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Double Decker Arts Festival earns Pinnacle Award

 Visit Oxford MS, the official tourism marketing organization for Oxford recently announced that the Double Decker Arts Festival…

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Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield It was our cool hippie, headshop before cool hippie, headshops were cool.  Like memories of…

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Tree Board updates aldermen

The Oxford Tree Board recently presented its annual update to the Oxford Board of Aldermen, outlining the group’s…

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Day of Prayer events set

Oxford will join thousands of individuals, communities and churches across the United States to honor the annual National…

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Absentee voting for Oxford city election now open

Absentee voting for the general municipal election in June opened on Monday for the general municipal election in…

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Just in time for busy weekend

Three of the four ramps leading to the interchange at University Avenue and Highway 7 are back open…

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Oxford gears up for 28th annual Double Decker Festival

Oxford’s popular Double Decker Arts Festival—a celebration of food, music, and art—returns for its 28th year this weekend,…

Garden/Outdoors

Youth turkey hunt held

The National Wild Turkey Federation Mississippi Oxford Chapter hosted its youth hunt in March, helping foster the next…

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Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield   In the 1920s, The Lyric on Van Buren moved from live performances to early…

Arts

Veteran artist returns to Double Decker

When artist Larry Wamble sets up his booth at the 2025 Double Decker Arts Festival later this month,…

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Easter events in Oxford

  There are still opportunities to see the Easter Bunny, find some colorful eggs stuffed with candy and…

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MPB show Mississippi Antique Showcase coming to Oxford

Ever wondered if Grandma’s old brooch is worth a fortune—or just a good story? Mississippi Public Broadcasting invites…

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Honoring Dr. D. B. Sanders Jr.: A pillar of the Oxford community

From OSD communications The Oxford School District is considering naming the new outdoor space at Oxford Intermediate School…

History

Free genealogy program to feature Kenyatta Berry

The public is invited to join us for “Uncovering the Untold Stories in Your Family Tree” with Kenyatta…

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Reid, Sherman named to Forbes list of Best-in-State Wealth Advisors

Lindsay Reid and Chuck Sherman, managing directors of the Reid Sherman Investment Group, were among the Raymond James-affiliated…

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Oxford establishes new clear bag policy at Double Decker

Visit Oxford has established a new safety policy for this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival.  On April 11,…

Arts

Two upcoming shows for Izzy Arthurs

Oxford musician Izzy Arthurs has two upcoming local performances, at The Powerhouse on Tuesday, April 22, and Proud…

Events

Roll & Read event inspires young readers

By OSD communications LOU Reads is hosting the third annual Roll & Read program this month. The free,…

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OHS tennis coach Louis Nash to retire after distinguished career

After more than 25 years of leading the tennis program at Oxford High School, head coach Louis Nash…

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Free shredding event Saturday in Oxford

Direct Shred will be holding a free public document shredding event hosted by the city of Oxford on…

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The Oliver to spruce up patio

The Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved The Oliver Hotel’s request for a Certificate of Appropriateness at…

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Healthgrades names BMH-NM one of America’s best hospitals

Healthgrades has named Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi one of America’s Best 250 Hospitals for 2025, placing the hospital…