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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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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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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

June 12, 2018

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Oxford Regional baseball tournament brings needed tourism and revenue to Oxford

The city of Oxford and Ole Miss hosted the Oxford Regional as part of the NCAA Baseball Tournament this past weekend, which drew large crowds and generated revenue for several local hotels

June 8, 2018

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Longtime vendors satisfy Double Decker visitors’ hunger

Since Oxford’s early days, its great food has made the city a gastronomic landmark. Double Decker Festival is celebrating its 23rd year, making the weekend itself as legendary as the historic restaurants

April 26, 2018

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Game day survival guide: Away edition

The Rebels might be on the road this game day weekend in Kentucky, but do not fear. There are still many ways to survive and thrive the 3 p.m. kickoff from Oxford.

November 3, 2017

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Brandon Taylor returns to Ajax Diner with signature ’60s revival, old-time country

Brandon Taylor & Radio Ghost will return to Oxford to perform his old-time country music at Ajax Diner at 10 p.m. Thursday. With the influences of Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones flowing

November 1, 2017

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Oxford Board of Aldermen approves Square parking garage design

At its latest meeting, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the design for the new downtown parking garage. The design for the new garage was inspired by Oxford City Hall to incorporate

October 26, 2017

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Attorney general’s opinion allows for relocation of Confederate statues on campus and Square

Debates surrounding Confederate monuments and their potential messages of history and racism have intensified across the country, and Oxford and Ole Miss now find themselves at the center of it all regarding the possible relocation

October 20, 2017

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