{"id":145578,"date":"2024-12-12T13:29:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T19:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=145578"},"modified":"2024-12-13T19:37:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T01:37:25","slug":"oxfords-local-favorites-the-townies-2025-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/oxfords-local-favorites-the-townies-2025-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford\u2019s Local Favorites: The Townies 2025 Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Another year, another round of Townies!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year! Besides just wrapping up another trip around the sun, we also get to shine a spotlight on the people, places, and things YOU love about Oxford. We think this town is pretty awesome, and we are so proud to present to you the 16th Annual Local Favorites Awards <\/strong>for 2025. Congratulations to all the winners and runner ups! Bragging rights for all of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Volta Taverna: Oxford’s Favorite Restaurant, Patio, Salad, Vegetarian Food, and Boss – Brooke Krizbai.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RESTAURANT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Volta<\/strong> Taverna<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Saint<\/strong> Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. SoLa<\/strong>
    HM<\/strong>: Ajax Diner, Moe\u2019s, McEwen\u2019s, Circle & Square, Snackbar, Beacon, City Grocery<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Patio or Deck<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. Volta Taverna<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Funkys<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Bour\u00e9<\/strong>
      HM<\/strong>: Circle & Square, Proud Larry\u2019s, Opa, Tarasque, The Coop, City Grocery, Saint Leo<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Salad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Volta Taverna<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Newk\u2019s<\/strong>
        HM<\/strong>: Oby\u2019s, Bour\u00e9<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Vegetarian<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Volta Taverna<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Living Foods<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Byrdhouse Cafe<\/strong>
          HM<\/strong>: Zaap Thai, Blind Pig<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Boss<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Brooke Krizbai, Volta<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Erika Lipe, SoLa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. John Allgood, Moe\u2019s<\/strong>
            HM<\/strong>: Wayne Andrews (YAC), Emily & Joie Blount (Saint Leo), Lee Harris (Funkys)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            \"\"<\/a>
            Funkys: Oxford’s Favorite Bar and Oxford’s Favorite Pizza 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Funkys<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Moe\u2019s<\/strong> Penny<\/strong> Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Library<\/strong> Sports<\/strong> Bar<\/strong>
              HM<\/strong>: Bar Muse, City Grocery, Volta, Circle & Square, Blind Pig, Saint Leo, Snackbar<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Pizza<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Funkys<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Fergndan\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Lost Pizza<\/strong>
                HM<\/strong>: Saint Leo, Pizzashop, Fox\u2019s Den, Proud Larry\u2019s, Marco\u2019s, Rosati\u2019s, Square Pizza<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                \"\"<\/a>
                Jinsei: Oxford’s Favorite Asian Food 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                Asian Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                1. Jinsei<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Rice<\/strong> &<\/strong> Spice<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Toyo<\/strong>
                  HM: Noodle Bowl, Zaap, Kabuki, China Royal, H20<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                  \"\"<\/a>
                  Bottletree Bakery: Oxford’s Favorite Bakery 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                  Bakery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Bottletree<\/strong> Bakery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Bremma\u2019s Sweet Treats<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Community Donuts<\/strong>
                    HM: Just Cake It, Nothing <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                    \"\"<\/a>
                    Moe’s Original BBQ, Oxford’s Favorite Barbeque and Trivia Night 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                    Barbecue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    1. Moe\u2019s Original BBQ<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Handy Andy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. B\u2019s BBQ<\/strong>
                      HM:<\/strong> Booth\u2019s Barbeque<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      Trivia Night<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      1. Moe\u2019s Tuesdays<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Circle & Square Wednesdays<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Blind Pig Mondays<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                        \"\"<\/figure>
                        \n

                        Bartender<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        1. Andy Douglas, SoLa<\/strong> (photo by Jim Hendrix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Joe Stinchcomb, Bar Muse<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Kyle Kelly, Moe\u2019s Penny Bar<\/strong>
                          HM<\/strong>: Jesse Sutton (Volta), Peyton Attaway (Funkys), Joe Gillespie (Harrison\u2019s) Aaron Hamilton (McEwen\u2019s), Bianca Bush, (Penny Bar), Dylan Kerr (Bour\u00e9)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
                          \"\"<\/a>
                          Oxford’s Favorite Beer Selection, Circle & Square Brewing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                          Beer Selection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                            \n
                          1. Circle & Square<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Growler<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. Cash Saver<\/strong>
                            HM: Blind Pig, Moe\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                            \"\"<\/a>
                            Big Bad Breakfast: Oxford’s Favorite Breakfast 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                            Breakfast<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            1. Big<\/strong> Bad<\/strong> Breakfast<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. First<\/strong> Watch<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. The Beacon<\/strong>
                              HM<\/strong>: Waffle House, Circle & Square, Bim Bam Breakfast<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                              \"\"<\/a>
                              SoLa: Oxford’s Favorite Brunch 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                              Brunch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                \n
                              1. SoLa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              3. Big Bad Breakfast<\/strong>
                                HM<\/strong>: First Watch, McEwen\u2019s, Good Day Cafe, Grit, Tallahatchie Gourmet, Waffle House, Quack\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                \"\"<\/a>
