Oxford NAACP celebrates annual Freedom Fund Banquet
Multiple students and community members were recognized during Oxford NAACP's annual Freedom Fund Banquet, which supports scholarships for graduating high school seniors.
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Miami to disband diversity-focused centers following passage of state higher education bill
Miami will cease operations for multiple offices and centers ahead of the effective date of Senate Bill 1, a state law which targets diversity efforts at higher education institutions.
Oxford NAACP to host annual Freedom Fund Banquet
The Oxford NAACP's annual Freedom Fund Banquet, which raises money for student scholarships and branch operations, is coming up soon.
High Street a swarm of activity at Oxford Bee Festival
The Oxford Bee Festival kept vendors busy along High Street throughout the day April 12.
Oxford to hold first-ever Bee Festival this April
This April, Oxford is celebrating its place in beekeeping history with the city's inaugural Bee Festival.
Local Legends: Freedom and glory
For decades during the 19th century, the Jones family of Butler County helped fugitive slaves escape prosecution on the Underground Railroad and fought for the freedom of all during the Civil War.
60 years later, Freedom Summer's impact is still alive in Oxford today
By the time Roland Duerksen decided to get involved in the Freedom Summer movement, he was already well into his life and career.
"I was married," the retired professor, now 97, said. "I was 37 years old at the time, so you know how old I am