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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 By The Numbers 8 Around Town 9 Transportation 11 Get On OUT 13 Recycling 16 Paying Bills 18 Disaster Prep 20 Public Spaces 22 Historical Sites 24 County Goverment 26 City Government 28 MS Legislatures 30 UM Adminstration 32 Arts & Culture 36 Festivals & Events 38 Public Parks 40 State Parks 42 mTrade 43 Animal Resource Center 44 Public Schools 48 Private Schools 49 Preschools 50 After School Programs 51 Career Prep & Continuing Ed. 52 Baptist Memorial Hospital 54 Chamber of Commerce 55 Oxford-Layfayette Inc. 56 Law & Order 58 Local Liquor Laws 59 Medical Marijuana 60 Banks & Credit Unions 62 Resturants & Coffee Shops 65 Places of Worship 66 Shopping in Oxford
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BY THE NUMBERS
OXFORD by the numbers
POPULATION OVER TIME
2010
2020
2024
2025
CENSUS
CENSUS
ESTIMATE
ESTIMATE
18,916
25,416
26,801
26,773
HOW MUCH HAS OXFORD GROWN
Between 2010 and 2024, Oxford grew by about 7,885 residents, a gain of approximately 42%. Between 2020 and 2024, the city grew by about 1,385 residents, or 5.4%. OXFORD DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS
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Median household income: $64,451 Bachelor’s degree or higher: 57.5% of adults age 25+
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Population age 65+: 13.9%
Median home value: $385,700
OXFORD’S SHARE OF THE COUNTY
45% Oxford contains roughly 45% of Lafayette County’s population (26,801 out of 59,843 residents). The Remainder lives in unincorporated areas and nearby communities throughout the county.
BY THE NUMBERS
LAFAYETTE
COUNTY by the numbers
POPULATION OVER TIME
2010
CENSUS
47, 351
2020
2024
CENSUS
55,813
2025
ESTIMATE
ESTIMATE
59,843
59,597
HOW MUCH HAS LAFAYETTE COUNTY GROWN?
From 2020 to 2024, Lafayette County added about 4,030 residents, a growth rate of 7.2% Looking longer term, the county grew from 47,351 residents in 2010 to nearly 60,000 in 2024 — an increase of roughly 26% in 14 years.
WHERE DOES LAFAYETTE COUNTY RANK IN MISSISSIPPI?
12th
MOST POPULOUS COUNTY
OTHER NOTABLE LAFAYETTE COUNTY FACTS
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 46.5% of adults age 25+ Median home value: $315,400 Population age 65+: 14.4%
ABOUT 2% OF MISSISSIPPI’S TOTAL POPULATION
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Median household income: $67,185
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AROUND TOWN
AROUND TOWN THE MAIN DRAGS: • The Square is Oxford’s downtown and traditional Commercial Center. Traffic flows in a counter-clockwise direction. • North Lamar Boulevard stretches from the Square through a historic residential district, before opening up into a commercial corridor and meeting at Highway 30. As “Old Highway 7 North,” it runs past the Lafayette County Industrial Park and finally up to Abbeville. • South Lamar Boulevard runs from the Square across Highway 6 and into the center of Oxford Medical District. It becomes “Old Highway 7 South” and meets “New 7” south of town. • University Avenue runs from the heart of the University of Mississippi campus eastward
to meet both Highway 7 and Highway 6 at the eastern edge of town. • Jackson Avenue runs through the Square westward past the University campus and turns into the town’s western commercial thoroughfare before ending at Highway 6. THE CUT THROUGHS: • Highways 6 and 7 provide quick access by skirting the city’s southern and eastern edges. • Gertrude Ford Boulevard is a shortcut to get from Jackson Avenue to Highway 6 at Old Taylor Road along the old railroad bed— without getting stuck in campus traffic. • Molly Barr Road and McElroy Drive connect to form a speedy route across the northern portion of town
between Highway 7 and College Hill Road. • Anchorage Road is a curvy road used as a shortcut between Anderson Road and Old Sardis Road. • Hathorn Road, which connects West Jackson Avenue with Coliseum Drive at the rear of the campus, is heavily traveled by traffic from the apartments. ALSO KNOWN AS: • Four Corners: The intersection of University Avenue and South Lamar Boulevard, where the former Abner’s is located. • Three Way: The intersection of Molly Barr Road/Highway 30 and North Lamar Boulevard/Old Highway 7, which is now a new roundabout.
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TRANSPORTATION
TAXI & LIMO SERVICES Aside from public transportation, the city also has several taxi and limo services available to provide transportation around town and even to the Memphis International Airport.
Taxi Service: Local Bike Taxi LLC …………………… 423-544-0598 Austin Taxi ……………………………………. 662-832-9705 Daniel’s Taxi ………………………………….. 662-816-9626 Magnolia Taxi ……………………………… 662-400-5286 Oxford Taxi …………………………………… 662-701-7042 Oxford Pedicab LLC …………………. 228-424-4277
Oxford Yellow Taxi ……………………………………………. 662-701-7209 Roy Boy Taxi ………………………………………………………. 662-801-2545 Wright Taxi …………………………………………………………… 662-473-7737 Limo Service: Executive Limousine Services, LLC …………… 662-513-4311 Oxford Limousine Service ………………………….. 662-259-0508
RIDESHARE ON THE SQUARE To make it safer for passengers and drivers, the city of Oxford established three locations on the Square for rideshare pick-ups. The three locations for rideshare drivers picking up passengers are located:
***Rideshare drivers and local cabs can drop off clients anywhere on the Square, but they must use the designated areas when picking up riders during the required hours. Designated drivers are strongly encouraged, but not required to use the pickup locations. The pick-up areas are marked with signage, have lights and security cameras.
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Next to the Downtown Parking Garage Along South 14th Street Behind City Grocery on Harrison Avenue.
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TRANSPORTATION
GETTING HERE
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BY HIGHWAY:
BY AIR:
To Memphis (75 miles): • Highway 6/278 West to I-55 at Batesville • Highway 7 North to Highway 78 West at Holly Springs Go through Memphis to reach Little Rock, Ark. (another 135 miles), Nashville, Tenn. (215 miles) or St. Louis, Mo. (285 miles).
You can reach the Memphis International Airport from Oxford in less than an hour and a half. Many people take Highway 7 North to Holly Springs, then take Highway 78 West to Memphis.
To Tupelo (50 miles): • Highway 6/278 East Go through Tupelo to reach StarkvilleWest Point-Columbus area (about 60 miles) or Birmingham, Al. (another 140 miles). To Jackson (160 miles): • Highway 6/278 West to I-55 at Batesville • Highway 7 South to I-55 at Grenada Go through Jackson to reach Gulfport (another 160 miles), New Orleans, La. (185 miles), or Pensacola, Fl. (250 miles).
