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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: In response to ‘Why do we cling to the Confederacy?”

Re: “Why do we cling to the Confederacy?” (Feb. 22) The writer of this article suggests that racism must be “torn away,” giving a nod to all the protests and marches going

February 25, 2019

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‘Why should we have to be silent?’ Counterprotesters battle hate, rain on Saturday

As neo-Confederate activists arrived on campus, counterprotesters with signs began chanting, “Black presence, black power,” “We will not be quiet” and “Your heritage is hate.” Despite the possibility of severe weather, approximately

February 23, 2019

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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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Will longer bar hours be better for Oxford? The city and police department think so.

The Oxford Police Department, Mayor Robyn Tannehill and the Board of Aldermen are all supporting proposed legislation that would extend bar hours to 2 a.m on the Square, while the sale of

January 28, 2019

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Cherub, Maddy O’Neal perform at The Lyric tonight

The Nashville-bred, electro-indie duo “Cherub” will perform at 9 p.m. tonight The Lyric Oxford. Denver producer and DJ Maddy O’Neal is the opener for the techno duo on their 2018 tour “Free

October 18, 2018

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Local pumpkin patch prone to late-night vandalism

Every fall, the lawn of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church becomes home to a local pumpkin patch just off the Square. People are supposed to pay for the pumpkins they’d like to take

October 15, 2018

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What to watch this weekend: ‘The Square’ and ‘She’s Out of My League’

For those not making the trip to Little Rock for the game this weekend, this Netflix guide has you covered. This week I talk about two very different films: a powerful documentary

October 12, 2018

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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

October 1, 2018

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Downtown ordinance expected to affect bars on the Square financially

Local bar and venue owners will be affected by the cost of complying with the new downtown ordinance by installing security cameras and using ID scanners — but some owners are unsure

September 24, 2018

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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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