Local Legends: King Jack "King Jack" Samuelson's time in Oxford throughout the mid-20th century took him from businessman to mayor to philanthropist.
Reflections: Lieutenant William L. Calley, Jr. and Vietnam Following the death of Lieutenant William L. Calley, Jr., Oxford Free Press board member Allan Winkler writes that Americans must confront the dark parts of American history, including the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War.
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.
Local organizations raise funds to refurbish Hamilton sundial memorial Several community organizations are banding together to refresh a sundial memorial for Civil War soldiers. The organizations are raising money by selling engraved bricks.
Local Legends: Oxford's 'Sergeant York' The nation remembered the 80th anniversary of D-Day this summer. Second Lieutenant Richard A. Kersting of Oxford landed on Omaha beach days after the battle and died in combat later in the summer of 1944.