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The Local Voice #463 is out now!
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The Local Voice #463 features the information you need to have a wonderful, fun, and exciting time this spring in Oxford and Ole Miss. Let there be food, drinks, arts, entertainment, events, and local info! Keep your mind exercised this spring with TLV's Puzzle Playground.
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The Local Voice Double Decker Arts Festival edition will be published Thursday, April 17. Contact us by Noon Tuesday, April 15 for inclusion.
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Mississippi Festivals:
This Weekend:
Clarksdale, Mississippi's 22nd Juke Joint Festival Rocks with Massive 2025 Lineup
The first 22 years of Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale, Mississippi, tell a story. It's a story of music history, downtown revitalization, and community spirit. It's a story of local musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs coming together with their friends and neighbors from all around the globe to build something big. Something life-changing. This April 10–13, the world returns to what many call “the land where blues began,” “the home of the crossroads” and “ground zero for the blues.” Only in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
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University of Mississippi:
Marshall Ramsey Hired to Launch New Ole Miss News Operation
by Marvis Herring
The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media has hired award-winning journalist Marshall Ramsey as the inaugural director of the Mississippi Media Lab. Ramsey, who serves as Mississippi Today editor-at-large, will lead the new lab that promises to connect student-produced news content with media outlets around the nation. He will also work as civic coordinator of the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation at UM. Read more
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Local Event:
Direct Shred Announces Public Shredding Event In Oxford Saturday, April 12
Direct Shred has announced that they will be holding a free public document shredding event hosted by the City of Oxford on Saturday, April 12 from 10 am–2 pm. Direct Shred encourages anyone in the community to bring unwanted documents for secure and professional shredding services at no cost. The event will be held at 102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655. Read more
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University of Mississippi:
Ole Miss Opens Its Doors for a Day of Discovery and Fun
by Marisa C. Atkinson
Mississippi Day is an interactive open house showcasing learning, activities and community spirit
The University of Mississippi campus will be all abuzz with activities April 12 as it hosts its annual Mississippi Day. This ultimate outdoor open house will celebrate and showcase the opportunities the flagship offers. The event will be open 10 am–2 pm on the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union Plaza, The Circle, and Business Row. This free event is open to the public and will have shuttles running from parking at the Ford Center and Tad Smith Coliseum. Read more at The Local Voice
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University of Mississippi:
Ole Miss Class Explores Bob Dylan's Deep Cultural Influence
by Marisa C. Atkinson
Unique Ole Miss course examines singer-songwriter's connection to the region
University of Mississippi students have had as eclectic and iconic an experience as Bob Dylan himself as they study the musician's relationship to The South. What began as an aha moment with the realization that more than 70 of Dylan's 600 songs relate to the region and its culture turned into the class titled Bob Dylan and The South, taught by R.J. Morgan, instructional associate professor of journalism and director of the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association.
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Local Views: Lafayette County Master Gardeners
by Bronwynne Bailey
American Wisteria is a native vine unlike the invasive Chinese (Wisteria sinensis) and Japanese (Wisteria floribunda) varieties. Avoid or eliminate Japanese or Chinese Wisteria, both of which are invasive plants. American Wisteria is native to a wide swath of the United States, from Pennsylvania down to Florida, and west to Texas. Read more
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Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and Don't Tell Comedy Collaborate for Exclusive Oxford Show
Friday, April 11th, at 8 pm at The Powerhouse
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council (YAC) is partnering with the national comedy initiative, Don't Tell Comedy, to host a distinctive comedy event in Oxford on Friday, April 11th, at 8 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm). Renowned for organizing secretive shows in unconventional venues, Don't Tell Comedy has captivated audiences in over 150 cities nationwide. Read more
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Local Views: The View From The Balcony
by Randy Weeks
Tune in to a television news show, especially on Sunday, and you’ll encounter it. It happens on FOX. It happens on CNN. It happens on ABC. It happens on NBC. It happens on CBS. It happens on just about every single news broadcast, sometimes even on PBS, NPR, BBC, ad infinitum, ad nauseum—ESPECIALLY AD NAUSEUM! See Randy's view here
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Local Views: Lafayette County Master Gardeners
by Bronwynne Bailey
Planning, planting, fertilizing, pest control, pruning, mulching, and much more. Read more
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5 Must-Do’s Before Graduating from Ole Miss
by Mattie Grace Morris, Class of 2025
As my time at Ole Miss comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on the many experiences that have shaped my college journey. Oxford is recognized for its rich traditions and community spirit, and this season presents a unique opportunity to fully engage with campus life. Before I graduate, I’ve put together a list of five must-do activities for Rebels this spring. Whether you’re a freshman or a senior planning to enjoy your final spring in Oxford, these suggestions offer a glimpse into the traditions and adventures that define our community. Read more
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Local Science:
Experts Focus on Democracy, Psychedelics for Brain Awareness Week
by Marvis Herring
Public invited to speaker events, student research showcase April 8-11, 2025
Two renowned researchers will discuss the brain's role in making political decisions and the reduction of negative perceptions concerning the use of therapeutic psychedelics during the University of Mississippi's Brain Awareness Week, April 8-11. Read more
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The Big Bad Business (BBB) Workshop Series continues on April 10, 2025, with a special session: Mississippi Development Authority’s Minority & Women-Owned Small Business Workshop. This free event is designed to help small business owners understand the resources available to them at the state level, with a focus on support for minority and women-owned businesses. Read more
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Jordan Center Symposium Addresses Tech Influence on Democracy
by Marvis Herring
Experts from journalism to law urge caution, offer advice on advancing tech
The Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation hosted its debut event, "Addressing the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Democracy," on April 1–2 at The Inn at Ole Miss. Top journalists, researchers, and business leaders spoke on a range of topics, including censorship, media literacy, ethics, and the intersection of artificial intelligence and U.S. law. Read more
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Women's Council to Honor Lydia and Dan Jones With 2025 Legacy Award
Group celebrates couple April 4 for their years of selfless service
The Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy is honoring Lydia and Dr. Dan Jones, former University of Mississippi chancellor, with it 2025 Legacy Award, recognizing the Hazelhurst couple's decades of service to others. The ceremony is set for 7 pm Friday, April 4, 2025 at The Inn at Ole Miss. The ticketed event is open to the community. Read more
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Third Annual Moonlight, Music, and Meteors at LeFleur’s Bluff
A Celebration of Nature, Music, and Community
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites you to experience an unforgettable night under the stars with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors. The 3rd Annual Moonlight, Music, and Meteors will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 7:30 pm until 10 pm at “The Den” in beautiful LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. Read more
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