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‘Negro Terror’ film shows a new ‘Voice of Memphis’

Negro Terror has a lot to be angry about. Rico, the guitarist for the Memphis hardcore band, explained this anger in an interview for the new feature-length documentary about his group. “You

February 7, 2019

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OPD, bar owners say alcohol safety ordinance has made no impact on safety

The Oxford Police Department and local bar owners have said they have not seen any change in Square safety since the city’s Alcohol Ordinance went into full effect at the start of

January 31, 2019

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Oxford police continue investigations into Square violence during Alabama weekend

Fights at The Lyric Oxford and other bars in town drew police attention this past weekend, and Oxford Police Department is still investigating an incident that occurred at The Annex Oxford that

September 18, 2018

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Criticism over proposed safety ordinance delays Aldermen vote

The Oxford Board of Aldermen held a fifth public hearing Tuesday night on an ordinance aimed to reduce underage drinking and impose new safety regulations for event venues and for businesses that

July 17, 2018

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‘Downtown’ ordinance proposal expands to include all alcohol permit holders

The Oxford Board of Aldermen presented the latest draft of the proposed “Downtown District” ordinance on Tuesday during the ordinance’s fourth public hearing. Aldermen discussed changes that had been made since Monday’s

July 5, 2018

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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

July 3, 2018

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City, campus construction projects parallel population spike

Both Ole Miss and Oxford have felt growing pains as more students attend the university and more people move to town, placing a higher demand on the city’s many stores, restaurants and

June 28, 2018

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The ‘Downtown’ debate: Proposed security measures bring controversy to the Square

Joey East realized a year ago that as Oxford’s population grew, so did its crime – especially on the Square. As OPD’s Chief of Police, East began researching how to combat this

June 28, 2018

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Opinion: Proposed “downtown” ordinance presents biased agenda

From my personal experiences living here for the past four years, Oxford is one of the safest towns in the state. There have been very few instances where I did not feel

June 28, 2018

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City considers expanded Downtown District, hears input on proposed security requirements

Oxford citizens lined the sides of the Board of Aldermen meeting room Tuesday night to voice concerns over the proposed Downtown Entertainment District ordinance and its regulations. According to the ordinance, business

June 20, 2018

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