Southwest Airlines now services flights from Memphis, aling with Frontier, Delta, Allegiant, Air Canada, Vacation Express, American Airlines and United Airlines, as well as several smaller operating carriers. For more information, visit www.mscaa.com. Private pilots and charter planes may fly out of the Airport at Ole Miss. The airport also serves local flight instructors and their students. For more information, call 662-234-2036 or visit www. olemiss.edu/depts/airport.
TRANSPORTATION Oxford-University Transit, or OUTransit for short, has become a mainstay in the city for locals and college students. With plenty of routes and consistently outstanding service, there’s no better way to get around.
OUT
With an annual ridership of 1.5 million passengers, OUT is the most utilized transit system in Mississippi. OUT is supported by MDOT and RATP Dev. By helping students get to class and Oxfordians traverse the city, OUT is an integral part of Oxford's infrastructure and mobility. OUT is dedicated to providing affordable, comprehensive transit services. All OUT bus lines are free of charge.
ACCESSIBILITY Going out and being active with a disability can be difficult. OUT provides paratransit transportation services for riders with special needs. All paratransit vehicles are wheelchair accessible and equipped with the necessary equipment Rides may be scheduled by phone or in person at the OUT Facility. Call for more information at 662-234-3540. Routes can also be tracked via TransLoc on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. For more information on OxfordUniversity Transit, OUTransit routes and passes, visit www. outransit.com.
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UTILITIES & RECYCLING
UTILITIES RECYCLING ELECTRICITY
• Oxford Utilities (inside city limits) 300 McElroy Drive, 662-232-2373 • North East Mississippi Electric Power Association (outside city limits) 11389 Cooperative Way, 662-234-6331 • The Tennessee Valley Authority (to business customers and local power companies), 865-632-2101
WATER
• Oxford Utilities (inside city limits) 300 McElroy Drive, 662-232-2373 • Oxford Water Department 662-232-2399 • Oxford Water Treatment 662-232-2398County Road 12
GAS
• Centerpoint Energy 26 Mason St, Laurel, Mississippi 39440, 801-371-5417 • AmeriGas Propane 662-234-5521 • Mid-Valley Pipeline Company 1001 College Hill Road, 662-234-4114
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SANITATION & WASTE
• Oxford Environmental Services 107 Courthouse Square, 662-232-2325 or 662-232-2359 • Oxford Sewer Department 662-232-2397 • Oxford Wastewater Treatment Plant 662-232-2396 • The Lafayette County Solid Waste Department 300 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite #103, 662-236-2535
RECYCLING
Residential Drop Off (within Oxford) • Oxford Municipal Center 717 Molly Barr Road • Oxford Fire Station #3 139 MS Highway 7 South • Cannon Nissan 479 MS Highway 6 Business and Industry Drop Off • City of Oxford Landfill Pea Ridge Road (County Road 321)
COMMUNICATION & INTERNET
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• AT&T 1805 West Jackson Avenue, 662-234-6441 • MaxxSouth 1901 Jackson Avenue West, Suite B, 800-457-5351 • NE SPARC 1389 Cooperative Way, 662-238-3159
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PAYING THE BILLS
PAYING
THE BILLS Ad valorem tax rates vary depending upon where in Lafayette County your property is located. The rate of taxes is based upon a mill (1/10 of a cent), or one dollar per one thousand dollars of assessed value.
ABBEVILLE County Rate: 37.98 School Rate: 67.00 City Rate: 7.00 Total 110.98
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COUNTY County Rate: 37.98 School Rate: 67.00 Total 104.98
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INSIDE OXFORD County Rate 35.95 School Rate 61.51 City Rate 32.65 Total 130.11
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County Rate School Rate City Rate Total
35.95 67.00 32.65 135.60
OXFORD SEP. SCHOOL DIST. County Rate 37.98 School Rate 61.51 Total 99.49
PAYING THE BILLS
37.98 67.00 9.00 113.68
WATER VALLEY SPECIAL County Rate 36.98 School Rate 28.03 Total 65.01
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TAYLOR County Rate School Rate City Rate Total
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INSIDE OXFORD
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
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Lafayette County is not immune to natural disasters. Severe thunderstorms that produce lightning and hail are common in the late spring and early summer months. Winter storms, including ice storms, are possible, as well as flash flooding and even earthquakes.
All-Hazards Radio for weather and disaster warnings and information. Both agencies will help in the selection and programming of these radios if you have questions on what to purchase or on the use of the radio. In Oxford, tune into 1630 AM for emergency information.
The Lafayette County and Oxford emergency management agencies encourage each and every new family who moves into Lafayette County to purchase a Specific Area Message Encoding NOAA
COMMUNITY STORM SHELTERS Lafayette County and the City of Oxford have installed community storm shelters at most county fire stations and city buildings. The
Not meant for long-term sheltering, they’re a place to take cover in the event of severe wind storms, severe lightning or tornadoes. Each set of shelters holds 38 people, but as many as 60 can squeeze in if need be. Shelters are for humans and guide dogs only. WARNING SIRENS Tornado warning sirens are located throughout the Oxford city limits and on the University of Mississippi campus. These sirens are tested every Wednesday at noon, weather permitting.
Lafayette County currently has 27 sirens placed around areas like Taylor, Abbeville and Harmontown. A link to a map of the locations of the county sirens and shelters can be found on the EMA page of the Lafayette County website: LafayetteCOMS.com. If you have any questions or need more information on specific emergencies or volunteer opportunities, call Oxford Emergency Management Coordinator Shane Fortner at 662-816-7649 or Lafayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Quarles at 662-234-5667.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
shelters are to remain empty, open and unlocked.
