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Book Biz: ‘Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter’ is a real page turner

by Lynn Lofton Published: March 20,2011

Tags: Crooked Letter Crooked Letter, Emily Gatlin, Gum Tree Books, Oxford, Tom Franklin

Oxford resident Tom Franklin has penned a real page turner in “Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter,” according to Emily Gatlin, manager of Gum Tree Books in Tupelo. “It’s a mystery thriller that takes place in a small, fictional town in Mississippi,” she said. “I read it in a weekend and can’t recommend it enough. It’s for [...] [...]

Oxford debates Sunday alcohol sales

by Associated Press Published: November 1,2010

Tags: dry county, Oxford, Sunday alcohol sales

OXFORD — There’s been a lot of talk about liquor on Oxford’s downtown square as this Mississippi college town considers Sunday alcohol sales. Some see it as a transgression of the Lord’s Day; others a time to put religious reservations aside. A growing list of cities and counties in the Bible Belt and beyond have [...] [...]

Greenlee joins Holcomb Dunbar staff

by MBJ Staff Published: July 18,2010

Tags: Holcomb Dunbar, Jim Greenlee, Northern District of Mississippi, Oxford

Jim Greenlee, former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, has joined the Holcomb Dunbar law firm in Oxford. Greenlee will concentrate on aiding businesses and not-for-profits in risk avoidance and compliance matters. He will also focus on assisting businesses in the prevention and mitigation of regulatory or criminal exposure, healthcare fraud, grant fraud [...] [...]

State’s college towns offer exciting lifestyle (access required)

by Susan Marquez Published: May 24,2010

Tags: 2010, college towns, HATTIESBURG, Meetings Conventions & Tourism, Mississippi, Oxford, STARKVILLE

College towns are always a special place. There’s an excitement in the air from all the students who are not only there to learn, but to explore the world outside of their own home. Coffee shops, restaurants, book stores, boutiques and great night life seem to go hand-in-hand with a college town. In Mississippi, the [...] [...]

Mississippi enters the Google fray (access required)

by Clay Chandler Published: April 4,2010

Tags: Google, high-speed Internet, JACKSON, Mississippi, Oxford

Jackson, Oxford in the running for high-speed internet program that would be launched next year Site selection for most major economic development projects is wrapped in a shroud of secrecy that would make the CIA jealous. Typically, the public learns its city or state was in the running for something similar to a Toyota or [...] [...]

Watts named Foundation Fellow

by MBJ Staff Published: March 29,2010

Tags: Fellow, Holcomb Dunbar, Michael Watts, Mississippi Bar Foundation, Oxford

Michael Watts of the Oxford law firm Holcomb Dunbar has been selected as a Mississippi Bar Foundation Fellow. According to the Foundation, Watts was selected based on his “outstanding career, and as importantly, (his) demonstrated commitment to the profession and the public.” He will be inducted during the Foundation’s 10th Annual Meeting April 15. Watts’ [...] [...]

Dunbar to receive Foundation award

by MBJ Staff Published: March 14,2010

Tags: Holcomb Dunbar, Jack Dunbar, Mississippi Bar Foundation, Oxford, Professionalism Award

Jack Dunbar of the Oxford law firm of Holcomb Dunbar will be honored as the recipient of the Mississippi Bar Foundation’s 2010 Professionalism Award during the organization’s annual dinner meeting scheduled for April 15 in Jackson. The award is given in recognition of a lifelong commitment to the highest standards of the legal profession. Dunbar [...] [...]

Serendipity led Franklin to success at Ellie James (access required)

by Laura Smith Published: February 21,2010

Tags: Ellie James, Lacey Franklin, MS, Oxford, small business spotligh, women's clothing store

Women’s clothing store is one of the hottest places to shop in Oxford That Lacey Franklin is the owner of the retail shop Ellie James in Oxford took a little bit of serendipity. Franklin, 25 and a 2007 journalism graduate from the University of Mississippi, took a part-time job at the Ellie James boutique on [...] [...]

Dunbar makes ‘Super Lawyers’

by MBJ Staff Published: December 14,2009

Tags: Holcomb Dunbar, Jack Dunbar, Oxford, Super Lawyers

Jack Dunbar of the Oxford law firm of Holcomb Dunbar, has been recognized as one of the top 50 attorneys in Mississippi by Super Lawyers, a nationally recognized guide to outstanding attorneys.  The publication also recognizes him as one of the top attorneys in the General Litigation and Personal Injury Defense categories for the Mid-South [...] [...]

Harborside/HHC to pay penalty to resolve claim

by MBJ Staff Published: October 19,2009

Tags: Harborside Healthcare, HHC Nutrition Services, Oxford, penalty

OXFORD — Harborside Healthcare and HHC Nutrition Services will pay the United States $1.375 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that the company received kickbacks and assistance under the guise of a sham durable medical equipment (DME) provider, the Justice Department announced. The government alleged that McKesson Corp., and its affiliate MediNet Corp. provided [...] [...]

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