{"id":11416,"date":"2014-01-15T13:50:25","date_gmt":"2014-01-15T18:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=11416"},"modified":"2014-01-17T12:43:08","modified_gmt":"2014-01-17T17:43:08","slug":"11416","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/11416\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Favorites Award Winners 2014 (“The Townies”) – Oxford, Mississippi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Award season is here yet again, and it\u2019s one of The Local Voice staff\u2019s favorite times. We\u2019ve tallied the votes, held tie-breakers, and gathered photos of this year\u2019s Local Favorites Winners, a.k.a. \u201cThe Townies.\u201d<\/p>\n

It seems like every year we get some sort of surprise and this year was no different. Three categories that have been dominated by the same winner each year were upset in 2014: Favorite Burger, Favorite Computer Nerd, and Favorite Filmmaker. Read on to see the new winners.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t like the results\u2026well, did YOU<\/em> vote? Every vote counts, so try again next year! Maybe your favorite business or person will get bragging rights. Now, on to the winners!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Navigate by section:<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Local Restaurants & Bars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Local Businesses<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Local Arts and Music<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Local People<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Other Local Favorites<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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LOCAL RESTAURANTS & BARS
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\"sized_2014LFA_ProudLarrys\"<\/a>Fries<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Proud Larrys\u2019<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Frank & Marlee\u2019s
\n3. Snackbar
\nHM: Lamar Lounge, McDonald\u2019s, Phillip\u2019s Grocery, Buffalo Wild Wings, Abner\u2019s, Backyard Burgers, Oby\u2019s, Bistro Burger<\/p>\n

Music Venue<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Proud Larrys\u2019<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. The Lyric
\n3. Ajax
\nHM: Rooster\u2019s, Frank & Marlee\u2019s, Lamar Lounge<\/p>\n

Patio \/ Deck<\/span><\/strong>
\n 1. Proud Larrys\u2019<\/span><\/strong>
\n2. Frank & Marlee\u2019s
\n3. Bour\u00e9
\nHM: City Grocery, Soulshine, Volta, The Library, Round Table, Lamar Lounge<\/p>\n

Mexican Food<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. El Milagro Taqueria<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Tequila\u2019s
\n3. El Mundo Latino
\n\"2014LFA_ElMilagroi\"<\/a>HM: Papito\u2019s, Casa Mexicana, El Mariachi<\/p>\n

Karaoke<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. El Milagro Taqueria<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Rooster\u2019s
\n3. Frank & Marlee\u2019s
\n4. Golden Rule<\/p>\n

Seafood \/ Catfish<\/span><\/strong>
\n 1. Taylor Grocery<\/span><\/strong>
\n2. Irie
\n3. Ajax
\nHM: Rib Cage Shrimp Boil, Snackbar, Frank & Marlee\u2019s, Delta Steak Co., Jinsei, Oby\u2019s, Ezell\u2019s, Ravine, Proud Larrys\u2019, Terry\u2019s (Pontotoc)<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_OVPC\"<\/a>Italian Food<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Old Venice Pizza Co.<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Tre Amici
\n3. Pizza Den
\nHM: Soulshine, Proud Larrys\u2019<\/p>\n

Pasta<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Old Venice Pizza Co.<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Proud Larrys\u2019
\n3. Tre Amici
\nHM: Noodle Bowl, Ravine, Rice & Spice, Delta Steak Co., Lenora\u2019s, Pizza Den<\/p>\n

Ladies\u2019 Night<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Burgundy Room<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. The Library
\n3. Funkys
\nHM: Blind Pig, Bour\u00e9<\/p>\n

Pizza<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Soulshine Pizza Factory<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Proud Larrys\u2019
\n3. Old Venice Pizza Co.
\nHM: 6 N Tubbs, Square Pizza, Funkys, Papa John\u2019s, Domino\u2019s, Pizza Den, Little Caesar\u2019s, Pizza Hut, Newk\u2019s, Volta<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_Ajax\"<\/a>Local Restaurant<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Ajax<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Rib Cage
\n3. Delta Steak Co.
\nHM: Frank & Marlee\u2019s, Rice & Spice, Bour\u00e9, Proud Larrys\u2019, Blind Pig, Lamar Lounge, Newk\u2019s, City Grocery, Tequila\u2019s, Square Pizza, Snackbar, Volta<\/p>\n

