Man gets multiple charges for abuse of harmful intoxicants; OPD fields theft reports
The Oxford Police Department issued multiple charges for abusing harmful intoxicants to a man found unconscious in a parking lot two days in a row last week.
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The Old Townie: Traffic woes and a new arena
Steve Schnabl has cynical opinions about how the new arena on Cook Field will impact traffic
Oxford celebrates inaugural Historic Preservation Day, recognizes local preservation efforts
Oxford celebrated its first Historic Preservation Day on May 28.
Five candidates set to compete for four seats on Oxford City Council
Five candidates so far have pulled petitions to run for four open seats on Oxford City Council, including two current council members running for reelection.
How Oxford is keeping trash out of landfills at events
Large-scale events often come with large-scale waste. In Oxford, government initiatives and local organizations' efforts are cutting down on the amount of trash that ends up in landfills after the city's biggest festivals and other celebrations.
OPD shares racial data in annual report
Arrests and citations in Oxford hit a six-year low in 2024 as the racial breakdown of police interactions continued to change, Police Chief John Jones shared in an annual data report.
OPD responds to morning DUI, multiple thefts
Oxford police handled two calls for people driving under the influence last week, in addition to several incidents of theft.