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Local Literary Events:
Book Release Event on August 3, 2025 for Jack Sonni’s "Sagamore"
by Davis Coen
Known to many as a local fixture and friend, the late Jack Sonni—former guitarist for Dire Straits and later head of Water Valley’s Cool Dog Sound—has left behind a remarkable final gift in Sagamore, a novel that peels back layers of America’s past. A release event is being held at Proud Larry’s on Sunday, August 3, at 5 pm, and will feature a reading from local authors as well as a performance by his band The Leisure Class. Square Books will be on hand to sell copies. Read more about this legendary musician and his ties to the area
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Local Events:
Get ready, cocktail lovers—Sneaky Tiki is back and better than ever!
For one unforgettable night, the talented bartenders from Forklift Restaurant in Tupelo—celebrated across Mississippi as one of the best places to eat—will step behind the bar at Snackbar in Oxford. Read more here
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Concerts & Shows:
GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, and actor Randy Travis — one of the most influential artists in the history of the genre — will make a special appearance at GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi on Tuesday, August 5 as part of its "An Evening With" series. He will be joined by his wife, Mary Travis, along with special guest vocalist James Dupré, who will perform during the evening. Read more
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Local Views: Lafayette County Master Gardeners
"Veronica"
by Bronwynne Bailey
Veronica (Veronica spicata) originates from Russia and Europe. Veronica americana (also known as American speedwell or American brooklime) is native to North America. It is attractive to humming birds, bees, and butterflies and it blooms from spring until fall. Veronica makes a long-lasting cut flower. There are more than 500 varieties of veronica. Read more
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University of Mississippi:
Nitrous Oxide Deaths Spike by More Than 500%, Study Finds
by Clara Turnage
Researchers conduct country's first comprehensive study of 'laughing gas' deaths
Nitrous oxide deaths in the United States spiked by more than 500% between 2010 and 2023, a new study indicates. Andrew Yockey, University of Mississippi assistant professor of public health, and Rachel Hoopsick, assistant professor of health and kinesiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completed a first-of-its-kind study of nitrous oxide-related fatalities. The researchers published their findings in JAMA Network Open. Read more
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University of Mississippi:
Ole Miss Business School Scholarship Honors 'Mouse'
by Bill Dabney
UM graduate's wife funds endowment for risk management and insurance majors
Mildred Severance Stevenson, of Ridgeland, has given $100,000 to establish the William Cameron "Mouse" Stevenson Jr. Risk Management and Insurance Scholarship Endowment as a tribute to her husband, who died from lymphoma in 2016. Read more
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Local People:
From Pizza Fan to Food Influencer: The APizza Guy’s Delicious Rise in North Mississippi
by Davis Coen
What started as a simple craving for pizza during a nursing contract near Boston in 2020 has turned into one of North Mississippi’s most followed food journeys.
Oxford-based content creator Dakota Greer aka APizza Guy, known for his candid, engaging restaurant reviews across Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, has carved out a space for culinary storytelling in the region. Read more
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Local News:
Oxford-Lafayette EDF Finds New Home at Insight Park
by Clara Turnage
New location at Ole Miss connects students, researchers, entrepreneurs with development resources
The Oxford-Lafayette Economic Development Foundation has relocated its headquarters to Insight Park, creating a "one-stop shop" for economic and entrepreneurial development in the region. Read more
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University of Mississippi:
by Jonathan Scott
Building fund gift names lecture hall in planned facility
As Mississippi Power commemorates its 100th year of providing energy to communities across the state, the company's Mississippi Power Foundation is investing in the state's future. Read more
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University of Mississippi:
Growing Healthy Minds: Ole Miss Conference Plants Seeds of Wellness
by Marisa C. Atkinson
University hosts first whole child wellness conference to support teachers' and students' well-being
Early childhood educators from across the state spent time learning how to positively and mindfully influence the lives of students and themselves this week at the University of Mississippi's inaugural Whole Child Wellness in Early Childhood Education Conference. Read more
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University of Mississippi:
Analog Chip May Be Key to Unlocking AI Power
by Jordan Karnbach
New tools power faster, greener artificial intelligence for devices and health care
Most computers use digital systems that separate memory, where data is stored, and processing, where it is used. This setup wastes energy because the computer must constantly move data back and forth, but a University of Mississippi professor is working to develop a more efficient alternative. Read more
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University of Mississippi:
by Jordan Karnbach
Heart health tied not just to habits, but to access and opportunity, study finds
A team of researchers led by two University of Mississippi professors is working to unlock patterns and causes of the No. 1 killer of Mississippians: heart disease. Ole Miss professors analyzed data from 418 counties in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina. They used mapping and statistical methods to test hypotheses, explore patterns in heart disease rates, and identify key social and structural factors linked to those patterns. Read more here
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Mississippi Museums:
GRAMMY Museum Mississippi Receives Nissan Foundation Grant
GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi has been named a 2025 grant recipient from the Nissan Foundation. The Nissan Foundation grant will help support the Museum’s ongoing Exploring the Soul of the Movement education program, which seeks to address the need to build a foundation of historical context among today’s youth, using music to help them better address and analyze the critical social issues we are still facing today. The Nissan Foundation supports educational programs that promote a greater appreciation and understanding of America’s diverse cultural heritage. Read more
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