{"id":155008,"date":"2026-01-22T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=155008"},"modified":"2026-01-21T19:35:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T01:35:33","slug":"oxfords-local-favorites-the-townies-2026-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/oxfords-local-favorites-the-townies-2026-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford\u2019s Local Favorites: The Townies 2026 – People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Trinidad<\/a>
Trinidad Chambliss, Oxford’s Favorite Athlete 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Athlete<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Trinidad Chambliss<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Kewan Lacey<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. JJ Pegues<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"Matt<\/a>
    Matt McKenzie, Oxford’s Favorite Attorney 2026. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Attorney<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. Matt McKenzie<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Roberts Wilson<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Swayze Alford<\/strong>
      HM: Taylor Webb, Hiram Eastland III, Jay Carmean, Kevin W. Frye, Rhea Tannehill<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      \"Morgan<\/a>
      Morgan Freeman, Oxford’s Favorite Celebrity Sighting 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Celebrity Sighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Morgan Freeman<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Kevin Costner<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Theo Von<\/strong>
        HM: Chuck Liddell, Dolly Parton, Sage Steel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        \"Pete<\/a>
        Pete Golding, Oxford’s Favorite Coach 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Coach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Pete Golding<\/strong> (UM Football)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Yolett McPhee-McCuin<\/strong> (UM Women’s Basketball)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Lane Kiffen<\/strong> (UM Football)
          HM: Chris Beard (UM Basketball), Mike Bianco (UM Baseball), Chris Cutcliffe (OHF Football), Ryne Bankston (OHS Golf)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          \"Wayne<\/a>
          Wayne Andrews, Executive Director of the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council in Oxford, Mississippi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Community Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Wayne Andrews (YAC)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Drew Stevens<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Robyn Tannehill<\/strong>
            HM: Erin Smith, Jason Bailey, Joey East, Betsy Chapman<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            \"Jeff<\/a>
            Jeff Dennis, Internal Medicine Associates, Oxford’s Favorite Doctor 2026, with wife Jessica Yoste Dennis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            Healthcare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Jeff Dennis<\/strong>, Internal Medicine Associates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Charles Hill<\/strong>, Internal Medicine Associates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Lauren Gaines<\/strong>, MidSouth Pain Treatment Center
              HM: Cassie Austin, Julie Harper, Kathryn Elliot, North Mississippi Medical Center, Oxford Urgent Care, Rachel Sledge<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
              \"Mary<\/a>
              Mary Aquino of Element Properties South, Oxford’s Favorite Realtor 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

              Realtor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Mary Aquino (Element Properties South)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Brooke Worthy <\/strong>(Neighborhood Realty)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Shea Turner Foxx<\/strong> (RE\/MAX)
                HM: Drew Stevens, Paige Davis, Summer Anderson, Locke Phillips, Jan Cauthen, Matt McGraw, Mark Hodge, John Rucker, Cherie Matthews, Anne Fair, Max Hill<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                \"Roy<\/a>
                Roy Boy, Oxford’s Favorite Taxi 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                Taxi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                1. Roy Boy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Uber<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. David\u2019s Uber<\/strong>
                  HM: Rebecca James, Austin Taxi<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                  \"Rick<\/a>
                  Rick Hollander, Oxford’s Favorite Teacher 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                  Teacher<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Rick Hollander<\/strong> (UM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Mimi Holland-Lilly<\/strong> (OSD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Sommer Husbands (OHS)<\/strong>
                    HM: Megan Patton, Melissa Hill<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                    \"Carlos<\/a>
                    Carlos Tinajero, Oxford’s Favorite Townie 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                    Townie<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    1. Carlos Tinajero<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Chico Harris<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Bruce Newman<\/strong>
                      HM: Drew Stevens, Randy Yates, Chris from Roosters, Wayne Andrews<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                      \"Ace<\/a>
                      Ace Atkins, Oxford’s Favorite Writer 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                      Writer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      1. Ace Atkins <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Beth Ann Fennelly<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Michael Farris Smith<\/strong>
                        HM: Drew Stevens, Shane Brown, Tom Franklin, Eliot Parker, Jack Pendarvis, John T. Edge, William Boyle<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                        \"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                        See more of The Townies 2026:<\/strong>
                        Food & Beverage<\/strong><\/a>
                        Business<\/strong><\/a>
                        Arts & Entertainment<\/strong><\/a>
                        Local People<\/strong><\/a>
                        More Local Stuff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        \"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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