Soul Food<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Ajax<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Mama Jo\u2019s
\n3. Little Easy
\nHM: The Beacon, Delta Steak Co., Cash Saver<\/p>\n

Vegetarian<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Volta Taverna<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Rice & Spice
\n3. Ajax
\nHM: Honey Bee Bakery, H2O, Maharaja, Pita Pit, City Grocery, Noodle Bowl, Proud Larrys\u2019, Snackbar, Lamar Lounge, Bour\u00e9, Newk\u2019s<\/p>\n

Wings<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Frank & Marlee\u2019s<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Rib Cage
\n3. Buffalo Wild Wings
\nHM: Coop DeVille, Rooster\u2019s, Zaxby\u2019s, Pizza Hut, Soulshine, Red Bull, Irie<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_AllenSanders\"<\/a>Cook \/ Chef<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Allen Sanders (Delta Steak Co.)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Quinn Chandler (Frank & Marlee\u2019s)
\n3. John Currence (CGRG)
\nHM: Buck Walden, Nick Husbands, Vish Bhatt, Allison Russell, Erika Lipe, John Myrick<\/p>\n

Steak<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Delta Steak Co.<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Bour\u00e9
\n3. Oxford Grillehouse
\nHM: Lenora\u2019s, The Sizzler, Snackbar, Huddle House, Ajax, City Grocery, Ravine<\/p>\n

Server<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Marais Vorster (Frank & Marlee\u2019s)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Emily Read (Volta Taverna)
\n\"2014LFA_MaraisVorster\"<\/a>3. Whit Hamilton (Lenora\u2019s)
\nHM: Meg McConnell, Lacee George, Stephanie Winter, Lori Beth Hopper<\/p>\n

Asian Food<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Rice & Spice<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. H2O
\n3. Toyo
\nHM: Noodle Bowl, Jinsei, Two Stick, Kabuki, China Royal, New Hunan<\/p>\n

Bakery<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Bottletree Bakery<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Honey Bee Bakery
\n3. Lusa Pastry Caf\u00e9
\nHM: Emeleigh\u2019s, Shipley\u2019s Donuts, Kroger, High Point<\/p>\n

BBQ<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Rib Cage<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Handy Andy
\n3. Golden Rule
\nHM: Lamar Lounge, B\u2019s BBQ, Ajax, Blind Pig<\/p>\n

Buffet<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. China Royal<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Chow King
\n3. Big Star
\nHM: New Hunan, Pizza Hut<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_BBB\"<\/a>Breakfast<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Big Bad Breakfast<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. The Beacon
\n3. Huddle House
\nHM: Mama Jo\u2019s, Shipley\u2019s Donuts, Chick-fil-A, Ember\u2019s, IHOP, Lusa Bakery, BTC Grocery, Bottletree Bakery<\/p>\n

Burger<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Lamar Lounge<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Proud Larrys\u2019
\n3. Ajax
\nHM: Frank & Marlee\u2019s, Handy Andy, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bour\u00e9, Bistro Burger, Bim Bam Burgers, The Beacon, Blind Pig, Snackbar, Phillip\u2019s Grocery<\/p>\n

Coffee<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. High Point<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Starbuck\u2019s
\n3. Square Books
\nHM: Bottletree Bakery, Big Bad Breakfast, Chaney\u2019s (Ugly Mug)<\/p>\n

Crawfish<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Dixie Crawfish<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. The Crawdad Hole
\n3. Frank & Marlee\u2019s
\nHM: Taylor\u2019s Crawfish, Irie, Delta Steak Co., Bour\u00e9, P-Reaux<\/p>\n