                                Handy Andy: Oxford’s Favorite Burger 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                Burger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                  \n
                                1. Handy<\/strong> Andy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                2. Good Day Cafe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                3. Oxford Burger Company<\/strong>
                                  HM<\/strong>: Phillip\u2019s Grocery, Bim Bam Burgers, Mugshots, Circle & Square, Snackbar, Ajax, Blind Pig<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                  \"\"<\/a>
                                  Oby’s: Oxford’s Favorite Cajun Food 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                  Cajun Food <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                    \n
                                  1. Oby\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  2. The LandShark<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  3. Bour\u00e9<\/strong>
                                    HM<\/strong>: Walk-On\u2019s, The Velvet Ditch, Ajax<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                    \"\"<\/a>
                                    Michelle Rounsaville and Ellen Raiford Benz of My Michelle\u2019s Catering, Oxford’s Favorite Catering 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                    Catering<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                      \n
                                    1. My Michelle\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    2. Taylor Grocery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    3. Moe\u2019s BBQ<\/strong>
                                      HM<\/strong>: A&N, South Depot, Volta, Elizabeth Heiskell<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                      \"\"<\/a>
                                      Taylor Grocery, Oxford’s Favorite Catfish 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                      Catfish<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                        \n
                                      1. Taylor Grocery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      2. Oby\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      3. Ajax<\/strong>
                                        HM<\/strong>: LandShark, Moe\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                        Chicken\/Wings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                          \n
                                        1. Southern Coop<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        2. Moe\u2019s Original BBQ<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        3. Jinsei<\/strong>
                                          HM<\/strong>: Ole Coop, Buffalo Wild Wings, City Grocery, Connie\u2019s, Guthrie\u2019s, Popeye\u2019s, Zaxby\u2019s
                                          <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                          \"\"
                                          Bar Muse mixologist Joseph Stinchcomb, Oxford’s Favorite Cocktails 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                          Cocktails<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                            \n
                                          1. Bar Muse<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          2. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          3. Snackbar<\/strong>
                                            HM<\/strong>: SoLa, Volta, City Grocery, McEwen\u2019s, Jinsei, The Sipp, Funkys<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                            \"\"<\/a>
                                            Heartbreak Coffee, Oxford’s Favorite Coffee 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                            Coffee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                              \n
                                            1. Heartbreak Coffee<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            2. High Point Coffee<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            3. Shadrachs<\/strong>
                                              HM<\/strong>: Cafecitos, Common Ground, Circle & Square, Exporadora, Saint Leo, Lost Dog<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                              \"\"<\/a>
                                              Erika Lipe, Oxford’s Favorite Chef 2025. Submitted photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                              Cook\/Chef<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                \n
                                              1. Erika Lipe, SoLa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              2. Vishwesh Bhatt, Snackbar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              3. Jon Davis, City Grocery<\/strong>
                                                HM<\/strong>: Joel Miller (Kingswood), John Stokes (Tarasque), Rob Brown (Volta), Eric Tait (McEwen\u2019s)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                \"\"<\/a>
                                                The Landshark, Oxford’s Favorite Crawfish 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                Crawfish<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                  \n
                                                1. The LandShark<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                2. Velvet Ditch<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                3. Crawdad Hole<\/strong>
                                                  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                  Delivery Service <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                    \n
                                                  1. Fetcht Delivery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  2. Door Dash<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  3. Take a Break<\/strong>
                                                    HM<\/strong>: Uber Eats, Jimmy John\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                    \"\"<\/a>
                                                    Ya Ya’s, Oxford’s Favorite Dessert 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                    Dessert<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                      \n
                                                    1. Ya Ya\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    2. Oxford Creamery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    3. McEwen\u2019s<\/strong>
                                                      HM<\/strong>: Snackbar, Saint Leo, Volta, Insomnia Cookies, Ajax, Bour\u00e9, Bremma\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                      \"\"<\/a>
                                                      Maurice Pomerlee (“Big Mo”), Oxford’s Favorite Door Mna\/Security 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                      Doorman\/Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                        \n
                                                      1. Maurice Pomerlee<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      2. Frankie Shugart<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      3. Brycen Bartel<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                        \"\"<\/a>
                                                        Saint Leo, Oxford’s Favorite Fine Dining and Fries 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                        Fine Dining<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                          \n