• LCFD Central Station – 50 County Road 1032 (Across from North Pointe) • LCFD Station 1 – 599 Highway 310 (Harmontown) • Harmontown Community Center County Road 504 • LCFD Station 2 – 254 Highway 30 • LCFD Station 3 – 22 County Road 369 (Near Hwy 7 / Hwy 9 Split) • LCFD Station 4 – 8 County Road 130 (College Hill) • LCFD Station 5 – 826 Highway 334 (Yocona) • LCFD Station 6 – 153 County Road 436 (Tula) • LCFD Station 7 – 44 Business 7 South (Abbeville) • LCFD Station 9 – 65 County Road 335 (Taylor) • LCFD Station 11 – 11 County Road 287 (Lafayette Springs) • LCFD Station 12 – 1301 Highway 30 (Philadelphia) • LCFD Station 14 – 31 County Road 430 (Paris) • LCFD Station 15 – 4 County Road 109 (Highway 6 West) • LCFD Station 16 – 823 County Road 313 (Union West) • Taylor Community Center - 78 County Road 338 • Gordon Community Center - 37 County Road 115 (South of Abbeville) • New EL Bethel Church - 20 County Road 488 • Lafayette County Justice Court Complex • Oxford Utilities Parking Lot • Oxford Activity Center • Oxford Recycling Center (Next to OPD)
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LAFAYETTE COUNTY COMMUNITY STORM SHELTER LOCATIONS
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PUBLIC SPACES
PUBLIC SPACES
The public spaces in Oxford and Lafayette County are welcoming to all and the places you go for official business
LAFAYETTE COUNTY CHANCERY BUILDING 300 North Lamar Blvd 662-234-2131 (Chancery Clerk) 662-234-5562 (Tax Assessor/Collector)
OXFORD CITY HALL 107 Courthouse Square 662-236-1310 662-232-2312 (City Clerk)
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LAFAYETTE COUNTY & OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 401 Bramlett Boulevard 662-234-5751
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PUBLIC SPACES
LAFAYETTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 142 Courthouse Square 662-234-4951 (Circuit Court) LAFAYETTE COUNTY BUSINESS COMPLEX 72 F.D. “Buddy” East Parkway 662-234-5231
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 401 McElroy Drive 662-234-5615
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OXFORD HOME FURNISHINGS
1925 UNIVERSITY AVE, OXFORD • 662-638-3522
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HISTORICAL SITES
Historical
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SITES
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• Barnard Observatory • Cedar Oaks • Civil Rights Memorial • College Hill Presbyterian • Confederate Cemetery • Downtown Square • The Lafayette County Courthouse • L.Q.C. Lamar House
• Rowan Oak • Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church & Cemetery • The Cumberland • Presbyterian Church, also known as South Street Presbyterian Church • William Faulkner’s grave
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HISTORICAL SITES
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY GOVERNMENT Lafayette County Board of Supervisors
Brent Larson
District 1 Board President 662-801-6431 blarso@ lafayettecoms.com
John Morgan
District 2 662- 801-0582 jmorgan @lafayettecoms.com
Scott Allen
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District 4 662- 801-7787 sallen @lafayettecoms.com
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Kate Victor
County Administrator Purchase Clerk Inventory Clerk
662-236-2717 kvictor@ lafayettecoms.com
Tim Gordon
District 3 662- 832-4291 tgordon @lafayettecoms.com
Greg Bynum
District 5 Vice President 662-816-9235 gbynum @lafayettecoms.com
David O’Donnell
County Lawyer
Joel Hollowell Director of Development Services 662-236-0237
Tristan Riddle County Planner 662-236-0237
Payton Conner Road Manager 662-234-4155
Steve Quarles Emergency Management Director 662-234-5667
Larry Britt County Engineer 662-234-1763
Wes Anderson Fire Chief 662-232-2880
Jody Harrison Solid Waste Manager 662-236-2535
Rocky Kennedy Tax Assessor/Collector Tax Collector: 662-234-6006 Tax Assessor: 662-234-5562
Mike Roberts Chancery Clerk 662-234-2131
Jeff Busby Circuit Clerk 662-234-4951
Joey East Sheriff 662-234-6421
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
County Department Heads
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The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 5 p.m. and 9 a.m., respectively, in the Supervisors Board Room on the second floor of the Lafayette County Chancery Building.
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CITY GOVERNMENT
CITYGOVERNMENT CITY GOVERNMENT Oxford Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Robyn Tannehill
Erin Smith
Mark Huelse
Brian Hyneman
Kesha HowellAtkinson
Preston E. Taylor
Mayor 662-232-2340 robyn@oxfordms.net
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Ward 3 662-234-4000 bhyneman @hickmanlaw.com
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Ward I 662-571-2452 erin.smith @oxfordms.net
Ward 4 662-380-1110 khatkinson4 @gmail.com
Jason Bailey
Ward 6 662-513-9990 ward6oxfordms @gmail.com
Ward 2 662-236-3977 mrhoxford @gmail.com
Ward 5 662-234-0938 prestontaylor04 @aol.com
Mary Martha Crowe
At-Large marymartha.crowe @oxfordms.net
CITY GOVERNMENT
Oxford Department Heads
Rhonda Burchett Chief Financial Officer 662-232-2311
Leslie McCormick City Clerk 662-236-1310
Braxton Tullos Director of Human Resources 662-232-2453
Joey Gardner Fire Department Chief 662-232-2411
Jeff McCutchen Police Chief 662-232-2400
Shane Fortner Emergency Management Coordinator 662-236-1310
Nickie Denley Municipal Court Clerk 662-232-2320
Ben Requet City Planner 662-232-2305
Rob Neely Oxford Utilities Director 662-232-2373
Amberlyn Liles Solid Waste Dept. Superintendent 662-232-2359
Seth Gains Oxford Park Commission Director 662-232-2380
Johnathan Mizell Building Inspector 662-232-2342
Teasha Sanders Housing Authority Executive Director 662-234-7524
Kelli Briscoe Director Animal Resource Center 662-234-3981
Greg Pinion Superintendent Buildings and Ground 662-232-2302
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The Board of Aldermen meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in City Hall.
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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Lafayette County Delegation
SENATORS
Sen. Nicole Akins Boyd (R) District 9 662-832-6950 nboyd@senate.ms.gov
Sen. Benjamin Suber (R) Sen. Neil S. Whaley (R) District 8 601-359-4088 662-983-3000 nwhaley@senate.ms.gov BSuber@senate.ms.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Rep. Steve Massengill (R) District 13 662-815-5000 smassengill@house.ms.gov
Rep. Clay Deweese (R) District 12 662-202-7093 deweese@house.ms.gov
Perry Van Bailey (R) District 23 662-983-5726 (H) pbailey@house.ms.gov
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Rep. John G. Faulkner (D) Rep. John G. Faulkner (D) District 5 District 5 jfaulkner@house.ms.gov jfaulkner@house.ms.gov
Rep. Josh Hawkins (R) District 10 662-563-2223 jhawkins@house.ms.gov
Rep. Kevin Horan (R) District 34 662-226-2185 khoran@house.ms.gov
SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING. CaLL 662-232-2400 IN NON-EMERGENCY SITUATIONS CALL 9-1-1 IN AN EMERGENCY @ Oxford Police @ Oxford MS Police Department @oxfordpolice
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Suspicious activity should never be ignored; report any concerns to the Oxford Police Department.
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
Glenn Boyce
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Chancellor 123 Lyceum 662-915-7111 chancellor@olemiss.edu
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Noel E. Wilkin
Provost, Executive Vice Chancellor 150 Lyceum 662-915-5317 nwilkin@olemiss.edu
Wendell Weakley
President & CEO, UM Foundation Brandt Memorial House 662-915-3845 wendell@umfoundation.com
Lisa Stone
Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications 313 Lyceum 662-915-5639 lstone@olemiss.edu
John Purdom
Chief Executive Officer of Alumni Affairs Triplett Alumni Center 662-915-7375 kirk@olemiss.edu
Keith Carter
Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics 1848 University Circle
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Burns-Belfry Museum burns-belfry.com • 662- 801- 4087 The old Burns Methodist Episcopal Church built in 1910 holds both state and local landmark status in testimony to its many years of service to the African American community. Following its recently completed restoration, it has begun a new era of community service as the Burns-Belfry Museum & Multicultural Center. It offers a professionally designed museum exhibit on African American history from slavery through Civil Rights. A short video accompanies the remarkable history of the building.
