Published on May 10th, 2018 | by TLV News
On Monday, May 7, 2018, the Oxford Police Department was called to the Links Apartments for a reported domestic violence. After investigating, Demarkous Dennis (25 of Oxford, Mississippi) was arrested for Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault. ... Read More →
Published on May 10th, 2018 | by TLV News
Funds to support new music CD from award-winning Museum student band CLARKSDALE, MISS. – National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the NEA’s second major ... Read More →
Published on May 10th, 2018 | by TLV News
The author of the acclaimed bestsellers Steve Jobs, Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin brings Leonardo da Vinci to life in this exciting new biography. Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo’s astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about ... Read More →
Published on May 9th, 2018 | by Newt Rayburn
On May 6, 2018, a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Oxford, Mississippi, the local Camp 1803 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans held a memorial service and dedication of new tombstones for two Confederate soldiers of the ... Read More →
Published on May 9th, 2018 | by TLV News
“Homecoming,” a body of work featuring new paintings and collages by Terry Lynn is currently on display at Southside Gallery. The exhibition will be up through May 23. An artist’s reception is scheduled for Thursday, May ... Read More →
Published on May 9th, 2018 | by TLV News
Home town: Gautier, Mississippi Bars where you have worked: Chancellor’s House, Bacchus, BBB, and Jack’s by the Tracks In your experience, what is the most common reason to have a drink? Sharing time with another. What’s ... Read More →
Published on May 9th, 2018 | by TLV News
Call for Entries opened May 1, 2018, for the 2019 Oxford Film Festival, which will take place in Oxford, Mississippi, February 6-9, 2019. The 16th edition of the festival will include the return of OFF’s screenplay competition with cash ... Read More →
Published on May 9th, 2018 | by TLV News
Curtis Sittenfeld has established a reputation as a sharp chronicler of the modern age who humanizes her subjects even as she skewers them. Now, with this first collection of short fiction, her “astonishing gift for creating ... Read More →
Published on May 9th, 2018 | by Randy Weeks
With the stellar cooperation of Mother Nature, this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival was a resounding success. Accolades go out to Mayor Robin Tannehill and the tireless staff of the City of Oxford and the Oxford ... Read More →
Published on May 8th, 2018 | by Newt Rayburn
The Oxford Police Department would like to announce that the shooter from the Lyric on April 27, 2018, is in custody. Desmond Bowen (22 of Memphis, TN) was arrested today (5/8/2018) by his probation officer. He ... Read More →
Published on May 7th, 2018 | by Nature Humphries
Young adult author reads and signs debut novel at Off Square Books May 8. An Ember in the Ashes meets The Queen of the Tearling in this sweeping, imperial fantasy told through dual perspectives by debut ... Read More →
Published on May 7th, 2018 | by Nature Humphries
Roxford University opened its doors in 2015 with the intent of giving the youth of Oxford, Mississippi, the opportunity to learn to play in a rock ‘n’ roll band. As part of Roxford’s curriculum, students participate ... Read More →
Published on May 7th, 2018 | by TLV News
On Sunday, May 6, 2018, the Oxford Police Department took a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was tracked by OnStar to Holly Springs, Mississippi and was stopped by the Holly Springs Police Department. Michael Porras ... Read More →
Published on May 3rd, 2018 | by TLV News
Click Here to Download The Local Voice #302 Digital Edition It’s FREE to download, simply sign up for TLV’s Weekly Dispatch email! The Local Voice #302: May 3-17, 2018 The Local Voice digital edition comes with ... Read More →
Published on May 2nd, 2018 | by TLV News
Rebels to Face Duke in First Round in Palo Alto University, Miss. – Ole Miss Men’s Tennis earned its 25th consecutive NCAA bid, as the NCAA announced the 64-team bracket Tuesday. The Rebels will head to Palo ... Read More →
Published on May 2nd, 2018 | by Nature Humphries
Reservations are highly recommended, and there are still seats available so hurry! Dinner is $65 with paired wines, or $40 without. Husband-and-wife owners Nick Reppond and Angie Sicurezza take both definitions to heart. At GRIT, ... Read More →
Published on May 2nd, 2018 | by TLV News
On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, investigators with the Oxford, Mississippi Police Department took a report of a sexual assault. On May 1, 2018, William Morrow (31 of Oxford, Mississipi) was arrested for sexual battery. Morrow was ... Read More →
Published on April 30th, 2018 | by TLV News
Oxford Police have reviewed city cameras around the Oxford Square and have located persons of interest in this weekend’s shooting inside of The Lyric Theater in Oxford, Mississippi. The person of interest is wearing a white ... Read More →
Published on April 30th, 2018 | by Newt Rayburn
April 30, 2018 ***No update regarding the shooting at The Lyric at this time. We will update you once details are available*** 126 Tickets 23 Accidents ARRESTS 2 DUI 1st 1 DUI 1st, No Driver’s License ... Read More →
Published on April 28th, 2018 | by TLV News
Video and photography have emerged from last night’s brawl and shooting that occurred inside The Lyric Theater in Oxford, Mississippi. The private party featured the group Epic during Double Decker Festival. On April 27, 2018, at ... Read More →
Published on April 28th, 2018 | by TLV News
On April 27, 2018, at 9:48 PM, officers with the Oxford Police Department were outside The Lyric Theater working a post for Double Decker Festival when they reported a disturbance inside The Lyric. As police were entering, ... Read More →
Published on April 27th, 2018 | by TLV News
Notice that certain commission members will be included in the meeting via teleconference, subject to City of Oxford Code of Ordinances Section 2-82. Agenda item attachments and meeting minutes are available for download here. Call to ... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
The Local Voice is offering, for a very limited time, the opportunity to purchase back issues of the paper going all the way back to issue #1. You can get one issue for $1 or 10 ... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Friday, April 27 7 pm Thacker Mountain Radio Hour will be live at Double Decker Arts Festival Friday, April 27, at 7 pm. Though on a different night and different location, the show will be the ... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Friday, April 27 8 pm The West Coast’s influence courses throughout The Delta Saints’ 2017 full-length album, Monte Vista. Irresistible lead single “California” snaps from a vintage synth swell into a rough-n-tumble guitar riff and bluesy howl. It’s ... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Friday, April 27 6 pm Liz Brasher makes her own kind of southern music — one that’s caught halfway between the garage, the church, the bar, and the bedroom. She’s a soul singer. A guitar-playing rocker. ... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Saturday, April 28 2:30 pm The Squirrel Nut Zippers began their musical journey in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the mid 1990’s, as a musician’s escape from the cookie cutter world of modern rock radio at the ... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Tank and The Bangas came together in New Orleans and it is evident in their soulful songs. With a poetic style and an upbeat sound they even ponder roller coasters. You’ll find the Bangas to provoke a ... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Saturday, April 28 1 pm Don Bryant has been singing since he was 5, starting in his Memphis church. He joined his father’s family vocal group, then formed a gospel quartet for a high school radio gig. ... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2018 | by Brittain Thompson
Saturday, April 28 5:30 pm Whitey Morgan, whose real name is Eric Allen, hails from Flint, Michigan where locals believe he keeps true country music alive. Most of his fans and spectators gather in bars and venues ... Read More →
