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Oxford Man Discovers Extremely Rare American Lion Fossil in Exposed Sandbar on the Mississippi River

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Oxford Man Discovers Extremely Rare American Lion Fossil in Exposed Sandbar on the Mississippi River

TLV News November 14, 2022

The fossil is only the fourth ever discovered in Mississippi The fossilized tooth of an ancient American...

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Visit Oxford Brings Home Three Awards from Mississippi Tourism Association 

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Visit Oxford Brings Home Three Awards from Mississippi Tourism Association 

TLV News October 26, 2022

The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) recognized the impact and accomplishments of the state’s tourism industry at the...

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Judge Denies State Auditor’s Motion to Dismiss Defamation Case by Ole Miss Professor James Thomas

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Judge Denies State Auditor’s Motion to Dismiss Defamation Case by Ole Miss Professor James Thomas

Mississippi Today September 7, 2022

A Hinds County Circuit Court judge has denied State Auditor Shad White’s motion to dismiss a defamation...

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Undercounted Census Numbers Affect State of Mississippi Funding, Political Landscape

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Undercounted Census Numbers Affect State of Mississippi Funding, Political Landscape

University of Mississippi June 15, 2022

University of Mississippi population studies experts share projections, outlook for 2030 count The discovery that Mississippi‘s actual...

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Resource Center for Delta Entrepreneurs Opens in Greenville

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Resource Center for Delta Entrepreneurs Opens in Greenville

University of Mississippi June 8, 2022

Mississippi Small Business Development Center partners with CompuRecycling Inc. The Mississippi Delta Small Business Development Center in...

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Mississippi State Board of Health Names New State Health Officer

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Mississippi State Board of Health Names New State Health Officer

TLV News May 25, 2022

The Mississippi State Board of Health announces that Daniel P. Edney, MD, FACP, FASAM, will be appointed...

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Long Lost Recordings by Legendary Bluesman Son House Finally Released by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach

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Long Lost Recordings by Legendary Bluesman Son House Finally Released by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach

TLV News March 18, 2022

Reel-to-reel tapes had been sitting on a shelf in a house in Oxford, Mississippi for decades On...

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Museum of the Mississippi Delta Hosting Retrospective of Greenwood Artist Reuben Hale

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Museum of the Mississippi Delta Hosting Retrospective of Greenwood Artist Reuben Hale

TLV News March 17, 2022

“Reuben Hale: A Retrospective” is on view until Saturday April 2, 2022, at The Museum of the...

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Mississippi State Department of Health State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs to Resign in July

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Mississippi State Department of Health State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs to Resign in July

TLV News March 12, 2022

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announces that State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, will...

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Mississippi Legalizes Medical Marijuana

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Mississippi Legalizes Medical Marijuana

TLV News February 5, 2022

The State of Mississippi is legalizing medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions such as cancer, AIDS, and...

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Mississippi Musician Marty Stuart Shares Cover Of Johnny Rivers’ “Poor Side Of Town,” the Sixth Single Off “Songs I Sing In The Dark”

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Mississippi Musician Marty Stuart Shares Cover Of Johnny Rivers’ “Poor Side Of Town,” the Sixth Single Off “Songs I Sing In The Dark”

TLV News August 31, 2021

Today, Marty Stuart shares his new cover of Johnny Rivers’ “Poor Side Of Town” the sixth track off Songs...

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Census Data Offers Insights into Changing Face of the State

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Census Data Offers Insights into Changing Face of the State

TLV News August 24, 2021

Mississippi leaders can use information to improve communities, stem population loss The latest installment of 2020 U.S....

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Ocean Springs Physical Therapist Beth Edmiston Appointed to Mississippi State Board of Health

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Ocean Springs Physical Therapist Beth Edmiston Appointed to Mississippi State Board of Health

TLV News August 10, 2021

Elizabeth Edmiston of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, has been appointed by Governor Tate Reeves to complete the six-year...

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North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Artist Q&A: Luther Dickinson

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North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic Artist Q&A: Luther Dickinson

Nature Humphries June 17, 2021

The 2021 North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for June...

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University of Mississippi Small Business Development Center Opens Gulf Coast Resource Center

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University of Mississippi Small Business Development Center Opens Gulf Coast Resource Center

TLV News May 26, 2021

New resource available to assist business owners in historic Gulfport Building Officials from the Mississippi Small Business...

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Governor Tate Reeves Appoints Dr. John Daniel Davis to the Mississippi State Board of Health

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Governor Tate Reeves Appoints Dr. John Daniel Davis to the Mississippi State Board of Health

TLV News May 25, 2021

John Daniel Davis, IV, MD, of Flowood has been appointed by Governor Reeves to complete the six-year...

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RocknRoll Tragedy: Mississippi Musician Eric Blackwell Dies of Heart Attack at 46

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RocknRoll Tragedy: Mississippi Musician Eric Blackwell Dies of Heart Attack at 46

Newt Rayburn May 13, 2021

I’m super bummed to hear Hattiesburg-born musician Eric Blackwell died of a heart attack Monday night, May...

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Census Figures Reveal Key Findings for Mississippi, Nation

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Census Figures Reveal Key Findings for Mississippi, Nation

TLV News May 10, 2021

Last week’s release of the national and state population totals, as well as state apportionments, marks the...

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Mississippi State Department of Health to Close All Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Food Distribution Sites Statewide

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Mississippi State Department of Health to Close All Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Food Distribution Sites Statewide

TLV News April 15, 2021

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will be closing all 81 of its Women, Infants and...

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Mississippi State Department of Health to Offer Virtual HIV Consultation Services

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Mississippi State Department of Health to Offer Virtual HIV Consultation Services

TLV News April 7, 2021

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will now offer virtual HIV consultation services through Crossroads Clinic...

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