Ford Center for the Performing Arts fordcenter.org • 662-915-7411 This grand venue seats as many as 1,058 in its main hall to see Broadway touring companies, worldclass symphonies and legendary performers. Friends of the Ford Center members receive early notice for season tickets and can take part in special receptions before events or during intermission.
arts community, the Powerhouse hosts classes, exhibits, performances and more in the former Oxford Electric Department headquarters. It is also the host to the monthly Art Crawl which takes art lovers on a tour of local galleries on the Double Decker bus on the fourth Tuesday in January through October at no cost. It’s located on University Avenue, across South 14th Street from Newk’s restaurant.
Powerhouse Community Arts Center oxfordarts.com • 662-236-6429 Home to the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and the local
Square Books squarebooks.co • 662-236-2262 Oxford’s famous independent book- stores hosts frequent readings by authors and serves as
OXFORD ARTS & CULTURE Square. The free show is taped and broadcast every Thursday at 6 p.m. during the fall and spring and rebroadcast every Saturday night on Mississippi Public Radio. For more information on the show, visit www. thackermountain.com. Off Square Books opens weekdays 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m.-5 p.m. and hosts most of the author events, readings, talks and signings. University Museum museum.olemiss.edu • 662-915-7073 The university’s Mary Buie Museum and Kate Skipwith Teaching Museum are host to an eclectic blend of collections, with permanent holdings of about 11,000
items as well as special exhibits. The museum’s education department hosts after-school and summer programs for children. The University Museum also operates the Walton-Young Historic House adjoining the museum on University Avenue. A walking path connects the museum property to Rowan Oak through Bailey’s Woods. The University Museum is open to the public 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and is closed on Monday and regular University holidays. The Lyceum The oldest building on the University of Mississippi campus, this iconic building,
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home base for the local literary community. The first Square Books opens 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. all week, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday, and has a large literary fiction section and southern fiction and history collection. Square Books Jr., Square Books extended children’s book and toy store, is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays, from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays, and hosts storytime every Wednesday and Saturday at 10 a.m. Off Square Books, an offshoot of Square Books, hosts Thacker Mountain Radio most Thursdays during the fall and spring. TMR is a live radio show featuring weekly author readings and a wide array of musical performances from the
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completed in 1848, was the only survivor of the original buildings to the University. Ionic Greek Revival style architecture, the building has become a trademark at the University of MS. • Civil Rights Monument/ Freedom Trail Marker The Freedom Trail marker and the Civil Rights monument
commemorating the events that took place during the integration of Ole Miss is located behind the Lyceum. This moving statue beautifully honors James Meredith, the first African American student to attend Ole Miss and commemorates the progress the University has made since the tragic and
historic events that took place in 1962. The Center for the Study of Southern Culture southernstudies.olemiss. edu • (662) 915-5993 Housed in Barnard Observatory on the University of Mississippi campus, The Center for the Study of Southern
ART GALLERIES Oxford Treehouse Gallery 328 County Road 418 Yoknapatawpha Arts Council 413 S 14th Street Studio Whimzy 807 College Hill Road The Frame Up - Basement Gallery 125 Courthouse Square
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MUSIC VENUES
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Ajax 118 Courthouse Square (662) 232-8880
The Library Sports Bar 120 S 11th Street. (662) 234-1411
Harrison’s 1810 1210 Harrison Ave. (662) 380-5334
The Bling Pig 105 N. Lamar Blvd. (662) 234-5119
The Lyric Oxford 1006 Van Buren Ave. (662) 234-5333
Booth’s Barbeque and Yard 2200 S Lamar Blvd (662) 371-1333
Proud Larry’s 211 S Lamar Blvd. (662) 236-0050
The Powerhouse 413 S 14th St. (662) 236-6429
Confederate Cemetery Just to the south of the University’s Tad Smith
Coliseum is a modest walled lawn with a single monument at the center. Here lie around 700 Confederate dead from the Battle of Shiloh in 1862. During the Civil War, the buildings of Ole Miss became hospitals for the battle-wounded, and the casualties were thus buried here. At one time the cemetery had individual markers but groundskeepers removed them to mow and forgot where they belonged.
collection. The library also conducts many programs for adults and children. The public library has consistently scored one of the highest circulation rates in the state of Mississippi, and the First Regional system has the highestranked circulation of all library systems in the state. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m.
Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library firstregional.org • 662-234-5751 A member of the First Regional Library System, the public library offers a large book, periodical, video, DVD and books-on-tape
J.D. Williams Library • 662-915-7091. Residents of the Oxford community can also become members of the library at the University of Mississippi. Hours vary by semester.
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Culture promotes regional studies and, as the first center of its kind in the nation, serves as a model for future centers in other regions. Its projects include the award-winning Encyclopedia of Southern Culture and publication of Living Blues magazine, the gospel music magazine Rejoice!, and in addition cohosts the annual Faulkner Conference. The observatory displays a changing photographic exhibit throughout the year. A marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail honoring the Living Blues magazine, produced at the University of Mississippi is also located on this site.
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Every week of the year Oxford visitors and residents can take advantage of interesting and enjoyable events. Varying with the season, these events include musical and dramatic performances, festivals, lectures, arts and craft shows, brown-bag lunches, amateur athletic competitions, and Southeastern Conference (SEC) sporting events. For more information on event dates, visit www.visitoxfordms.com
January
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Oxford Fiber Arts Festival A celebration of local artists who use fiber and textiles through workshops, exhibitions, and demonstrations
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March
Oxford Film Festival A showcase of independent films from Mississippi and around the world that includes screenings, workshops, and discussions with filmmakers.
April
Double Decker Arts Festival This popular springtime festival celebrates the arts, music, and food of Oxford and features a variety of live music performances, an arts and crafts market, food vendors, and more.
May
Velvet Ditch Gran Fondo 2026 - bike race through the streets of Oxford and Lafayette County. Destination Oxford Cruise & Car Show Antique and classic cars displayed on the Square.
July
4th of July Fireworks at mTrade Park Oxford Uncorked Wine Festival by Yoknapatwapha Arts Council
August
Sanctuary Arts Festival - A collection of artists from across the state, across a variety of art forms that channel the history and traditions of Mississippi.
September
Many event organizers hold off on big events during September because of Ole Miss Rebels Football. Plenty of great music can be found in local entertainment venues,
FESTIVAL & EVENTS
Yokshop- Three days of workshops, craft talks, readings, open mics and fellowship.
October
Southern Foodways Symposium The symposium explores Southern food culture and includes lectures, discussions, and tastings.