Dessert<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Holli\u2019s Sweet Tooth<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. City Grocery
\n3. McEwens
\nHM: YaYa\u2019s, Delta Steak Co., Snackbar, Irie, Ajax, Lusa, Emeleigh\u2019s, Ravine, Tre Amici, Old Venice Pizza Co., Sonic, Lamar Lounge, Vienna Desserts, Panini, Lenora\u2019s, No Time to Cook<\/p>\n

Bartender<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Chip Moore (City Grocery)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Phil Landers (Ajax)
\n3. Jayce McConnell (Snackbar)
\nHM: Nature Humphries, Carson Chandler, Drew Clowney, Preston Dunaway, Liz Mazzanti, Taariq David, Carter Wilkes, Tyler Keith, Brian Dorris, Sarah Charlton, Adrian Dickey<\/p>\n

Sushi<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Two Stick<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Jinsei
\n3. Toyo
\nHM: Kabuki, Noodle Bowl<\/p>\n

Smoothie<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Smoothie King<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. High Point
\n3. Sonic<\/p>\n

Ethnic Food<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Maharaja<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Volta Taverna
\n3. Rice & Spice
\nHM: Two Stick, El Mundo Latino, Petra, H2O, Jinsei, Noodle Bowl<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_BlindPig\"<\/a>Favorite Local Bar<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. The Blind Pig<\/strong><\/span>
\n 2. Frank & Marlee\u2019s<\/span>
\n 3. Rib Cage<\/span>
\n HM: Proud Larrys\u2019, The Library, City Grocery, Ajax, Snackbar, Rooster\u2019s, Lamar Lounge<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandwich<\/span><\/strong>
\n 1. Blind Pig<\/span><\/strong>
\n2. Mink\u2019s on the Park
\n3. Rib Cage
\nHM: Newk\u2019s, McAlister\u2019s, Oby\u2019s, Ajax, Panini, Pizza Den, Proud Larrys\u2019, City Grocery, Subway, Olivia\u2019s, Ember\u2019s, Bour\u00e9, Frank & Marlee\u2019s, McEwen\u2019s<\/p>\n

Beer Selection<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Blind Pig<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Irie
\n3. Rib Cage
\nHM: The Library, Buffalo Wild Wings, Soulshine, Lamar Lounge<\/p>\n

Happy Hour<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Blind Pig<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Proud Larrys\u2019
\n3. Frank & Marlee\u2019s
\nHM: Volta, Rib Cage, Rooster\u2019s, Ajax<\/p>\n

Place to Shoot Pool<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Blind Pig<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Frank & Marlee\u2019s
\n3. The Library
\nHM: Rooster\u2019s, McCarthy\u2019s<\/p>\n

Trivia Night<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Blind Pig<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Frank & Marlee\u2019s
\n3. Two Stick
\n4. Buffalo Wild Wings<\/p>\n

Catering<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. The Main Event<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Rib Cage
\n3. Taylor Grocery
\nHM: Olivia\u2019s Food Emporium, Newk\u2019s, My Michelle\u2019s, Aramark, Volta, Abner\u2019s, Panini<\/p>\n

Fine Dining<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Snackbar<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. City Grocery
\n3. Ravine
\nHM: McEwen\u2019s. Delta Steak Co., Bour\u00e9, Oxford Grillehouse<\/p>\n

Wine List<\/strong><\/span>
\n \"2014LFA_AndreThompson\"<\/a>1. Snackbar<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. City Grocery
\n3. Burgundy Room
\nHM: Irie, Delta Steak Co., Ravine<\/p>\n

Doorman<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Andre Thompson (Rooster\u2019s)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Frank Shughart (Proud Larry\u2019s)
\n3. Kevin Young \u201cKY\u201d (The Levee)
\nHM: Tim Russell, Tristan Lowe, Mike Poole, Devin Mooneyham<\/p>\n

Shot<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. J\u00e4germeister<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Fireball
\n3. Lemon Drop
\nHM: Rumple, Jameson, Tequila, Irish Car Bomb, Jack Daniel\u2019s, Hello Kitty<\/p>\n

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<\/a>LOCAL BUSINESSES<\/span><\/h1>\n

