are you from? Hattiesburg, MS Your music Style/Genre: Experimental Alternative Pop/R&b What
Local Artist Spotlight: Bradley Gordon
September 4th, 2016 | by Brittain Thompson
Name: Bradley Gordon Artistic Style: Large Scale Wildlife Paintings – Oil on Canvas Hometown: Clarksdale, MS How long have you lived
Local Artist Lowdown: M.i.C. harder ‘9000
August 26th, 2016 | by TLV News
Name: M.i.C. Harder’9000 Artistic Style: Street art, oil paint, stencils, and spray paint Hometown: Detroit Michigan to Tillatoba, Mississippi How
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