May 2-16, 2013
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FEATURES:
Oxford’s First City Election
is Thursday, May 7
by Newt Rayburn
Primary election will decide Aldermen in Wards 4 and 5 as well as the Democratic candidate for Mayor.
“Annual Crappie Festival is
Saturday, May 4 in Water Valley”
The popular local celebration features food, music, and a fishing tournament.
“May Brings a Bounty
of New Books”
Square Books has a full schedule of reading in store for Oxford this Spring.
Main Street Greenwood to Host
River to the Rails May 3 & 4
in Downtown Greenwood, Mississippi
Festival features music, art, and barbeque.
Tupelo Film Festival’s
10th Anniversary
Festival spans the weekend of May 15 – 19 in various locations around Tupelo.
“Artichoke Virgins and
Other Annoyances”
by Jesse Yancy
Impulse buys are not always wise when it comes to produce
LOCAL ATHLETICS
“The Difficulties of Coaching Ole Miss Baseball”
Red Cup Rebellion
Is Ole Miss fans’ “Omaha or Bust” mentality a bit much for a program that has not made the College World Series since the 1970s?
“Right Field Raging”
by Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo
Spring time is the perfect time for tailgating in Right Field. Here are a few recipes to get your party cranked up.
“Free & Feeling Good”
by Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo
A recap of NFL draft picks from the Rebels.
MUSIC SCOOPS:
Squeeze Me: Joe Hall &
The Louisiana Cane Cutters
Come to Lamar Lounge
by Tom Speed
The south Louisiana traditional musicians are dedicated to keeping their regional music alive and well.
Will Sexton – From Austin to Oxford
interview by Sarah Reddick
Catch Will live at Proud Larrys’ Thursday, May 2
AND MORE:
TLV Satire – WTF NEWS: “Oxford Continues to Mourn the Loss of Checkers” by Sherman Smithers
Local Q&A: “What is your best advice to new graduates?” by TLV Staff
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