                                                        1. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        2. SoLa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        3. City Grocery<\/strong>
                                                          HM<\/strong>: McEwen\u2019s, Snackbar, Kingswood, Oxford Grillehouse, Lenora\u2019s, Tico\u2019s, Tarasque<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                          Fries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                            \n
                                                          1. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          2. Proud Larry\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          3. Volta Taverna<\/strong>
                                                            HM<\/strong>: Snackbar, McDonald\u2019s, Five Guys, Blind Pig, G&G\u2019s Fry Co, Oxford Burger Company, Sonic<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                            \"\"<\/a>
                                                            El Colibri, Oxford’s Favorite Food Truck 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                            Food Truck<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                              \n
                                                            1. El Colibri<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                            2. Cafecitos<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                            3. Fresh Out The Water<\/strong>
                                                              HM<\/strong>: G&G\u2019s Fry Co., Soul2Soul<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                              \"\"<\/a>
                                                              Cookout, Oxford’s Favorite Late-Night Food.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                              Late-Night Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                \n
                                                              1. Cookout<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                              2. Waffle House<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                              3. Chicken on a Stick, 4 Corners Chevron<\/strong>
                                                                HM<\/strong>: Uno Mas, Square Pizza, Taco Bell<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                \"\"<\/a>
                                                                Uno Mas, Oxford’s Favorite Margarita 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                Margarita<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  \n
                                                                1. Uno Mas<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                2. Volta Taverna<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                3. El Agave
                                                                  HM<\/strong>: El Charro, SoLa, Casa Mexicana, Circle & Square, La Perla, Costa Mexicana, South Depot<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  \"\"<\/a>
                                                                  El Agave, Oxford’s Favorite Mexican Food 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                  Mexican Food <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    \n
                                                                  1. El Agave<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  2. El Charro<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  3. La Perla<\/strong>
                                                                    HM<\/strong>: Uno Mas, Casa Mexicana, El Colibri, Costa Mexican, Los Parrilleros, Mis Ra\u00edces Sabor Latino<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    \"\"<\/a>
                                                                    Tarasque Cucina: Oxford’s Favorite Pasta.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                    Pasta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      \n
                                                                    1. Tarasque Cucina<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    2. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    3. Amore<\/strong>
                                                                      HM<\/strong>: SoLa, Lenora\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      \"\"<\/a>
                                                                      The Blind Pig’s Reuben Sandwich.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                      Sandwich<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        \n
                                                                      1. Blind Pig<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      2. Good Day Cafe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      3. Newk\u2019s<\/strong>
                                                                        HM<\/strong>: Oby\u2019s, Sammy\u2019s, Volta, Ajax, Circle & Square, Pizza Den, Saint Leo<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        \"\"<\/a>
                                                                        Gabby Lott.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                        Server<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          \n
                                                                        1. Gabby Lott, SoLa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        2. Mandy Hunter, Volta<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        3. Katrina Khonsari, Funkys<\/strong>
                                                                          HM<\/strong>: Judy Petite (Beacon), Zoe Wilson (Ajax), Malik Richardson (Saint Leo), Max Mobley (Snackbar), Caroline Kasem (McEwen\u2019s), Chelsea Brock (Snackbar\/Jinsei), Georgia Hogue (City Grocery)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          \"\"<\/a>
                                                                          Ajax Diner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                          Soul Food <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                            \n
                                                                          1. Ajax<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          2. Mama Jo\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          3. Moe\u2019s BBQ<\/strong>
                                                                            HM<\/strong>: Tallahatchie Gourmet, Volta, Oxford Meat Market, Soul2Soul, Larson\u2019s Cash Saver, B\u2019s BBQ, The Beacon<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                            \"\"<\/a>
                                                                            OXFORD GRILLEHOUSE: Oxford’s Favorite Steak.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                            Steak<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              \n
                                                                            1. Oxford Grillehouse<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                            2. Tico\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                            3. Lenora\u2019s<\/strong>
                                                                              HM<\/strong>: Sizzler, Saint Leo, McEwen\u2019s, SoLa, Ajax, Boure, Como, Taylor Grocery<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              \"\"<\/a>
                                                                              Toyo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                              Sushi<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                \n