Antique Store<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. The Mustard Seed<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. The Depot
\n3. Sugar Magnolia<\/p>\n

Boutique \/ Gift Shop<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Amelia Presents<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Local Color
\n3. Oxford Floral
\nHM: Material Girls, Private Gallery, Mimosa, Lily Pad, Olive Juice Gifts, Mississippi Madness, Lacy Lauren\u2019s<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_JoesCraftBeer\"<\/a>Beer Store<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Joe\u2019s Craft Beer<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Bikini Beer
\n3. Betty Davis BBQ<\/p>\n

Chiropractic<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Oxford Chiropractic Clinic (Dr. Peebles)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Dr. G. R. Orndorff (Water Valley)
\n3. Dr. Henderson (Henderson Chiropractic & Sport Rehab)<\/p>\n

Convenience Store<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Lindsey\u2019s Chevron<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. James Food Center
\n3. The Brittany Store
\nHM: Oxford Spot, The Store, Dollar General, 3-Way Grocery, Walgreen\u2019s, Double Quick, Four Corners Chevron, Ward\u2019s Shortstop, CVS<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_BettesFlowers\"<\/a>Florist<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Bette\u2019s Flowers<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Oxford Floral
\n3. University Floral
\n4. Mimosa<\/p>\n

Music Supply Store<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Ron\u2019s Music Center<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Austin\u2019s Music
\n3. Rebel Music
\n4. The End of All Music<\/p>\n

Beauty Salon<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Caf\u00e9 Salon<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Pro Nails
\n3. Bethany\u2019s \/ Stone Washed
\nHM: Alice & Co., All About U, The Parlor, La Rousse, King\u2019s Den, Emma J<\/p>\n

Thrift Store<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Goodwill<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Helping Hands
\n3. Salvation Army<\/p>\n

Tattoo Parlor<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Oxford Tattoo<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Opus Land
\n3. LCDC<\/p>\n

Radio Station<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. WQLJ 93.7<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Bullseye 95.5
\n3. Rebel Radio 92.1
\nHM: 96.5, 105,5, MPB 90.3, 102.2, 98.5<\/p>\n

Grocery Store<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Kroger<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Cash Saver
\n3. Farmer\u2019s Market
\nHM: Oxford City Market, Wal-Mart, BTC Grocery<\/p>\n

Local Farm<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Yokna Bottoms<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Woodson Ridge
\n3. Brown Family Diary
\n4. Taylor Creek Egg Farm<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_StarPackage\"<\/a>Liquor Store<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Star Package<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. West Jackson Wine & Spirits
\n3. PJ\u2019s
\nHM: The Colonel\u2019s, Kiamie\u2019s, Safari<\/p>\n

Taxi Service<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Angel Taxi<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Hotty Toddy Taxi
\n3. Rock Star Taxi
\nHM: Rebel, Oxford, Austin<\/p>\n

Gym<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Snap Fitness<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Crossfit 38655
\n3. YMCA
\nHM: Turner Center, Anytime Fitness, Southern Star Yoga<\/p>\n

Furniture Store<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Johnson\u2019s<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. The Green Door Co.
\n3. Cheepo Deepo
\nHM: Fur\"2014LFA_SquareBooks\"<\/a>niture World, The Depot, Mustard Seed<\/p>\n

Bygone Business<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Two Stick<\/strong><\/span>
\n 2. Murff\u2019s<\/span>
\n 3. The Hoka<\/span>
\n HM: Main Squeeze, Dino\u2019s Pizza, Taylor\u2019s Pub, Uncle Buck\u2019s, HotDog Records, L&M\u2019s, The Longshot, Django\u2019s, As Seen on TV<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Business<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Square Books<\/strong><\/span>
\n 2. The End of All Music<\/span>
\n 3. Frank & Marlee\u2019s<\/span>
\n HM: Delta Steak Co., Ajax, The Local Voice, Private Gallery, West Jackson Wine & Spirits, City Grocery Restaurant Group, Monarch, PMQ, Blind Pig, Mustard Seed<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>ARTS & MUSIC<\/span><\/h1>\n

