‘My Oxford Project’ – an update on the 175th anniversary eBook
Columnist and local historian Jack Mayfield is asking all Oxford residents to share a special memory about Oxford in the 175th anniversary Ebook that is being put together by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. He writes about a special memory of the recent late Dr. Frank A. Anderson. (August 3, 2012, Page 3B)
Fourth of July activities ramped up
This year’s Fourth of July festivities have been made bigger and better to help Oxford celebrate its 175th birthday along with Independence Day. (July 3, 2012, Page 1, 3)
Volunteers needed for Fourth of July
Volunteer Oxford is asking the community to come out and enjoy the Fourth of July events and take a few minutes to volunteer some time to make Oxford’s 175th birthday a success. To learn about volunteer opportunities for the Fourth, read today’s EAGLE or visit volunteeroxford.org. (June 29, 2012, Page 3A)
Historians, mayor discuss new historical marker
Oxford and University of Mississippi historians met Monday to decide how to cram 175 years of local history into 107 words on a new historicalk marker planned to be placed at City Hall. (February 21, 2012, Page 1)
Oxford plans celebration for 175th anniversary
Oxford turns 175 years old this year and will be celebrating with a three-month-long birthday party that will begin with the Double Decker Arts Festival and end after the Fourth of July. (February 17, 2012, Page 1A)