                                                                              1. Toyo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              2. Jinsei<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              3. Kabuki<\/strong>
                                                                                HM<\/strong>: Kroger, Noodle Bowl<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                SQUARE BOOKS: Oxford’s Favorite Local Business.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                Local Business<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                  \n
                                                                                1. Square Books<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                2. Volta Taverna<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                3. Anubis Improv<\/strong>
                                                                                  HM<\/strong>: Circle & Square, Chicory Market, Magnolia Rental, Annie Paige Photography, Magnolia Cannabis, End of All Music, Moe\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                  \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                  Local Color owner William “Willy” Wallace back in the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                  Most Missed Business<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    \n
                                                                                  1. Local Color<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                  2. Two Stick<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                  3. The Hoka Theater<\/strong>
                                                                                    HM<\/strong>: Ruby Chinese, The Gin, Lamar Lounge, Abner\u2019s, Oxford Canteen, Danver\u2019s, Ravine<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                    The Depot, Oxford’s Favorite Antique Mall 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                    Antique Mall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                      \n
                                                                                    1. The Depot<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    2. Mustard Seed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    3. Sugar Magnolia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                      \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                      Cannon Motors of Mississippi, Oxford’s Favorite Auto Dealsership 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                      Auto Dealership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                        \n
                                                                                      1. Cannon Motors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                      2. Belk Ford<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                      3. Allen Samuels<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                        \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                        Deal’s Auto Repair, Oxford’s Favorite Auto Service 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                        Auto Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                          \n
                                                                                        1. Deal\u2019s Automotive<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                        2. Brannan Auto<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                        3. Belk Ford<\/strong>
                                                                                          HM<\/strong>: Dipstix, Gateway<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                          \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                          Oxford’s Favorite Boutique\/Clothing Shop, Hinton & Hinton.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                          Boutique\/Clothing Shop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                            \n
                                                                                          1. Hinton & Hinton<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                          2. Lulus<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                          3. I Just Have to Have It<\/strong>
                                                                                            HM<\/strong>: Landry\u2019s, Neilson\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                            \"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                            Cannabis Dispensary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              \n
                                                                                            1. Magnolia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                            2. Star Buds<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                            3. Slackers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              \"Billy<\/a>
                                                                                              Billy Ray Brown of Brown’s Dairy Farm, Oxford’s Favorite Farm 2025. Photograph by Newt Rayburn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                              Farm or Farmer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                \n
                                                                                              1. Billy Ray Brown, Brown Family Dairy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              2. Reed Falkner, Falkner Farms<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              3. Farmstead Florals<\/strong>
                                                                                                HM<\/strong>: Poultry in Motion, Doug Davis (Yoknabottoms Farm)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                Chicory Market, Oxford’s Favorite Grocery Store 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                Grocery Store<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                1. Chicory Market<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                2. Larson\u2019s Cash Saver<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                3. Kroger<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                  \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                  Planet Fitness, Oxford’s Favorite Gym 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                  Gym<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                  1. Planet Fitness<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                  2. The YMCA<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                  3. Ole Miss Rec Center<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                    \"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                    Liquor Shop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                    1. High Cotton Wine & Spirits Warehouse<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                    2. Social Wine & Whiskey<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                    3. Campus Wines & Spirits<\/strong>
