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Northeast Power partnering to bring solar farm to New Albany

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From left to right, UM Chancellor Jeffery Vitter, Gov. Phil Bryant, cultural ambassador Steve Azar, Mayor Pat Patterson and Visit Mississippi Director Craig Ray stand around the newly unveiled poster for the Mississippi Bicentennial North Celebration.

200 Years of Mississippi Governor and local leaders announce plans for state’s bicentennial celebration BY CHANING GREEN NEWS WRITER

State and local leadership gathered at Rowan Oak Thursday afternoon to unveil this summer’s scheduled events in celebration of the State of Mississippi’s Bicentennial North Celebration. The state’s bicentennial is officially on December 10, but there are celebrations being held across the state all year. There are events being held across the state all year long, but the North Celebration takes

place in Oxford for the entire month of June and involve both the City and the university. Mayor Pat Patterson, University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeffery Vitter and Gov. Phil Bryant were featured speakers at the event. Director of Visit Mississippi Craig Ray was there to introduce each speaker. Bryant said that he was thrilled to be standing on the lawn of William Faulkner to announce the great party that will be Mississippi’s Bicentennial North Celebration. He said that no matter how many

warships or Toyotas the state churns out, our greatest export will always be our music, referencing the state’s motto as “The Birth Place of America’s Music.” Acclaimed musician Steve Azar also spoke and performed at the event. The recording artist serves as the music and cultural ambassador for the state, and was asked by the governor to come up with a song honoring Mississippi during her bicentennial. TURN TO 200 YEARS, 6

Oxford Community Market returns this week

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Welch, Roush have doubled up to help LHS tennis

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