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 Night time fireworks show at the park

Bridge Program certifies four new firefighters

July 11, 2025 Bridge Program certifies four new firefighters
The Alabama Fire College Firefighter Bridge Program certified four new members of that honored profession during ceremonies held Friday, July 11, 2...
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For The Record, City Council Meeting 7-8-2025

July 9, 2025 For The Record, City Council Meeting 7-8-2025
City Council Meeting 7-8-2025
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Henderson to Receive Alabama League of Municipalities Honor

July 9, 2025 Henderson to Receive Alabama League of Municipalities Honor
Council member Mike Henderson will be named a Certified Municipal Official Emeritus by the Alabama League of Municipalities during a ceremony to be...
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Oxford Police Department receives law enforcement accreditation

July 9, 2025 Oxford Police Department receives law enforcement accreditation
The Oxford Police Department has been officially accredited by the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Oxford celebrates America with Freedom Festival

July 7, 2025 Oxford celebrates America with Freedom Festival
The citizens of Oxford decked out in their best red, white, and blue for the 41st annual Freedom Festival held at Oxford Lake Park on July 4, 2025
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Happy 100th Birthday to Helen Dramer Jarrell, born July 3, 1925

July 3, 2025 Happy 100th Birthday to Helen Dramer Jarrell, born July 3, 1925
Helen Dramer Jarrell was born to Ida Mae and Walter Hurbert Waldrop, on July 3, 1925. Helen was born the eighth of their nine children. Helen had t...
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La Michoacana opens Oxford’s newest ice cream shop

June 27, 2025 La Michoacana opens Oxford’s newest ice cream shop
La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream and Snacks opened its doors Friday, June 27, 2025, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Historic Main ...
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Longleaf Books & Bindery begins new chapter in downtown Oxford

June 27, 2025 Longleaf Books & Bindery begins new chapter in downtown Oxford
Longleaf Books & Bindery opened its downtown Oxford location with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Historic Main Street Oxford on Fr...
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Oxford Jump Track celebrates with enthusiastic opening

June 26, 2025 Oxford Jump Track celebrates with enthusiastic opening
The Oxford Parks and Recreation Department inaugurated its latest facility, the Oxford Jump Track, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thur...
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For The Record, City Council Meeting 6-24-25

June 25, 2025 For The Record, City Council Meeting 6-24-25
City Council Meeting, 6-24-25
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