                                                                                                      HM<\/strong>: Magnolia Wine & Spirits, Kiame Package Store, Vone Bottleshop, Oxford Wine & Spirits, Safari Liquors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                      \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                      Oxford’s Favorite Market, Oxford Community Market (OXCM) 2025. Photo by Phoebe Cramer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                      Market (Pop-up, art, flea, etc.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                      1. Oxford Community Market<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                      2. Punk Flea Market<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                      3. Farmer\u2019s Market<\/strong>
                                                                                                        HM<\/strong>:Midtown Farmer\u2019s Market, Ox4d Vintage Clothing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                        \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                        The End of All Music, Oxford’s Favorite Music Shop 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                        Music Shop or School<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                        1. End of All Music<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                        2. Oxford House of Music<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                        3. Roxford<\/strong>
                                                                                                          HM<\/strong>: Ron\u2019s Music, Rebel Music<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                          \"The<\/a>
                                                                                                          The Powerhouse in Oxford, Mississippi is the headquarters of the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, Oxford’s Favorite Nonprofit 2025. Photograph and Graphic Design by Newt Rayburn – The Local Voice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                          Nonprofit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                          1. Yoknapatawpha Arts Council<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                          2. OXCM<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                          3. United Way<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                            \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                            Chaney’s Pharmacy: Oxford’s Favorite Pharmacy 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                            Pharmacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                            1. Chaney\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                            2. OxfordRx<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                            3. G&M
                                                                                                              HM<\/strong>:Myers\u2019 Apothecary, Kroger, Walmart, Walgreens<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                              \"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                              Radio Station<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                              1. Bullseye 95.5<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                              2. 94.7 The Buzz<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                              3. MPB 90.3<\/strong>
                                                                                                                HM<\/strong>: Supertalk 93.7, Rebel Radio 92.1, Z-98.5<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                \"Margaret<\/a>
                                                                                                                Margaret Boatright Hood, owner of Nolan Taylor salon in Oxford, Mississippi. Photograph September 30, 2022 by Newt Rayburn – The Local Voice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                Salon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                1. Nolan Taylor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                2. Element on South 11th<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                3. Emma J\u2019s<\/strong>
                                                                                                                  HM<\/strong>: Studio, DMR Salon, Alice & Co., Amara, Apex, Nailbar, LaRousse<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                  Stylist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                  1. Margaret Hood, Nolan Taylor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                  2. Stephanie Whaley<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                  3. Katelyn Berrey<\/strong>
                                                                                                                    HM<\/strong>: Dallas Cupit (Mod & Polish), Sarah Kate Purvis (The Studio)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                    \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                    Slackers, Oxford’s Favorite Smoke\/Vape Shop 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                    Smoke\/Vape Shop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                    1. Slackers Supply<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                    2. Yaz Pok\u00e9mon & Vape<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                    3. Spring Street Cigars<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                      \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                      PROUD HOUND: Oxford’s Favorite Local Band, Bass Player (Kane Harrell), and Drummer (Justin Webb) 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                      Local Band<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                      1. Proud Hound<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                      2. Kudzu Kings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                      3. Mustache<\/strong>
                                                                                                                        HM<\/strong>: Yalobushwackers, Great Dying, Modern Bodies, Happy Landing, Joe Austin & the Tallahatchies, KC & The Moonshine Band, Neon Junkies
                                                                                                                        <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                        Bass Player<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                                        1. Kane Harrell<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                        2. Nate Robbins<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                        3. Dave Woolworth<\/strong>
                                                                                                                          HM<\/strong>: Newt \u201cCooter\u201d Rayburn, Greg Johnson, Jesse Sutton, Laurie Stirratt, Matt Patton, Slade Lewis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                          Drummer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                                          1. Justin Webb<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                          2. Ricky Burkhead<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                          3. Bradley Gordon<\/strong>