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PUBLIC PARKS
PUBLIC PA RKS OXFORD PARK COMMISSION
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The Oxford Park Commission is located in two activity centers off Price Street – the original Oxford Activity Center and the newer Ulysses “Coach” Howell Activity Center. The Activity Center hosts the Leisure Lifestyles programs. Classes such as Cardio Fit, Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training are held in the mornings Monday through Friday. Fencing and karate are also based out of the OAC. The center features two indoor basketball courts, a gymnastics room, and several multipurpose rooms. The Ulysses "Coach" Howell Activity Center (CHC) is located at 396 Price Street, on the corner of Molly Barr Road, across from the police department and The Pantry. The $12 million facility hosts all youth basketball league games and features 12 individual basketball goals. There are two full-size basketball courts located in the gym for open play during the week. The facility can also host volleyball and Pickleball. The gymnastics area is approximately 6,000 square feet. There is also a walking track upstairs as well as arcade and table games. The gym and walking track are open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Friday, the hours for both the gym and track is from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. The facility is also open on Saturdays that don't fall on a holiday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and on Sundays that aren't major holidays from 1 - 5 p.m.
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OXFORD PARK COMMISSION PARKS AND FACILITIES Parks of the Oxford Park Commission are open daily from sunrise to sunset. For more information on city parks, call the Park Commission at 662-232-2380. AVENT PARK Located on Park Drive, down the street from Oxford Middle School on Bramlett Boulevard. Includes four lighted tennis courts, a picnic pavilion, a walking trail, a nature trail, disc golf, a baseball field, a playground, quiet areas and Oxford’s community-built playground. The playground is getting renovated this year. BAILEY BRANCH PARK Located on Office Park Drive, across from FNC. Includes an open-air pavilion, restrooms, a walking trail and kids’ playground. OXFORD CITY POOL The public city pool was newly renovated in 2025 and is open from Labor Day through Memorial Day weekend. Children and adults, 3 through 55, are $3. Seniors 55+ and babies under 3 years old are free. The pool is open from 1 to 6 p.m. MondaySaturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. It is located off Washington Avenue across from Stone Park. GARDEN TERRACE PARK Walking trail and small playground. John Leslie Tennis Complex Located next to the Activity Center. There
PUBLIC PARKS OXFORD SKATE PARK Located on Bramlett Boulevard across from the Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library. It features 9-foot and 7-foot deep bowls, a playground and a picnic and pavilion area. PRICE HILL PARK Located on Price Hill Road, off West Jackson Avenue. Includes a baseball/softball field, park pavilion, playground, spray pool and an outdoor basketball court. RIVERS HILL PARK The park consists of a playground, an openair pavilion and two outdoor basketball courts. STONE PARK Located on Washington Avenue across from the city pool. Features a park pavilion, recreation center, playground area and a softball field.
OXFORD COMMUNITY GARDEN The Oxford Community Garden offers the opportunity to grow a vegetable or flower garden for yourself or for harvest donations to the Pantry. There are over 50 plots of varying sizes, along with tools, water, and a lot of sunshine. For a nominal fee, you can be a member and plot holder. Contact oxfordcga@gmail.com for plot availability or about working with the Community Harvest team.The garden is located at the corner of University Avenue and Bramlett Boulevard. PARK PAVILIONS There are a number of pavilions that are available for rental purposes. They include Avent Park, Stone Park, Price Hill, Rivers Hill and Bailey Branch. There is a two-hour minimum to rent the pavilions, which are perfectly suited for birthday parties and other family outings. Cost per hour is $35 for all pavilions outside of Avent Park; the cost for Avent is $50. There is also a $50 security deposit due at the time of contract, which is refundable if cleaning requirements are met. For more information, email kimpettis@ oxfordparkcommission.com.
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are currently 20 lighted tennis courts open to the public and are often home to regional and state tournaments.
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STATE PARKS
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MISSISSIPPI STATE PARKS Three area Mississippi State Parks supply local fishers, campers and outdoor lovers a bountiful amount of opportunities to further explore those passions.
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Entrance fees to Mississippi’s state parks are $10 per private vehicle or motorcycle ($2 per person over six people). An annual entrance permit which is honored at all parks is available for $50. The park offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
JOHN W. KYLE STATE PARK John W. Kyle State Park is located on Sardis Reservoir, which offers 58,500 acres of fresh water for fishing, swimming and boating. Located just about a 30 minute drive west of Oxford, the park also offers camping, picnic areas, cabins, nature trails and other outdoor recreation. For more information, call 662-487-1345. WALL DOXEY STATE PARK Wall Doxey State Park, between Oxford and Holly Springs, has cabins, fishing, campgrounds and picnic areas among other activities. For more information, call 662-2524231. HOLLY SPRINGS NATIONAL FOREST Much of the land in the northeast corner of Lafayette County falls within the Holly Springs National Forest. Two of the more popular
STATE PARKS HUNTING Hunting in and around Lafayette County provides those who enjoy the outdoors a number of exciting choices of game. From deer hunting in the fall and winter to turkey hunting in the spring, public wildlife management areas are just a 20- to 30-minute drive from downtown Oxford. Hunters have
an opportunity there to track the most popular and smartest of game Mississippi has to offer. While not every hunting trip produces a trophy buck, the time spent outdoors can provide a level of rest and relaxation that’s hard to find anywhere. FISHING The lakes and rivers in and around Lafayette County are ideal for fishermen, while boating enthusiasts have an array of places to investigate from the water. BOATING GUIDE Anglers who own boats or pleasure boaters can
launch from various areas located around Sardis, Enid, Grenada and Puskus lakes. Some of the most popular boat landings at Sardis are located at Pat’s Bluff and Cole’s Point (both are located off Highway 6), Clear Creek (located off Highway 314) and Hurricane Landing (located off Highway7). Sardis Lake, as well as many of the other lakes around the Oxford area, is a great place for those just wishing to get some sun and have a little fun. Pleasure boaters frequently use the lake for skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, parasailing and swimming.
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areas within this national forest are Puskus Lake and Upper Sardis Wildlife Management Area. For more information about these local recreation areas, call 662-2366550.
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mTRADE PARK
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or the past 15 years, mTrade Park, Oxford’s sports-field complex, has given local youth athletes as well as those around the state a place to enjoy the spirit of competition. The park was renamed to mTrade Park in 2020 after mTrade formally purchased the naming rights. For the 10 years prior, it was called FNC Park. The end result of years of political wrangling and pleas from parents, the 75-acre complex features five regulation-size soccer fields with lights, 10 baseball fields — four of which have synthetic turf — four 315-foot softball fields with lights, 24 shade structures covering the bleachers on each baseball and softball field, a bike path and space to park more than 950 cars. In 2014, the Oxford Ortho indoor practice facility with six retractable batting cages and synthetic turf was built. Donations of $150,000 each from the City and Lafayette County as well as Oxford Orthopedics were made to help fund the construction
of the facility, which also has an observation deck and concession stand. The park opened in the spring of 2009, with families filling the park on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Weekends normally draw traveling teams from all over the country for tournaments. The indoor facility is open Monday-Thursday from 4-9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sunday from 1-6 p.m. mTrade Park is operated through the Oxford Park Commission and is being paid for through a partnership between the City and Lafayette County governments, along with local sponsors. The park is located at 328 Old Sardis Road. For more information about the park and current schedules, log onto www. mtradepark.com or call 662-638-2477.
ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER
ANIMAL
RESOURCE CENTER ARC has a small staff, but volunteers are encouraged. To become a volunteer, contact ARC at 662-2343981. LAFAYETTE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER The Lafayette County Animal Shelter is located off Industrial Park Road within the Lafayette County Max D. Hipp Industrial Park. It is funded by Lafayette County and managed by the Lafayette County Humane Society. Situated on three acres, the 4,160-square-foot facility provides ample space for animal care, including extensive outdoor areas for exercise and play. The shelter collaborates with the Tubb Spay & Neuter Project, which has a dedicated space within the building to provide essential spay and neutering services. Call 662-506-2461 for more information.
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ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER The Oxford Animal Resource Center is an animal shelter that provides temporary shelter to stray, abandoned and surrendered animals for the purpose of finding permanent suitable homes, promoting adoptions, finding foster homes and organizing transports to reputable animal shelters and rescue groups to help reduce excessive euthanasia with the goal of no-kill 90 percent live release rate, provide lowcost spay/neuter services from participating veterinarians and the humane treatment of animals. ARC currently only takes in animals from within the city limits of Oxford. ARC contracts with the City of Oxford to provide Animal Control Services within the Oxford City Limits, phone number 662-832-1931. Animal Control Services are provided seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. For emergencies between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., contact the Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400
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LAYFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Superintendent Jay Foster
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100 Commodore Drive 662-234-3271 Fax: 662-236-3019
The Lafayette County School District is committed to providing every student with an exceptional education in a nurturing and supportive environment. Its mission is to create a distinguished, innovative school community that is highly regarded for excellence, opportunity, and service. The district prioritizes the physical and emotional safety of all students, ensuring that every child can learn and thrive in a secure setting. Strong relationships built on trust, empathy, and collaboration are at the heart of our school community. The district embraces inclusion and believes every student can learn, grow, and succeed in an environment where they feel welcomed and valued. Guided by respect and responsibility, the district fosters a culture of mutual support, accountability, and high expectations for all. Through these commitments, students can achieve their full potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Lafayette County School District
100 Commodore Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Phone: 662-234-3271 • Fax: 662-236-3019 www.gocommodores.com
LAFAYETTE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal Janine Lee 120 Commodore Drive 662-236-3761 (3rd-5th) Fax: 662-234-0291 Vice Principal Dr. Tamekia Helm 150 Commodore Drive 662-371-1661 (6th)
LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL Principal Eric Robertson 160 Commodore Drive 662-234-3614 Fax: 662-236-3019
LAFAYETTE CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER Director Grant Crockett 134 Hwy 7 South 662-234-9469 Fax: 662-236-2496
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Jamie Anderson President District 1 omrebels@gmail.com
Mrs. Kimberly East Secretary District 2 east.kimmiejo @gmail.com
Mrs. Erika Hewlett District 4 Erika3485@gmail.com
LAYFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAFAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL Principal James Everett 102 Commodore Drive 662-234-1664 Fax: 662-234-6013
Dr. Judith Thompson District 3 jjothouse@aol.com
Mrs. Kathy Worley District 5 kathy.worley @gocommodores.com
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LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal Lee Gray 71 F.D. Buddy E Pkwy. 662-234-5627 Fax: 662-236-3019
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SCHOOL DISTRICT The Oxford School District wants students to be prepared for a full range of college or career experiences, confidently knowing that the 21st Century is theirs. Students experience a “First in Class” education coupled with the opportunity to choose from diverse, engaging extracurricular programs that each school offers.
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OXFORD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Principal Keri Jo Sapp 1637 Highway 30 East (662) 371-1630
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OXFORD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Principal Chase Goolsby 501 Martin Luther King Drive 662-236-5508
OXFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL BRAMLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal Jeff Clay Principal Clemmisa Presley 222 Bramlett Blvd. 225 Bramlett Blvd. 662-234-2288 662-234-2685 OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal Dana Bullard Principal Chasity Arbuckle 101 Charger Loop 1637 Highway 30 E. 662-234-1562 662-234-3497
Interim SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Germain McConnell (662) 234-3541
DELLA DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY Principal Patches Calhoun 209 Commonwealth Blvd. 662-236-4870
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Carter Myers Denson Hollis denson@givetoathletics.com President myerscarter@bellsouth.net
Ashley Wilkinson ashley@oxfordfloral.com
Lolita Gregory Secretery llgregor@olemiss.edu
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
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SCHOOLS Regents School of Oxford
Regents School of Oxford is a Classical Christian School offering a Christ-centered, academically excellent education. Regents was founded in 2000 by a dedicated group of families desiring more for their children’s education. Regents welcomes the homeschool community and offers opportunities for these students to take classes at the school as well as participate in our extra-curricular activities. http:// www.regentsschoolofoxford.com, 662-2321945
Magnolia Montessori
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Magnolia Montessori School is a nonprofit school offering Montessori education to students ages 14 months to 12 years and educates children in a safe classroom environment that teaches core values and problem-solving skills. www. magnoliamontessorischool.com. 662-234-0344
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Independent Study
Students seeking an alternative route to a high school diploma can take advantage of the recently developed virtual high school program at the University of Mississippi’s Department of Outreach. The program offers the core courses and electives. http://www. outreach.olemiss.edu/umhs/
PRESCHOOLS
PRESCHOOL Early childhood education is a pillar of the LOU community. There are a variety of preschools and daycares in town to serve every family’s needs.
CHILDREN’S ACADEMY 415 Galleria Dr Oxford, MS 38655 662-871-6255 Infants to 4 years CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER (NORTH OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH)
304 CR 101 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-9852 Infant to 4 years After school up to 4th grade
DISCOVERY DAY SCHOOL
(OXFORD UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH)
424 S. 10th St. Oxford, MS 38655 Phone: 662-234-3371 Age range: 3-4 years FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHILD CARE CENTER 800 Van Buren Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 Phone: 662-234-3517 8 Weeks – 5 Years After school program up through 5th Grade BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS 6 CR 118 Abbeville, MS 38601 662-234-3163 6 weeks to 5 years
LEARNER’S PLAYHOUSE 36 Hwy 334 #F Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-5976 1 – 5 Years OXFORD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 3K and 4K 1637 Hwy 30 E Oxford, MS 38655 662-371-1630 MARY CATHEY HEAD START 278 HWY 314 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-3230 3-5 years
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ABC LEARNING CENTER 17 CR 2051 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-4074 18 Months – 5 Years
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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BARKSDALE BOYS & GIRLS
Club of North Mississippi The Boys & Girls Club has served the LOU community for more than 10 years. The club got its start in classrooms at the Oxford School District’s Central Elementary School and nine years ago, it moved to a new $1.5 million facility funded by Jim Barksdale, the former president and CEO of Netscape Communications. The club is located at 413 Washington Ave. The club is open during the school year from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and serves children every day from 3 to 6 p.m. Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The club picks students up from the schools in Lafayette County, and the Oxford School District provides transportation to the facility. For more information about the club, call 662-832-0602.
