Madison home to be torn down
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved Tuesday the demolition of a 1890′s home on Madison Avenue and the plans for the home that will take its place. (April 3, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Saturday is deadline to register for primary election
The clerk’s office in Oxford City Hall will remain open Saturday morning for those who want to register to vote in Oxford’s primary election. (April 2, 2013, Page 2)
OPC considers use of Skate Place
The Oxford Park Commission is taking a look at whether The Skate Place, apparently up for sale, would be a viable second activity center for Oxford’s youth and seniors. (April 2, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Campaign signs sprout with spring’s return
With the city elections around the corner, campaign signs are starting to pop up on lawns around Oxford, showing the homeowner’s support for their choice for mayor and/or their ward’s alderman. However, residents need to make sure those signs are placed properly or risk losing them. (April 1, 2013, Page 1)
Some cooks turn nose up at fest’s rules
Several restaurant owners aren’t not thrilled with the Oxford Tourism Council’s new Double Decker Arts Festival food vendor selection process which is asking for Oxford or Double Decker-related menu items for this year’s event. (March 29, 2013, Page 1A, 10A)
Tourism Council to consider changes
The Oxford Tourism Council will be considering recommendations given by a tourism research firm it hired last year that include passing off Double Decker to another organization and returning two historic houses to the Board of Aldermen’s control. (March 28, 2013, Page 1, 3)
Marriage equality supporters hold vigil
About 50 people braved the cold Tuesday night to participate in a candlelight vigil in front of the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Oxford to show support for same-gender marriage rights. (March 27, 2013, Page 1)
Road safety theme of film project
A new film program will give filmmakers a venue for showing off their skills and help keep the roads safer in Oxford. (March 25, 2013, Page 1A)
New farmers’ market to open in April
The Oxford City Market, the area’s first city-run farmers’ market, is set to open at the end of April. (March 21, 2013, Page 1, 10)
Settlement to benefit Oxmoor
The Board of Aldermen approved a settlement with Amegy Bank of Texas and Oxmoor subdivision. Amegy took over the subdivision in 2008 when the developer went bankrupt who left the subdivision without completed sidewalks. Read about this and other business from the Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday in today’s EAGLE. (March 20, 2013, Page 2)
