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Lyric shooting prompts Mayor Tannehill to call for increased venue security

The shooting at The Lyric Oxford on Friday night will likely lead to changes for Oxford music venues. Mayor Robyn Tannehill said Tuesday evening after a Board of Aldermen meeting that she

May 2, 2018

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UPDATED: Oxford police determines persons of interest in Lyric shooting

Update: April 30, 7:45 p.m. The Oxford Police Department has identified a vehicle as well as a second person of interest in its investigation of the Lyric Oxford shooting that occured Friday

April 30, 2018

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DUIs in Oxford vary during game day weekends

During those cherished Saturdays in the Grove, the city of Oxford takes in significantly more people than it does on the average non-game weekend. Increased alcohol consumption coupled with the large influx

October 30, 2017

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This week in Oxford: Oct. 16-20

Monday 8:30 a.m. – Yoga in the Gallery – UM Museum 5 p.m. – John Cofield with “Oxford, Mississippi: The Cofield Collection” – Chancellor’s House 5 p.m. – DACA and Dreamers Panel

October 16, 2017

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Oxford Police Department recommends implementing new laws on Square

Earlier this month, Oxford Police Department Chief Joey East recommended new city ordinance changes to the Board of Aldermen about the Oxford Square. East introduced plans to designate the Square as a

October 13, 2017

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OPD brings new Safe Site spot to the Square

Oxford Police Department launched a new program on the Square with the goal of promoting safety, providing protection and decreasing crime for its downtown patrons. The Safe Site tent will be in front of Visit

September 22, 2017

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Oxford police chief hopes to ban certain items from protests

Flame throwers, stones and masks are now banned from protests and parades in Oxford. On Tuesday, Sept. 18, the Oxford Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance amendment that would prohibit anyone

September 19, 2017

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Oxford gas station’s sales double after introducing to-go daiquiris

In the initial month since the Blue Sky convenience store, located off Highway 6, became the first to sell to-go daiquiris in Oxford, its sales have doubled. However, the store has already faced legality issues.

September 4, 2017

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Bike for Badges raises money for local law enforcement

Plush greenery and chirping birds surrounded bikers, runners and joggers as they embarked on Whirlpool Trail for the second Bike for Badges, a 10-mile charity mountain bike race Saturday. The yearly event,

August 27, 2017

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