                                                                                                                            HM<\/strong>: Joe Wells, Beau Bourgeois, Fred Dunlap, Kenny Graeber<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                            \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                            Neon Junkies, Oxford’s Favorite New Band 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                            New Band<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                            1. Neon Junkies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                            2. Michael Farris Smith & The Smokes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                            3. Proud Hound<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                              \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                              Jacob Hall, Oxford’s Favorite Actor 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                              Actor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                                              1. Jake Hall<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                              2. Susan McPhail<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                              3. Davis Coen<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                HM<\/strong>: Alyssa Lee, Johnny McPhail<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                Southside Gallery, Oxford’s Favorite Art Gallery 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                Art Gallery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                                1. Southside<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                2. Oxford Treehouse Gallery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                3. Powerhouse Community Art Center<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                  HM<\/strong>: University Museum
                                                                                                                                  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                  Artist (Visual)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                                  1. Anne Scott Barrett<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                  2. Bradley Gordon<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                  3. Charlie Buckley<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                    HM<\/strong>: Jere Allen, Ruth Hogue, Lee Harper, Blair Hobbs, Johnathan Kent Adams<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                    \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                    Oxford’s Favorite Comedian, Connor King (R) and Oxford’s Favorite DJ\/Emcee, Chris Green (L) performing in You Like Like a Comedy Show at This Is Noteworthy in Water Valley. Photo by Stephanie Wheeler.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                    Comedian<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                                    1. Connor King<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                    2. David Hamilton<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                    3. Devon Blackmon<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                      HM<\/strong>: Ayric Bradley, Sophie Krumhansl, Bruce Butler, Logan Little, Stacey Speihler<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                      DJ or Emcee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                                      1. Chris Green (94.7)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                      2. Clay Hale<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                      3. Jacova Jenkins<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                        HM<\/strong>: Jim Dees, Max Victory<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                        \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                        Antonio Terrell, Oxford’s Favorite Filmnaker 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                        Filmmaker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                                                        1. Antonio Tarrell<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                        2. Arkasha McGinnis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                        3. Christopher Tyrell<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                          HM<\/strong>: Bill Perry, Jr., Shannon Cohn, Jonathan Clayton, John Rash, Thad Lee, Sarah Hennigan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                          \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                          CLint Jordan, of Mustache, Oxford’s Favorite Guitar Player 2025. Photo by Valerie Caserta.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                          Guitarist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                                                          1. Clint Jordan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                          2. Connor Alexander<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                          3. Tate Moore<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                            HM<\/strong>: Eric Deaton, Garry Burnside, Kody Harrell, Tyler Keith, Jason Cain, Jesse Pinion<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                            \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                            Casey Lipe, Oxford’s Favorite Horn Player 2025. Photo by Jim Natale.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                            Horn Player<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                                            1. Casey Lipe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                            2. Jeff Callaway<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                            3. Adam Davenport<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                              HM<\/strong>: Daniel Hodges, Charles Washington<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                              \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                              Bill Perry, Oxford’s Favorite Keyboard\/ Piano Player 2025. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                              Keyboardist \/ Pianist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                                                              1. Bill Perry, Jr.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                              2. Marc Yakavone<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                              3. Eric Carlton<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                HM<\/strong>: Clint Jordan, Damein Wash, Price Walden<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                Photographer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                                                1. Annie Paige Fields Photography<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                2. Bruce Newman <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                3. Jim Hendrix<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                  HM<\/strong>: Paul Gandy, Tenola Plaxico<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                  \"\"<\/figure>
                                                                                                                                                  \n

