Students find ways to bypass ID scanners at bars
Ole Miss students are continuing to purchase fake IDs that will allow them to enter bars and bypass ID-scanning apps on the Square. All bars and restaurants that are required to have
Aldermen vote to extend downtown ordinance start date
The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted on Friday morning to postpone the start date of the recently approved Alcohol and Safety Ordinance. The ordinance, which is intended to curb underage drinking and
Opinion: Night on the town? Your privacy is at stake
The Square is home to a multitude of restaurants and bars, all creating an atmosphere of fun and entertainment for each patron. However, the Square also serves as one of the most
City passes alcohol safety ordinance, approves ID scanners and cameras on Square
The Oxford Board of Aldermen unanimously passed the “Alcohol and Safety” ordinance Tuesday night, which will require students to scan their IDs to enter bars, will require sororities and fraternities to rent
New Downtown Unit formidable presence on the Square
For nearly two years, Oxford Police Department has dedicated a team of officers to helping downtown business owners feel more secure during crowded nights on the Square. The Downtown Unit was formed
Board of aldermen to vote on ‘Downtown District’ alcohol ordinance
The Oxford Board of Aldermen plans to vote on the publicly scrutinized “alcohol and security” ordinance at Tuesday night’s meeting, signaling a conclusion of the months-long series of public hearings and proposed
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
‘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
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
Q&A with Mayor Robyn Tannehill: The “Downtown District” ordinance
Coming up on the close of her first year as mayor, Robyn Tannehill knows that potential change often comes with critique from the community. The town’s physical growth and the university’s expanding