\"2014LFA_JohnnyMcPhail\"<\/a>Actor<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Johnny McPhail<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Rory Ledbetter
\n3. Greg Earnest
\nHM: Kacey Coleman, Susan McPhail<\/p>\n

Visual Artist<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Glennray Tutor<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Megan Kingery-Patton
\n3. Kimberly Robinson
\nHM: Eric Sheppard, Bruce Newman, Michael Ikeda-Chandler, Keelan Stokes<\/p>\n

Art Gallery<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Southside Gallery<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Yalo Studios
\n3. Art 2 Frame
\n4. The Powerhouse<\/p>\n

Bass Player<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Tommy Turan<\/strong> (Mustache The Band, George McConnell & The Nonchalants)<\/span><\/span>
\n2. Josh Blackburn (Gutter Daisies)
\n3. Newt Rayburn (The Cooters, Hawgwash)
\nHM: Nathan Robbins (Rocket 88), Jason Valles, Jesse Lipe (Tequila Mockingbird), Jake Fussell, Slade Lewis, Matt Patton<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_GarryBurnside\"<\/a>Bluesman<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Garry Burnside<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Eric Deaton
\n3. Bill \u201cHowl-N-Madd\u201d Perry
\nHM: Kenny Brown, Cedric Burnside, CadillacFunk<\/p>\n

Dancer<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Lindsay Fine<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Cambino
\n3. Jennifer Mizenko<\/p>\n

Comedian<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Bruce Butler<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. KC Kellum
\n3. Carter Wilkes
\n4. Patrick Spearman<\/p>\n

Country Singer<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Nick Spiller <\/strong>(Hawgwash)<\/span><\/span>
\n\"2014LFA_NickSpiller\"<\/a>2. Shane King (Gutter Daisies)
\n3. Jimbo Mathus
\nHM: Lonesome Skeeter, Wolf Ruffin, Ken Edwards (Mustache The Band)<\/p>\n

Drummer<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Richard Zepeda<\/strong> (The Whiskey Barrels)<\/span><\/span>
\n2. Kenny Graeber (Mustache, The Nonchalants)
\n3. Mike Namorato (The Cooters, Hawgwash)
\nHM: Zack Tillotson, Tim Burkhead, Len Clark, Wallace Lester, Dr. Ricky Burkhead<\/p>\n

Filmmaker<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Micah Ginn<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Jordan Berger
\n3. Joe York
\nHM: Thad Lee, Daniel Lee Perea, Greg Earnest, Melanie Addington, Danny Klimetz<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_JessePinion\"<\/a>Guitarist<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Jesse Pinion<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Tyler Keith
\n3. TIE: George McConnell
\nNick Spiller
\nHM: Gentry Webb \u201cRaw Cooter,\u201d Kyle Kite, John Grissom, Daniel Karlish<\/p>\n

Photographer<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Newt Rayburn<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Bruce Newman
\n3. Danny Klimetz
\nHM: Pablo Corona, Daniel Lee Perea<\/p>\n

Horn Player<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Jeff Callaway<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Cameron Allen
\n3. Charles Washington
\n4. Casey Ray (“K.C.”) Lipe<\/p>\n

Keyboardist \/ Pianist<\/strong><\/span>
\n \"2014LFA_BillPerryJr\"<\/a>1. Bill Perry, Jr.<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Robert Chaffe
\n3. Kyle Jones
\nHM: Shane Chastain, Mark Yacovone, Eric Carlton<\/p>\n

Favorite Acoustic Player<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Zack Tillotson<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Adrian Dickey
\n3. Collin Bowen
\nHM: David Lonesome, Jake Fussell, Greg Johnson, Clint Jordan<\/p>\n

Most Underrated Musician<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Zack Tillotson<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Bill Perry, Jr.
\n\"2014LFA_ZachTillotson\"<\/a>3. Kevin Guyer
\nHM: Keith Sanders, Nick Spiller<\/p>\n

