Community speaks up about transportation hub
The public was given the floor to speak their piece regarding the Safe Ride Home Initiative during the Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16. In previous meetings on the
Board of Aldermen adopts ‘TIF Plan’ for Molly Barr intersection improvement
The Oxford Board of Aldermen unanimously voted on Tuesday night to adopt a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for intersection improvements at Colonnade Crossing. The commercial subdivision is west of Park Drive
Gov. Tate Reeves and Board of Aldermen lift mask mandates
Gov. Tate Reeves has announced that he signed an executive order changing all COVID-19 mask mandates to “recommendations” starting tomorrow. Reeves made the announcement at a press briefing in Jackson on Tuesday
Sociology professor enters race for Board of Aldermen
University of Mississippi associate professor of sociology and international studies Miguel Centellas has officially entered the race for Board of Aldermen, running to represent Ward VI. Centellas, a Democrat and Oxford resident
Board of Aldermen adopts first phase of recovery plan, enforces masks
The board of aldermen passed Oxford’s fourth emergency resolution during the COVID-19 crisis, which will extend the stay-at-home order until May 18. In addition to the extended resolution, the board passed that
Board of Aldermen to consider further vape restrictions
The Board of Alderman voted on Tuesday to hold a public hearing on additional provisions to last May’s smoking ban ordinance. The three provisions add restrictions to Oxford’s current smoking ban, which
Aldermen approve game day parking rates in new garage
The new downtown parking garage, located northwest of the Square between Jefferson and Monroe Avenues, is set to open on Tuesday. Construction of the garage has taken just over a year, and
OPINION: No vapes equals a better city for all
At last week’s meeting, the Board of Aldermen presented a new city ordinance restricting the use of vape pens and e-cigarettes. To accomplish this, the board is extending the definition of tobacco
Aldermen consider expanding ‘Downtown District’ to entire city
The Oxford Board of Aldermen is now considering applying the security measures contained in the “Downtown District” ordinance to all restaurants in the city that sell alcohol. During a third public hearing
Board of Aldermen to discuss adding ID scanners on Square
The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss plans to designate the Square as a “Downtown District,” a special district which would operate under different laws