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Russom Construction thanks Oxford community for meals

Russom Construction said on its Facebook page that it appreciated residents who visited and brought food to its crew earlier this week, calling it a pleasure to serve the Oxford community.

The company posted, “We appreciate y’all for visiting us and feeding us earlier this week! It was greatly appreciated! We have the pleasure of serving the best community here in Oxford!” The message was shared on the firm’s official Facebook account.

Russom Construction is a construction company based in Oxford. The post reflects a common pattern in smaller communities, where local businesses and residents often exchange support through informal acts such as shared meals, donations or volunteer efforts.

Community gestures like this can boost worker morale and reinforce ties between businesses and the neighborhoods they serve. Local companies frequently note such interactions as important to maintaining relationships and goodwill with customers and neighbors.

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Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."