Record Label<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Fat Possum<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Hill Country Records
\n3. Tweed<\/p>\n

Recording Studio<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Sweet Tea<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Black Wings
\n3. Tweed
\nHM: Fat Possum, Push Button, Dial Back Sound, RNN<\/p>\n

Producer<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Winn McElroy<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Andrew Ratcliffe
\n\"2014LFA_WinnMcElroy\"<\/a>3. Dennis Herring<\/p>\n

Favorite DJ<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. DJ Mario<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. DJ Curly T
\n3. DJ Fuyal<\/p>\n

Rapper<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Demetrios Brown<\/strong><\/span> (Fade2Black)<\/span>
\n2. Crazy J
\n3. Stork
\nHM: Big Herk<\/p>\n

Sound Man<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Leigh Taylor<\/strong><\/span> (Proud Larrys’)<\/span>
\n2. Tim Burkhead
\n3. Max McDonaldson
\nHM: Shelby Rayburn, Josh Boyette<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_AdrianDickey\"<\/a>Songwriter<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Adrian Dickey<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Tyler Keith
\n3. Shannon McNally
\nHM: Jimbo Mathus, CadillacFunk, Robert Earl Reed, George McConnell<\/p>\n

Record of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. \u201cBless the Soul\u201d \u2013 Adrian Dickey<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. \u201cCheers Sports Fans\u201d \u2013 George McConnell
\n3. \u201cWhite Buffalo\u201d\u2013 Jimbo Mathus
\nHM: \u201cBlack Highway\u201d \u2013 Tyler Keith, \u201cWeekend\u201d \u2013 Talbot Adams<\/p>\n

Song of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. \u201cBlack Mamba\u201d \u2013 George McConnell<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. \u201cWhite Buffalo\u201d \u2013 Jimbo Mathus
\n3. \u201cBless the Soul\u201d \u2013 Adrian Dickey<\/p>\n

Bygone Band<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. One Mile South<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Blue Mountain
\n3. Robert Earl Reed
\nHM: Duff Dorrough, PF Flyers, The Neckbones<\/p>\n

Video of the Year<\/span><\/strong>
\n 1. \u201cWhite Buffalo\u201d \u2013 Jimbo Mathus<\/span><\/strong>
\n Directed by Daniel Lee Perea and Melanie Addington<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
\n2. \u201cA Change is Coming\u201d \u2013 Zack Tillotson
\n Directed by Oxford Sessions<\/em>
\n3. Oxford Sessions
\n Directed by Danny Klimetz and Gabriel Scala<\/em><\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_Currence\"<\/a>Book of the Year<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. \u201cPickles, Pigs, and Whiskey\u201d \u2013 John Currence<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. \u201cThe Education of a Lifetime\u201d \u2013 Robert Khayat
\n3. \u201cThe Broken Places\u201d \u2013 Ace Atkins
\nHM: \u201cWhere Do They Go On Game Day?\u201d \u2013 Laurie Fisher, “Sycamore Row\u201d \u2013 John Grisham, \u201cThe Tilted World\u201d \u2013 Tom Franklin & Beth Ann Fennelly<\/p>\n

Vocalist<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Keith Sanders<\/strong> (The Gutter Daisies)<\/span><\/span>
\n2. Adrian Dickey
\n3. Erika Lipe
\n4. Silas Reed,
\nHM: Daniel Lee Perea, Jesse Pinion, Mark Adamec, Tate Moore, Tyler Keith<\/p>\n

Local Band<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Mustache the Band<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. The Cooters
\n\"2014LFA_MustacheTheBand\"<\/a>3. The Whiskey Barrells
\nHM: Hawgwash, George McConnell & The Nonchalants, Young Buffalo, Tyler Keith, The Gutter Daisies, Bass Drum of Death, Kudzu Kings<\/p>\n

Live Show in 2013<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Mustache The Band<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. The Cooters (Ajax)
\n3. Beach House (The Lyric)
\nHM: Tyler Keith, Those Darlins, Kenny Rogers, Jimbo Mathus<\/p>\n

