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Fall SouthTalks Series Explores Southern Environments

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Fall SouthTalks Series Explores Southern Environments

University of Mississippi August 30, 2024 0

Events kick off Sept. 12 at the University of Mississippi with journalist Tracie McMillan by Rebecca Lauck...

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University of Mississippi “SouthTalks” Continue Theme of Creativity in the South

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University of Mississippi “SouthTalks” Continue Theme of Creativity in the South

University of Mississippi February 5, 2024 0

Spring slate of events begins February 6, 2024 The SouthTalks series continues the “Creativity in the South”...

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Grammy Winner Kirk Whalum Coming to Ole Miss

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Grammy Winner Kirk Whalum Coming to Ole Miss

University of Mississippi February 3, 2024 0

Memphian jazz saxophonist among artists, speakers scheduled for Black History Month events Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum is...

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University of Mississippi Staff Members Complete Inaugural Creative Residencies

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University of Mississippi Staff Members Complete Inaugural Creative Residencies

University of Mississippi August 17, 2022 0

Fifteen tackle outside projects that fuel progress, plan September 1 presentation for results Fifteen University of Mississippi...

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Spring 2022 SouthTalks Continue ‘Mississippi Voices’ Theme at Ole Miss

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Spring 2022 SouthTalks Continue ‘Mississippi Voices’ Theme at Ole Miss

University of Mississippi January 24, 2022 0

First lecture set for January 26; schedule includes both virtual and in-person events The spring SouthTalks Series,...

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‘The Light in the Piazza’ Subject of November 3 SouthTalk

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‘The Light in the Piazza’ Subject of November 3 SouthTalk

University of Mississippi October 28, 2021 0

Several events celebrate Elizabeth Spencer’s 100th birthday The beloved characters created by Mississippi author Elizabeth Spencer are...

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Fall SouthTalks Series Focuses on Mississippi Voices

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Fall SouthTalks Series Focuses on Mississippi Voices

TLV News September 7, 2021 0

Lineup kicks off virtually September 8 with Benton County reflections, goes in-person in October This fall, the...

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The Race Is On: Q&A with Ward II Candidates Mark Huelse and Afton Thomas for Oxford, Mississippi’s June 8 Municipal Election

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The Race Is On: Q&A with Ward II Candidates Mark Huelse and Afton Thomas for Oxford, Mississippi’s June 8 Municipal Election

Jenna Mason May 12, 2021 0

For residents living inside Oxford city limits, municipal election campaigns are now underway. Potential voters must register...

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Move On Up, Mississippi Opens Fourth Grant Cycle

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Move On Up, Mississippi Opens Fourth Grant Cycle

TLV News February 9, 2021 0

Foundation Will Accept Proposals from Organizations across Mississippi Until June 1, 2021 Because of gracious donor support and...

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University of Mississippi’s SouthTalks Events Return for Spring

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University of Mississippi’s SouthTalks Events Return for Spring

TLV News February 3, 2021 0

Community activism is the highlight of the series hosted by The University of Mississippi Southern Studies Center...

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Jelani Cobb to Give Virtual SouthTalks Lecture

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Jelani Cobb to Give Virtual SouthTalks Lecture

TLV News October 16, 2020 0

Freedom, race and justice will be discussed in Oct 19 session Journalist and educator Jelani Cobb frequently...

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John T. Isn’t the Problem, Reactionary Responses Are

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John T. Isn’t the Problem, Reactionary Responses Are

Elizabeth Tettleton July 9, 2020 0

Is removing an ally forging a path for another, or is it destroying the ground that has...

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Oxford-Lafayette Community Field Day is July 27th at the Old Armory Pavilion in Oxford

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Oxford-Lafayette Community Field Day is July 27th at the Old Armory Pavilion in Oxford

TLV News July 16, 2019 0

Move On Up Mississippi will present a community field day on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the...

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Move On Up Mississippi Opens Second Grant Cycle

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Move On Up Mississippi Opens Second Grant Cycle

TLV News January 30, 2019 0

Foundation will accept proposals until March 1, 2019 Because of gracious donor support and an ongoing desire...

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