                                                                                                                                                  Local Song or Album<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                                                  1. Stranger, Baxter Arender<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                  2. \u201cChange This Way of Living,\u201d Proud Hound<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                  3. A Constant Goodbye, The Great Dying<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                    HM<\/strong>: \u201cYou Are Loved\u201d (Madriq), Prodigal (Andrew Bryant), \u201cHot Cheetos\u201d (Scooby Da Kid), \u201cPeaches\u201d (Southern Groove Redemption)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                    Songwriter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                                                    1. Tate Moore<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                    2. Clay Hale<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                    3. Connor Alexander<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                      HM<\/strong>: Tyler Keith, Will Griffith, Andrew Bryant, Zach Tillotson, Charlie Mars, Kyle Kite, Heather Laswell<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                      Sound Engineer \/ Studio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                                                      1. Shelby Rayburn, Mustache, Vault Entertainment, The Lyric<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                      2. Nate Robbins, RNN Studios<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                      3. Dial Back Sound<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                        HM<\/strong>: Jeffrey Reed (Taproot Audio), Blake Gardiner (Proud Larry\u2019s)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                        Tattoo Artist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                                                                        1. Doug Hollis, Oxford Tattoo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                        2. James Taylor, I Love Tattoos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                          \"Effie<\/a>
                                                                                                                                                          Effie Burt, Oxford’s Favorite Vocalist 2025, live at Springfest in Batesville, Mississippi, May 14, 2021. Photograph by Newt Rayburn. \u00a9 2021 Newt Rayburn – The Local Voice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                          Vocalist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                                                                          1. Effie Burt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                          2. Connor Alexander<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                          3. Damein Wash<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                            HM<\/strong>: Tate Moore, Zechariah Tillotson<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                            \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                                            Michael Farris Smith, Oxford’s Favorite Writer 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                            Writer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                                                            1. Michael Farris Smith<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                            2. Ace Atkins<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                            3. Clay Hale<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                              HM<\/strong>: Randy Weeks, Wright Thompson, Beth Ann Fennelly, John T. Edge, Max Hipp, Shane Brown<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                              \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                                              Clay Hale, Oxford’s Most Underrated Musician, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                              Most Underrated Musician<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                                                                              1. Clay Hale<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                              2. Baxter Arender<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                              3. Haggard Collins<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                HM<\/strong>: Kane Harrell, Kyle Kite, Paul Tate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                                                Two Beans live at Proud Larry’s, Oxford’s Favorite Entertainment Venue 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                Entertainment Venue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                                                                1. Proud Larry\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                2. The Lyric<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                3. The Powerhouse<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                  HM<\/strong>: Voyager\u2019s Rest, Ford Center, Foxfire Ranch<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                  Athlete<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                                                                  1. J.J. Pegues<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                  2. Jaxson Dart<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                  3. Sam Kendricks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                    Attorney<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Matt McKenzie<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                    2. Rhea Tannehill<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                    3. Kevin Frye<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                      HM<\/strong>: Jay Carmean, Josh Turner, Blake Douglas, Mona Pittman, Rosamond Posey<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                      Celebrity Sighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Kevin Costner<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Morgan Freeman<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                      3. Emeril Lagassi<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                        HM<\/strong>: Dave Portnoy, Eli Manning<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                        Coach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Lane Kiffin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Yolett McPhee-McCuin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Chris Beard<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                          <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                          \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                                                          Mayor Robyn Tannehill, Oxford’s Favorite Community Leader 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                          Community Leader<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Mayor Robyn Tannehill<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                          2. Wayne Andrews (Arts Council)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                          3. Andy Spaulding<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                            HM<\/strong>: Betsy Chapman, Fr. Mark Shoffner, Krik Brummett, Brent Larson, Erin Smith, Jeff McCutchen<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                            Healthcare Provider<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Rachel Sledge, Urgent Care<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Cassie Austin, DNP, FNP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                            