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New fitness center opened in Oxford

New fitness center opened in Oxford

(WMC-TV) - Fitness fans have a new exercise option in Oxford, according to The Daily Mississippian.

But Ice Core Fitness isn't just a new gym. It's also brought a new way to get fit to the town, an exercise technique called "gyrotonics."

Here's how The DM describes the exercise, sometimes referred to as "yoga for dancers":

The gym focuses on gyrotonics, an exercise that focuses on strengthening the core, as well as elongating the body.

It’s not a one motion exercise, like running or jogging. With machines designed specifically for the exercise, your muscles move in a way they have never moved before.

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Oxford one of best small towns for business

Oxford one of best small towns for business

(WMC-TV) - Oxford is one of the best small towns for businesses, according to the American Express Open Forum.

Small business owners have much more freedom to choose where they live than they did previously thanks to the Internet and other advances in communication and technology,according to the site.

Oxford avoids Mississippi’s 2011 recession

Oxford avoids Mississippi’s 2011 recession

 

(WMC-TV) – Oxford avoided the fate met by the statewide economy in 2011, according to a report cited by The Daily Mississippian.

The paper reports that while the Magnolia State was one of six states whose economies were in recession last year, Oxford is actually growing... Read More

Good tips in a storm to protect your ID

Good tips in a storm to protect your ID

(WMC-TV) - The last thing you think of as the tornado's barreling down on your house -- is your personal information.

That's why the identity protection experts of ProtectMyID (www.protectmyid.com) suggested taking these precautions in order to secure your identity before the threat of severe weather:

St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon sells out in record time

St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon sells out in record time

General registration for the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon has sold out in record time, but there’s another option for runners interested in participating in the event on Saturday, Dec. 1. This year’s sell-out marks a new record date for the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon compared to last year when the race sold-out July 15.

Limited spots are still available for participants who also sign up as a St. Jude Hero and commit to raise at least $500 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases.

College grads: 10 tools to help you score that job!

College grads: 10 tools to help you score that job!

A well-crafted resume is not enough.

Career coach and speaker Ford R. Myers, author of the book "Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring," said these are the ten tools every college graduate needs to compete in today's job market.

Swift Transportation offers full driving academy scholarships for veterans

Information provided by Swift

Swift Transportation Co., Inc., www.joinswift.com , is celebrating the men and women of the armed forces by offering them a new career in trucking. Swift is committed to providing career opportunities for the heroes of our country, by providing 1,000 full scholarships to Veterans to attend a Swift Academy of their choice, including the facility in Millington. The transportation leader is offering full scholarships to veterans with a 1-year commitment, as well as a $1,000 tuition discount to Selective Reserves and National Guard with a 1-year commitment.

"At Swift, we are happy to honor and celebrate the bravery and courage of our U.S. veterans.