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Oxford College breaks ground on new library, academic commons
For Oxford College two milestones were met Saturday. First, the annual commencement, second, groundbreaking on a new library and academic commons at the historic college.
Oxford Circle K honored
Oxford Circle K, the college version of Kiwanis, was named Oxford College's service organization of the year for the 300 hours the group dedicated to various causes during the year. On an individual basis, members contributed more than 700 hours to a variety of service projects and Circle K members accounted for more than half of the top 10 volunteers on campus.
Oxford resident to run for Congress
Greg Pallen of Oxford announced that he will be campaigning for District 4 Representative to the U.S. Congress. Pallen is a longtime Oxford resident and local Conyers businessman. He will be running on the Republican ballet on campaign theme, "Honest, Effective Government...for a Change."
Military panel comes to Oxford College
It's been one year since First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden launched Joining Forces. Joining Forces is a campaign that shares the hardships encountered by our military and their families all the while gearing up support and understanding from the larger community.
Neighbors start women’s jail ministry
The Rev. Diane Walton doesn't preach from a pulpit because she says many people in churches aren't the ones in real need. Instead, she and her neighbor Sharlene Smith minister to the troubled women in the Newton County Detention Center.
City homestead tax exemption deadline Friday
Homeowners within the city limits of Oxford have until Friday to file for a $10,000 homestead exemption at the Newton County Tax Commissioner's office.
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Three Oxford students robbed at gunpoint
Authorities are searching for two masked men who reportedly robbed three Oxford College students at gunpoint on campus early Thursday morning.
Oxford mulls subdivision ordinances
Builders in Oxford could be required to secure a bond guaranteeing that infrastructure will be completed in new subdivisions before construction can start.
City approves conservation ordinance
The Oxford City Council Monday night approved a new conservation subdivision ordinance to encourage developers to leave more land as open space, but declined to purchase a plot for a new park.
City mulls new subdivision ordinances
Oxford is considering creating new conservation subdivision rules to encourage developers to leave a greater percentage of the total project as open or green space. The rules would be voluntary and would allow developers to build on smaller lots than the current zoning rules allow in order to get the maximum density while keeping at least 40 percent of the total subdivision as open or green space. The City Council may vote on the ...
Southern Folk Advent Service returns Dec. 3
Prominent theology professor and award-winning author E. Brooks Holifield will speak at Meridian Herald's eighteenth annual Southern Folk Advent Service on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. at Old Church on the Oxford College campus. Admission is free.
Roof for former city hall to be replaced
Oxford City Councilors last week approved a bid to repair the roof on the former City Hall and fire station, the next step in readying the building for prospective tenants.
Oxford School dedicated
Officials and members of the community on Sunday afternoon watched the dedication and unveiling of an historical plaque for the Oxford School, an all-black school built in 1921 partially with funding from the Rosenwald Fund. Newton County Commissioner J.C. Henderson, next to the sign, emceed the dedication ceremony. Speakers included Rev. Harold Cobb, state Sen. Ronald Ransey, former teacher Emma Jean Williams, Leroy Nolley, Oxford Mayor Jerry Roseberry, attorney W. D. Ballard and alumni who ...
Old Oxford School dedicated Sunday
The first things many of the alumni of the Oxford School mentioned when asked about their time there were the vignettes of elementary school life in many places in many times: certain teachers who still stand out in memory, the principal, the café down the street that sold hot dogs at lunch time, someone giving out fresh apples and oranges occasionally.
Stepping down: Hoyt Oliver retires
While Hoyt Oliver has studied and incorporated tenants from several major religions into his worldview, the Christian Bible has played an outsized role in life changes voluntary and seemingly incidental.
City plan for park in Oxford Square
Oxford city officials plan to build a park for young children and parents on a vacant city-owned wooded lot in the Oxford Square neighborhood, though some residents there fear it would be taken over by teenagers if not patrolled well.
Historic Oxford School to receive plaque
Oxford will dedicate an historical plaque marking the site of an all-black three-room school built mostly through private donations that operated in the city for more than 35 years.
Covington man charged with arson
A Covington man was arrested last weekend and charged with setting fire to an Oxford woman's house while she was away from home.
Anderson named Dean of Academic Affairs at Oxford
Oxford College announced that Kenneth L. Anderson, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of philosophy, has been named dean for academic affairs and chief academic officer, effective May 2012. Anderson will assume the role currently held by Dean Kent Linville, who has announced his retirement at the end of the 2011-12 academic year.
Oxford passes homestead exemption
While other Newton cities decided key competitive races, all four of Oxford's candidates won their seats in unopposed races Tuesday.
Oxford plans for a future downtown
Finding a tenant for Oxford's community building is a key step toward engendering a downtown district in a city that lacks a commercial or civic center, according to city officials.
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