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Leap Frog is an after-school tutoring and enrichment program that serves 140 first-, second- and third-grade children from the Oxford
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and Lafayette County school districts. Teachers refer students to the program who are “at-risk” for falling behind academically. For one hour two afternoons a week, each child is paired with a volunteer tutor for the semester to help them with their homework, reading, writing, and math skills. The second hour is geared toward enrichment activities and socialization skills. Services are free to the students. Volunteers are always needed from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday to tutor the students and also from 4 to 5 p.m. to serve as play buddies and mentors. For more information about Leap Frog, contact Teresa Adams at 662-801-9698 or by email leapfrogdirector@gmail.com or visit the website at www. theleapfrogprogram.org.
CHARGER AFTER SCHOOL
The Oxford School District offers afterschool care for its students. Children in grades Pre-K through 6 attend after-school care at their respective school sites (OECC, BES, DDES, and CES). In addition to those sites,
students from OIS will can walk down the hill and join after-school care at CES. For more information, call Charger After School, contact Marilyn Barnes at mvbarnes@ oxfordsd.org.
THE YMCA OF MEMPHIS & MIDSOUTH
The YMCA of Memphis & The Midsouth provides the Before & Afterschool Care program for families in the Lafayette County School District. The YMCA provides these services on the campuses of Lafayette Lower Elementary School and Lafayette Upper Elementary School. The program provides a safe, structured, and fun environment for children right on the school campus. It is designed to align with the school to provide academic success in a fun, enriching environment. For more information about YMCA of Memphis & Midsouth, contact Oxford YMCA Operations Director Leslie Kennedy via email at lkennedy@ymcamemphis.org, call (662) 371-1500 or visit www.ymcamemphis.org.
& CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Lafayette Career and Technical Center, also known as The Tech, serves the Oxford and Lafayette County school districts with vocational and technical education. The school has seven areas of study, from health careers to auto mechanics. Students may take classes at The Tech in 9-12 grades. Programs offered at The Tech include: Automotive Service Technology, Construction and Carpentry, Health Science, Metal Fabrications, Programming Fundamentals and Teacher Academy.
NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Students in North Mississippi can take advantage of higher education opportunities at Northwest Mississippi Community College in three convenient locations: the main campus in Senatobia, the LafayetteYalobusha Technical Center in Oxford, the DeSoto Center in Southaven and Olive Branch or the Concourse in Batesville. More than 200 academic and careertechnical classes are also offered online by Northwest’s eLearning Division. Students from Lafayette County are a significant part of Northwest’s student population. Students from the county comprise the fourth-
largest student population group for the college’s overall enrollment. Northwest is a two-year public community college offering programs of study in academic and career-technical education. The college also conducts GED, continuing education classes and industrial training through its Workforce Development program. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree, and certificates in career education. Students taking classes on the Oxford campus can choose from nine career and technical programs of study, and students can take core academic classes in day or evening school classes. Technical programs include: Medical Office Technology, Administrative Office Technology, Business Management Technology, Paralegal Technology and Surgical Technology. Career programs available at the campus include Cosmetology, Health Care Assistant and Practical Nursing. The center includes modern classrooms, labs and a learning resources center for students. The Oxford campus also hosts a variety of academic clubs that can be transferred to most universities and come with great scholarship opportunities.
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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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he Baptist Memorial Hospital -North Mississippi Heart Care Center offers a full continuum of premier cardiac care, from heart surgery to cardiac rehabilitation. When seconds matter, this technology provides rapid diagnostics and better treatment. Coupled with the Chest Pain Center, Baptist continues to provide comprehensive heart care services in one facility. The center is equipped with advanced technology and laboratories for heart catheterization, electrophysiology, and peripheral vascular procedures. It also offers a wide range of noninvasive diagnostics services
to ensure comprehensive cardiovascular care. The center offers a two-phase cardiac rehabilitation program designed to restore patients to normal levels of activity and reduce future risk of heart problems. Other diagnostic and noninvasive services include transthoracic echocardiography (M-mode, 2-D Doppler, strain imaging), transesophageal echocardiography (2D. 3D. and Doppler imaging), non-invasive vascular studies, stress electrocardiography (EKG, ECG), pediatric transthoracic echocardiography, coronary intensive care and Holter monitoring.
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL hospital in north Mississippi to provide the new transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure using the Evolut FX+ system. Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Evolut FX+ transcatheter aortic valve replacement system offers larger coronary windows for any future heart catheterization procedures that may require percutaneous intervention of the coronaries. TAVR is a procedure that replaces a diseased aortic valve with a man-made valve. The American College of Cardiology recently recognized Baptist North Mississippi for excellence in diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions in its Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Accreditation. Baptist North Mississippi earned the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Award for the fifth consecutive year. The center also holds accreditation in TEE and Eco Chest Pain Center Accreditations. For more information, please visit www. baptistonline.org/locations/north-mississippi or follow Baptist North Mississippi on Facebook @BaptistNorthMississippi.
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Invasive services include cardiovascular surgery, renal angiography, aortography, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty stents, pacemakers and internal defibrillator implantations. The electrophysiology laboratory (EP lab) is used to assess and repair a heart's electrical system and diagnose abnormal heartbeats such as bradycardia, tachycardia, atrial fibrillation and cardiac arrest. The EP lab allows physicians to perform cardiac ablations, electrophysiology studies, D mapping, and device implants such as pacemakers and defibrillators. In 2024, the electrophysiology team performed several milestones including the first leadless Aveir pacemaker, a Vein of Marshall alcohol ablation and the first Watchman procedure, a minimally invasive, one-time procedure designed to reduce the risk of strokes that originate in the left atrial appendage. Left atrial appendage occlusion (Watchman) can allow patients to safely discontinue their blood thinner while simultaneously providing protection from strokes caused by atrial fibrillation. Baptist North Mississippi was also the first
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OXFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE \ OXFORD LAYFAYETTE, INC
OXFORD-LAFAYETTE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & OXFORD-LAYFAYETTE INC.
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The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Oxford-Lafayette Inc. both work to enhance the community’s business environment. The Chamber works with existing businesses to help them grow, while Olinc pursues bringing more businesses and industries to the area.
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OXFORD-LAFAYETTE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce is the voice of businesses on local, county, and state issues. The Chamber represents the business community in problem-solving, promoting economic development, raising the per capita income and providing strong financial
resources to create a better life for all citizens. The Chamber consists of over 700 businesses and
OXFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE \ OXFORD LAYFAYETTE, INC
OXFORD-LAFAYETTE INC. What was known for decades as the Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation now has a new name, logo and strategic plan aimed at strengthening the local economy, fostering innovation and enhancing quality of life for everyone in the LOU community.