New Band<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. The Whiskey Barrels<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Fade2Black
\n3. Hawgwash
\nHM: Morgan Pennington, 1 Last Chance, Tequila Mockingbird, The Red Thangs, Old Buffalo<\/p>\n

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<\/a>LOCAL PEOPLE<\/span><\/h1>\n

Athlete<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Marshall Henderson<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Robert Nkemdiche
\n3. Eli Manning
\nHM: Bo Wallace, Andrew Ritter, Todd Wade, Jeff Scott<\/p>\n

Attorney<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Kevin Frye<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Ray Garrett
\n3. Jay Carmean
\nHM: Dee Hobbs, Swayze Alford, George Read, Josh Turner, Lucky Tucker<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_RandyYates\"<\/a>Business Owner \/ Boss<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Randy Yates (Ajax Diner)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. John Currence (City Grocery Restaurant Group)
\n3. TIE:<\/em> Ashley Jackson & Todd Lynch (Frank & Marlee\u2019s)
\ntied with<\/em> Jim Moore (Blind Pig)
\nHM: Allen Sanders, Kyle McGrevey, Steve Snyder, Holli Ratcliffe, Taariq David, Steve Green, Bryan Weis, Scott Caradine<\/p>\n

Coach<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Hugh Freeze<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Coach Cutcliffe
\n3. Johnny Hill
\nHM: Charles Allen, Ryan Herring, Gus Melzahn, Dusty Finley, Brett Frank<\/p>\n

Local Celebrity<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Eli Manning<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Todd Wade
\n3. Shephard Smith
\nHM: Johnny McPhail, Charlie Mars, Joey Lauren Adams, Ron Shapiro, William Faulkner<\/p>\n

Pool Shark<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Gene Daniels<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Ernest Carothers
\n3. John Desler
\n4. Brad Brawner<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_Nature\"<\/a>Columnist<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Nature Humphries<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Jesse Yancy
\n3. Rebecca Long
\nHM: Jim Dees, Shelby Rayburn, Newt Rayburn, James Tighe, Phil McCausland, Vera P.<\/p>\n

Computer Nerd<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Cambino (Cameron Wilson)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Kyle McGrevey (Express Computers)
\n3. Chase Campos
\nHM: David Fontenot, Taylor Wood<\/p>\n

Public Servant<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Jay Hughes <\/strong>(Ward 1 Alderman)<\/span><\/span>
\n2. Billy Lamb (Buildings & Grounds)
\n3. Todd Wade
\nHM: Justice Court Judge JW McLarty, Ward 3 Alderwoman Janice Antonow, Police Chief Joey East, Mayor Pat Patterson<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_DrDavidCoon\"<\/a>Doctor<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Dr. Coon (Urgent Care)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Dr. Willis Dabbs (Urgent Care)
\n3. Dr. Blake Smith (Oxford Clinic for Women)
\nHM: Dr. Blythe Peebles, Dr. Blake Smith, Dr. Phil Hooker Jr., Dr. Mona Castle, Dr. David Bridgers, Dr. Erik Richardson<\/p>\n

Nurse<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Merilyn Charlton (NMMC Clinic at Wal-Mart)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Kristy Stokes (NMRC, Hermitage)
\n3. Rachel Sledge (Urgent Care Clinic)
\nHM: Jason Melton, Meg Hayden, Melissa Fontenot, Tracy Smiley<\/p>\n

Professor<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Matt Johns\"2014LFA_MattJohnson\"<\/a>on (NWCC)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Charles Allen (UM)
\n3. Marlow Durrough (UM)
\n4. Lance Herrington (UM)<\/p>\n

Writer<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. John Grisham<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Ace Atkins
\n3. Tom Franklin
\nHM: Gary Short, Wright Thompson<\/p>\n

Veterinarian<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Crossroads<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Animal Clinic of Oxford
\n3. Animal Care Center
\nHM: Lafayette Animal Clinic, Pampered Paws<\/p>\n

