Local Legends: Grandpap East
Elijah East, a veteran of the War of 1812 born to a mother who had been enslaved, married three times and fathered eight children, earning him the eventual nickname of "Grandpap East."
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Oxford residents join national march against Trump administration
Oxford residents marched Uptown in solidarity with demonstrations across the country Feb. 17, protesting the Trump administration's first month in office.
OxACT set to bring ‘Misery’ to the stage
Oxford's local theater organization will put on a production of Stephen King's "Misery" for two weeks starting Feb. 21.
Deloris Rome Hudson devotes her life to social activism
From taking part in the Rowan Hall occupation to serving as a delegate for six different elections, Deloris Rome Hudson has made activism a core part of her life.
Little Free Libraries provide books around Oxford
Your next read doesn't have to come from a bookstore. Oxford is home to a dozen Little Free Library boxes where residents can take and leave books.
Local author builds community of writers with regular classes
For several years, Laura Gaddis has led writing classes at the Oxford Community Arts Center, giving local authors a way to meet one another and hone their craft.
Arman Uyghur brings new cultural flavors to Oxford
When it opened three months ago, Arman Uyghur in Oxford became one of just a handful of Uyghur restaurants in the country.