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Oxford celebrates MLK Day with art, song and calls for meaningful conversations

Oxford celebrates MLK Day with art, song and calls for meaningful conversations

Oxford residents gathered in song during an event honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 20. The event featured artwork from local residents and conversations about the future of civil rights.

The entrance to Bethel AME Church

Oxford looks to highlight area Black history with new plan

As Oxford moves forward with historic preservation and economic development plans, one temporary fellow with the city has worked to create a smaller plan focused on preserving Black history in town.

32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval

32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval

Oxford has put grant funding toward an affordable housing project on Chestnut Street. Now, that project is one step closer to construction following the Planning Commission's approval of site plans at a January meeting.

Larry Slocum dips a ladle into stew suspended above a heater

Oxford’s Farmers Market flourishes, even in winter

Frigid temperatures and snow on the ground aren't enough to deter vendors from selling their wares at the Oxford Farmers Market, every Saturday of the year.

A map of Uptown Oxford with buildings highlighted to show historic value

New efforts to preserve historic buildings in Oxford could be on horizon

As Oxford continues to work with consultants to create a new historic preservation plan and update its design standards, pursuing National Register designation for the city seems likely.

Joe Prescher plays guitar in an OCAC hallway

Citizen of the Year: Joe Prescher

Joe Prescher, the primary artist behind the new Oxford Hive Mural Uptown, is this year's Citizen of the Year recipient from the Oxford Kiwanis Club.

Volunteers count out several stacks of newspapers

Organization of the Year: Oxford Free Press

The Oxford Free Press has been honored as the 2024 Organization of the Year for its work to bring local news back to Oxford.