New in Oxford: ribbon cuttings for House of Vivian Jane, Happy Pipes Plumbing, Rootdown and Hotel Leighton, plus YOBY, Manila Skillet and other new food permits.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This roundup is rebuilt each month. Sources: the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce events calendar for ribbon cuttings, and new food facility permits on the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Lafayette County list. Listing here is not an endorsement.
Seven new food businesses, two of them mobile units, and four ribbon cuttings make up this month’s list of new and newly rebranded businesses in Oxford and Lafayette County. The chamber’s ribbon cuttings run from early October into November.
Starting a business?
- Privilege (business) license: City Clerk’s office, 662-232-2350
- Building, sign and occupancy permits: Development Services, 662-232-2315
- Food permits: Lafayette County Health Department, 662-234-5231
- Tell us about an opening: contact the newsroom
Ribbon cuttings
From the chamber’s calendar:
| Business | Ceremony | Address |
|---|---|---|
| House of Vivian Jane | Held 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 | 716 Prestage Road |
| Happy Pipes Plumbing, newly rebranded | 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 185 Highway 6 E. |
| Rootdown | 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 | 821 N. Lamar Blvd. |
| Hotel Leighton | 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 | 112 Town Square Lane, Taylor |
Ribbon cuttings are open to the public and hosted by the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce.
New food permits
These businesses received their first Mississippi State Department of Health food permit between July and September 2026, according to the state’s facility records:
| Business | Address | Permit issued |
|---|---|---|
| YOBY | 207 Commonwealth Blvd., Suite 101 | Sept. 3 |
| Karlee’s Paleteria y Neveria (mobile unit) | Based at 266 County Road 101 | Sept. 1 |
| Choolaah Indian BBQ | 218 Student Union Drive, Ole Miss campus | Aug. 18 |
| Manila Skillet | 194 Woodlawn Drive | Aug. 18 |
| Munchies Chicken and Waffles No. 2 (mobile unit) | 60 Chapel Lane, Ole Miss campus | Aug. 20 |
| North LMR Nutrition | 1007 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 3 | Aug. 10 |
| Aplos Simple Mediterranean | 803 Sisk Ave., Suite E | July 13 |
Earlier in 2026, first-time permits went to El Carreton 2 Mexican Restaurant (274 County Road 101), Gordo’s Bubble Waffle (125 Heritage Drive), Nothing Bundt Cakes (825 Sisk Ave.) and Lusco’s Restaurant in Taylor (118 Town Square Lane), among others.
How we build this list
- Ribbon cuttings come from the chamber’s public calendar. A ribbon cutting can mark a new business, a move or a rebrand; we say which when the chamber does.
- Food permits come from the state health department’s Lafayette County list. We include facilities whose first permit was issued in the period and skip permits held only under a company name with no trade name.
- We do not list home-based businesses or anything we cannot match to a public record.
What this means for you
- Ribbon cuttings are free and open to the public.
- New restaurants’ inspection grades are on our restaurant inspections guide.
- Opening something? See building permits and zoning.
Frequently asked questions
What new businesses opened in Oxford, Mississippi, recently?
Recent openings with state food permits include YOBY on Commonwealth Boulevard, Manila Skillet on Woodlawn Drive, North LMR Nutrition on North Lamar Boulevard and Aplos Simple Mediterranean on Sisk Avenue. The chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for House of Vivian Jane on Oct. 8.
What ribbon cuttings are coming up in Oxford?
The Oxford-Lafayette Chamber lists Happy Pipes Plumbing at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14; Rootdown at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13; and Hotel Leighton in Taylor at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.
How do I get a business license in Oxford, Mississippi?
Privilege (business) licenses are issued by the City Clerk’s office, 662-232-2350. Building and sign permits go through the city’s Development Services Department.
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