Taxi Driver<\/strong><\/span>
\n \"2014LFA_PhillipHoward\"<\/a>1. Phillip Howard<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Louis Brummett
\n3. Brad Myers
\nHM: Anthony Brummett, Vernon Alger \u201cMr. Late Night\u201d<\/p>\n

Townie<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Ronzo (Ron Shapiro)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Carter Wilkes
\n3. Chico Harris
\nHM: Blake Dunagin, Barton Segal, Kim Daves<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Other Local FavoritesL<\/span><\/h1>\n

Local Event<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Double Decker<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Oxford Film Festival
\n3. Yappy Hour
\n4. North Miss. Hill Country Picnic<\/p>\n

New Addition to Town<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Cold Beer<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Delta Steak Co.
\n3. Oxford Commons Malco
\nHM: Free parking, Marshall\u2019s, Suthern Oasis Spa, Lamar Lounge, Jinsei<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_RowanOak\"<\/a>Local Landmark<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Rowan Oak<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Faulkner\u2019s Grave
\n3. The Square
\nHM: Faulkner Statue, Courthouse, Oxford Water Tower, Phone Booth<\/p>\n

Make Out Spot<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Sardis Lake<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. The Green Room
\n3. Faulkner Statue
\nHM: at home, Faulkner\u2019s grave, Ole Miss Motel<\/p>\n

Categories You Wish Were Listed<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Favorite Ranch Dressing<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Favorite Fitness Class
\n3. Favorite Margaritas
\nHM: Sexiest Oxonian, Barista<\/p>\n

Tourist Attaction<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Rowan Oak<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Ole Miss Football
\n3. Double Decker
\nHM: The Square, Oxford Film Festival, Ole Miss, Ajax<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_StPeters\"<\/a>Church<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. St. Peter\u2019s Episcopal Church<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. The Life
\n3. Oxford-University Methodist
\nHM: First Baptist, St. Andrew\u2019s, The Orchard<\/p>\n

Local Website<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. TheLocalVoice.net<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Dealz After Dark
\n3. EatingOxford.com<\/p>\n

Twitter Feed<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. The Local Voice (7,946 followers)<\/strong><\/span>
\n @TheLocalVoice<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. John Currence (8,883 followers)
\n@BigBadChef
\n3. Hugh Freeze (60,106 followers)
\n@CoachHughFreeze
\nHM: Red Cup Rebellion, Ole Miss Problems<\/p>\n

Mascot<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Colonel Reb<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Landshark
\n3. Black Bear
\nHM: Chargers, Aubie, Admiral Ackbar<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_CityGroceryFirstDate\"<\/a>Place for a First Date<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. City Grocery<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Ajax
\n3. Oxford Commons Malco
\nHM: Delta Steak Co., Bour\u00e9, Jinsei, The Grove, Snackbar, The Square, Holli\u2019s Sweet Tooth<\/p>\n

Place for a Last Date<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Papa John\u2019s<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Two Stick
\n3. The Library
\nHM: Jail, The Square, Taco Bell<\/p>\n

Mustache<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Carter Wilkes<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Jayce McConnell
\n3. Matthieu Dessier
\n4. Mustache The Band<\/p>\n

Beard<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Will Rote<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Whit Hamilton
\n3. Brian Dorris
\nHM: Kyle Kite, Dallas Mooneyham, Chip Moore, Bo, Mike Marry<\/p>\n

\"2014LFA_ShelbyHerring2\"<\/a>Road Trip \/ Day Trip<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Sardis Lake<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Betty Davis BBQ
\n3. Wall Doxey
\nHM: New Orleans, Memphis, Germantown, Tupelo, Tunica<\/p>\n

Most Likely to End Up on Reality TV<\/strong><\/span>
\n 1. Shelby Herring (Ole Miss girl in the Grove)<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Tim Ferguson
\n3. Jessica Ham
\nHM: Austin Marshall, Stevo McCain, Carter Wilkes, Adair McIntyre, Daniel Lee Perea, Molly Beth Shaffer<\/p>\n

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Image gallery:<\/strong> some of this year’s winners<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n