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OPINION: No vapes equals a better city for all

At last week’s meeting, the Board of Aldermen presented a new city ordinance restricting the use of vape pens and e-cigarettes. To accomplish this,...

Aldermen consider expanding ‘Downtown District’ to entire city

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is now considering applying the security measures contained in the “Downtown District” ordinance to all restaurants in...

Board of Aldermen to discuss adding ID scanners on Square

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss plans to designate the Square as a “Downtown District,” a special district...

Oxford Board of Aldermen approves Square parking garage design

At its latest meeting, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the design for the new downtown parking garage. The design for the new garage was inspired by Oxford City Hall to incorporate a common theme with the look of the other buildings on the Square. This is the second attempt at a design for the garage. The first attempt didn’t appeal to all the aldermen because...

‘Love Shouldn’t Hurt’ campaign spreads domestic violence awareness around Oxford

Mary Heather Spencer is commemorated at the Family Crisis Services table that was on the Square where advocates such as Mary-Margaret Chaffe, were spreading...

Accessibility to expand on Jackson

Wheelchair ramps will be added to sidewalks along Jackson Avenue to make the sidewalks more accessible for all citizens and visitors. The ramps will be...

Parking meter bid OK’d

On April 2 the Board of Aldermen chose Bennett Construction to place a total of 315 parking meters on the Square. The board approved the bid for more than...

Board of Aldermen passes ordinance to preserve ‘heritage trees’

The Oxford Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance that will protect older trees when new developments break ground in the city.L.G. PATTERSON | AP PhotoMissouri’s...

Board of Aldermen discuss new city parking garage

A panel’s recommendation to build a new parking garage behind Oxford City Hall drew opposition from a local property owner at last night’s Oxford Board...

Oxford Aldermen to consider revising city ordinance to allow sales of cold beer and light wine every day including Sundays.

At 6:30 this evening, the Board of Aldermen met at city hall for the second time this month with a request to revise the city ordinance which would allow...

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