3. Meredith Griffin, Oxford OB\/GYN<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                              HM<\/strong>: Nicole Turner, Shaun Helmhout<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                              \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                                                              Mary Aquino, Oxford’s Favorite Realtor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                              Realtor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Mary Aquino, Element Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Dasha McGuiness<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Shea Turner Foxx<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                                HM<\/strong>: Adam Quick, Brooke Worthy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                Taxi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Roy Watson \/ Roy Boy Taxi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                2. Uber<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                3. Austin Taxi<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                  Teacher\/Professor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Cynthia Joyce<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Ryne Bankston (OHS)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                  3. Ronnie McGennis<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                                    HM<\/strong>: Sommer Husbands (OHS), Cody Donahue<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                    Children\u2019s Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Christmas Parade<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                    2. 4th of July Parade<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Square Books Jr. Story Time<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                                      HM<\/strong>: Holly Jolly Holidays, Princess Ball<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                      Church<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Saint Peter\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      2. OUUMC<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                      3. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                                        HM<\/strong>: Oxford Church of Christ, First Baptist Oxford, First Presbyterian, Pinelake<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                        Family Entertainment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          \n
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Premiere Lanes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Malco Commons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Sports events<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                                          HM<\/strong>: Christmas Parade, Double Decker<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                          Local Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                            \n
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Double Decker<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. The Armando,Anubis Improv <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Iron Bartender<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                                            HM<\/strong>: North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic, Oxford Film Festival, Tackie Townie Christmas, 4th of July Parade, Thacker Mountain Radio<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                            \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                                                                            Cathead Vodka: Oxford’s Favorite Mississippi Brand 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                            Mississippi Brand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                              \n
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Cathead Vodka<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Wonderbird Spirits <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                            3. Wildfire in Wonderland<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                              \"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                              New Addition to Town<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                \n
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. The Velvet Ditch<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Circle & Square<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Connie\u2019s Chicken<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                                                HM<\/strong>: Myers Apothecary, Element Properties, Magnolia Dispensary, Booth\u2019s BBQ, Exploradora Coffee, Myers\u2019 Apothecary<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                                Place for a First Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                  \n
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Sola<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Volta<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                                                  HM<\/strong>: Snackbar, Circle & Square<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                  \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Yokna Sculpture Trail, Oxford’s Favorite Public Art 2025, sponsored by the Yoknapatwpha Arts Council. Photograph August 29, 2024 by Newt Rayburn – The Local Voice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Public Art<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                    \n
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Yokna Sculpture Trial<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. \u201cHere in Spirit,\u201d Hoka mural<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                  3. Greetings from Oxford mural<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                    \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Chico Harris, Oxford’s Favorite Townie 2025. Photo by Jim Hendrix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Townie<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                      \n
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Chico Harris<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Randy Yates<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Bruce Newman<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                                                      HM<\/strong>: Jim Dees, Randy Weeks, Andy Douglas, Dudley Prewitt, Freddie Foster, Wayne Andrews<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                      \"\"<\/a>
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Highway 30 Roundabouts in Oxford, Mississippi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Roundabout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                        \n
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. HWY 30 \/ Molly Barr<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. none of them!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Old Taylor Rd.<\/strong>
                                                                                                                                                                                                        HM<\/strong>: S. Lamar & Belk Blvd<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                                                                                                                        \"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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