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Oxford Vice Mayor Alex French (left) and Oxford Mayor Mike Smith discuss the approved LED

New LED marquee may be added to Brick Street Bar this year

City council voted to approve a settlement with the property owner
Aidan Cornue May 14, 2026
Electric Root festival attendees learn how to church clap

Oxford gets its groove on for Electric Root festival

Dance groups, singers and others performed at this year’s festival.
Hannah Sander May 13, 2026
The "Beach Staycation: Pirate Invasion" event included water slides and slip n' slides.

Oxford hosts first Red Brick Friday this summer

The theme for the first Red Brick Friday was "Beach Staycation: Pirate Invasion."
Kethan Babu Jul 30, 2025
Oxford residents walk on High Street looking at cars

Oxford kicks off Independence Day celebrations with annual car show and parade

The Masonic Lodge Car and Bike Show took place on June 28, with the Freedom Festival Parade following shortly after.
Taylor Powers Jul 2, 2025
Oxford hosted a beach staycation as one of its Red Brick Friday last year

Oxford prepares for three Red Brick Friday events this summer

Oxford hosts three Red Brick Friday events Uptown in July and August with numerous attractions, performances and food vendors.
Kethan Babu Jun 29, 2025
Oxford residents gather in Uptown Park to celebrate Juneteenth

Local Oxford resident organizes first Juneteenth celebration

Brian Revere, an Oxford resident who has lived in town for two years, organized the city’s first large-scale Juneteenth celebration four years after it became a nationally recognized holiday.
Kethan Babu Jun 26, 2025
Uptown business rebrands as Blessed Links Jewelry

Uptown business rebrands as Blessed Links Jewelry

After launching a storefront as Earth and Metal, Uptown business owner Dana Study has rebranded her business as Blessed Links, focusing on her roots in jewelry.
Sean Scott Jun 25, 2025

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