Oxford
A city in Lafayette County, Mississippi — population 28,635 as of 2020.
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One night only! Some of Oxford’s most notable concerts
Despite Oxford’s classification as a small town, it has a reputation for attracting renowned musical artists and bands. The music scene has been active and lively for years thanks in part to the plethora of notable venues on campus and around town, like the recently demolished…
Creatives & Arts
‘Primetime’ is fascinating and engaging, but lacks a satisfying resolution
A24’s “Primetime” hit Oxford theaters last week on an unusually crowded Thursday night showing. Fueled by an incredible marketing campaign that was all too eager to show off Robert Pattinson’s creepy impersonation of Dateline’s Chris Hansen — specifically his uncanny ability to…
Creatives & Arts
Dolly Day serves up creativity and a cup of ambition
From Dolly Parton-inspired artwork to a community book drive, Ole Miss students celebrated the singer and philanthropist’s legacy through an afternoon centered on creativity, literacy and service on Friday, Sept. 25. A month after Parton’s death, the University of Mississippi’s…
Community Groups & Organizations
The top Ole Miss Basketball performances of all time
Ole Miss Basketball has had plenty of iconic moments over the years. From scoring duels to record-breaking point games, many players have written their names in Rebel history. Here is a look back at some of the best player performances over the years. Johnny Neumann vs. LSU, 1971…
Local Sports
The most important walk in the Grove: The history of the Walk of Champions
The 10-acre oasis in the middle of the University of Mississippi campus has become the most notable symbol for Ole Miss Football. Just about every college football fan has heard about the Walk of Champions and the Grove. When tens of thousands of fans flood the Grove on Saturday…
Local Sports
Turn off your screens, and opt for a book instead
In Thomas Fuller’s book “The Boys of Riverside,” the common reading book for Ole Miss class of 2030 students, Fuller writes that differences can be something that can be used as a superpower. He originally made this comment about the California School for the Deaf football team,…
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Oxford by the numbers
- Area
- 26.62 sq mi (68.94 km²), 0.09 sq mi water
- Median age
- 30.3
- Households
- 9,955
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $64,451
- Median house value
- $385,700
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 107 COURTHOUSE SQ, OXFORD, MS 38655