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Citizen of the Year award nominations open now

Citizen of the Year award nominations open now

Each year, the Kiwanis Club of Oxford recognizes volunteers in the community for having a positive impact on the city.
Sean Scott Oct 25, 2024
A gravestone for Marcellus Corwin reads that he was "supposed to be drowned in the Amazon River"

Local Legends: A deadly adventure

Little is known about Oxford resident Marcellus Corwin, but his gravestone offers hints about the adventure that ended his life.
Brad Spurlock Oct 23, 2024
“Through Their Lens: Photographing Freedom Summer” exhibit

New exhibit shows Freedom Summer, captured from photographers’ perspectives

This fall, the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum is putting a focus on the photographers who captured the Freedom Summer of 1964.
Austin Smith Oct 22, 2024
A view of red and purple lights in front of Brian Gardner's house as part of his Halloween display

Oxford resident transforms home into a computer-programmed Halloween light show

Each year, Brian Gardner turns his yard into a Halloween light show timed to music, complete with spiders, gravestones and more.
Stella Powers Oct 20, 2024
National Solar Tour brings Oxford community together around sustainable energy

National Solar Tour brings Oxford community together around sustainable energy

Oxford residents are embracing home solar power and sharing their experiences with the community.
Austin Smith Oct 13, 2024
Two people smile and dance in front of a band in the Oxford Community Arts Center ballroom

Folk Club, OCAC to host contra dances in November and March

The Oxford Folk Club has held dances in town for more than 40 years. The next dance is set for Nov. 1.
Briefs Oct 12, 2024
A view of the American flag in a cloudy sky

Stars & Stripes program celebrates 10th year

Since 2015, the Rotary Club of Oxford has encouraged patriotism in town with its Stars & Stripes program.
Stella Powers Oct 10, 2024

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