I filled up my truck today – at $3.68 per gallon
The high prices of things like gasoline and cigarettes have guest columnist J.W. “Jay” Mitchell remembering his younger days in Oxford when prices were low – and much lower when two local gas station owners started a gas war. (March 22, 2012, Page 4)
Musicians rally tonight on the Square to help storm victims
OXFORD TOWN – Musicians Shane Brown, Kelley Norris (pictured) and the One Mile South band take the stage tonight on the historic Oxford Square (in front of city hall and Neilsons) for a concert to benefit the recent storm victims in Lafayette County. The concert is being organized by Capt. James Prichard of the Oxford Fire Department. Page 16 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details about how you can rock out and help our neighbors at the same time starting tonight (May 5) at 6 on the Square. (May 5, 2011, Page 16)
Look of the Square changes through the years
If you haven’t been to the Oxford Square in a few years – or a lot – it may have a different look. Gone from not all that long ago are drug stores, hardware stores, grocery stores, dry cleaners, et cetera. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at some of the comings and goings on the historic Oxford Square and the blocks that make up downtown Oxford. (August 16, 2010, Page 4)