The organization’s new name is Oxford Lafayette Incorporated, or OLinc for short. It is currently housed at Insight Park on the University of Mississippi campus. While its name has changed, its mission hasn’t changed much. Olinc strives to be a leader in creating opportunities for responsible economic investment, thereby raising the per capita income for all citizens of Lafayette County. Some of Olinc’s goals include positioning Lafayette County as the Mid-South’s epicenter for entrepreneurs and innovators; addressing site and infrastructure challenges; becoming a hub for high-tech manufacturing and research and development companies; enhancing livability in the LOU community; and strengthening the creative economy by embracing the arts. For more information, visit https:// olinc.org/.
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professionals working together to make Oxford and Lafayette County a better place to live. A clearinghouse for plans and proposals affecting Oxford’s future. Chamber committees work hard at meeting the City’s and County’s needs and setting and achieving goals that will ensure Oxford and Lafayette County of reaching its full potential as a community. For more information on the Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, visit www.oxfordms. com/chamber-of-commerce.
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LAW & ORDER
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The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is headed by Sheriff Joey East. The Sheriff’s Department patrols all of Lafayette County outside of the city limits.
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The Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit was formed as a partnership with Oxford and Lafayette County police departments. The unit handles most of the area’s major drug cases. The University of Mississippi Police Department is responsible for maintaining law and order on the campus and only has jurisdiction there. Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop E patrols the area’s highways, which include highways 6, 7, 9 and 30.
JUSTICE COURT The Justice Court of Lafayette County hears misdemeanor cases from the county and the University of Mississippi as well as handles payments for all traffic tickets given out by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, the University Police Department and the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Civil cases involving less than $2,500 from the city, county and university are heard at Justice Court. Judges can also perform marriages. Notary services are available. The court is located in the Lafayette County Business Complex off F.D. Buddy East Parkway. Call 662-234-1545 for more information. COUNTY COURT Lafayette County Court is a newly established court that began operations in January 2023, following the county’s population exceeding 50,000, as permitted by state law. The County Court has exclusive jurisdiction over eminent domain matters as well as youth court & juvenile matters, which have previously been housed in the Chancery Court. The County Court has concurrent jurisdiction over civil matters up to $200,000 and can handle non-capital criminal cases that are transferred to from the Circuit Court. Call 662234-4954 ext. 2 for more information. CHANCERY COURT The Chancery Court hears all matters in equity; divorce and alimony cases; matters testamentary and of administration, youth court; and mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse commitments. Located in the Lafayette County Chancery Building, 300 N. Lamar Blvd. For more information, call 662-236-0232. CIRCUIT COURT The Third Circuit Judicial District Court serves Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Marshall, Tippah and Union counties. The Circuit Court hears felony criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits for more than $2,500, as well as appeals from the Justice and Municipal courts and from administrative boards and commissions such as the Workers’ Compensation Commission and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Located in the Lafayette County Courthouse on the Square. For more information, call 622-234-4951.
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MUNICIPAL COURT The Municipal Court is the judicial body responsible for adjudicating criminal misdemeanor offenses involving city ordinances and state statutes. The court is located in the Lafayette County Business Complex off F.D. Buddy East Parkway. To find out about ticket fees, court dates or driving school, call 662-232-2320.
DRUG COURT The Drug Court, which is under the Third Circuit Judicial District Court, is a special court given the responsibility to handle cases involving drug-using offenders through frequent court appearances, comprehensive supervision, drug testing, treatment services and immediate sanctions and incentives. Located in the Courthouse on the Square. Call 662-234-4951. FEDERAL COURT U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Mississippi is located in the Federal Building at 911 Jackson Ave. The courthouse serves the counties of Benton, Calhoun, Grenada, Lafayette, Marshall, Montgomery, Pontotoc, Tippah, Union, Webster, Yalobusha, Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate and Tunica.
HELPFUL NUMBERS Oxford Police Department 10 Industrial Park Drive 662-232-2400 Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department 711 Jackson Ave. 662-234-6421 University Police Department Kinard Hall University of Mississippi Rebel Dr 662-915-7234 Lafayette County Metro Narcotics 711 Jackson Ave E 662-236-3900 Lafayette County Chancery Building 300 N Lamar Blvd 662-234-2131 Crimestoppers 662-234-8477
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hile recent years have seen law enforcement toughen up on problems like underage drinking and DUIs, the party is still going strong in Oxford. A lot of people come to this town simply to have a good time, and drinking is as much a part of football game day traditions as ever. The challenge of enjoying yourself without getting into trouble is knowing what you can legally drink, where and when. It isn’t as simple as you might think. The OxfordLafayette-University community is a patchwork of jurisdictions, each with its own set of rules. The evolution of all these laws dates back to Prohibition in the 1920s, and includes a series of city and country referendums from the 1930s to the ‘70s. The University of Mississippi opted for a more pragmatic approach than its longstanding prohibition policy, falling back on the
state and local laws already in existence. The catch is that while most of the campus is not technically in Oxford’s city limits, some of it is, and therefore, even the campus itself does not operate under a single set of rules. Oxford now requires people to register at City Hall if they want to buy a keg of beer and partial Sunday sales were approved four years ago after more than a year of debates and committee work. In late 2013, the Oxford Board of Aldermen drastically changed Oxford’s alcohol laws by allowing cold beer sales seven days a week at gas stations and grocery and convenience stores and voting to allow Sunday alcohol sales at bars and restaurants only. Beer and light wine can be purchased on Sundays at off-site locations.
Here’s a general overview of what’s allowed where:
Alcoholic drinks can be purchased on Sundays at restaurants and bars.
ON CAMPUS
Bars close at 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday but alcohol is not sold after 1 a.m. On Sundays, bars may sell alcohol from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Brown bag permit is allowed at several restaurants in Oxford, which allows you to bring your own wine, liquor and beer during regular serving hours
• Most of the campus is “wet” for wine and liquor, but “dry” for beer. Areas east of the University Avenue Bridge, including OxfordUniversity Stadium, are “wet” for beer too. • Alcohol left unattended or in plain sight is considered “distribution” and can be confiscated. Kegs, party balls and other means of “common supply” are banned, as are things like funnels and shots.
IN LAFAYETTE COUNTY
• You can’t buy alcohol outside the Oxford city limits—except for packaged wine and liquor in Abbeville. IN OXFORD CITY LIMITS •You can take your own wine and liquor to • You can buy cold beer at service stations and “brown bag” restaurants in the county but taking grocery stores, including on Sundays beer is illegal. • Liquor cannot be sold on Sunday at offsite locations, other than beer and light wine.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
MARIJUANA
The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act went into effect on July 1, 2023, allowing patients to apply for medical marijuana cards if they meet a prescribed list of conditions. The set of conditions includes:
• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) • Alzheimer's Disease • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • Autism • Cancer • Crohn’s Disease • Dementia • Diabetic/Peripheral Neuropathy • Glaucoma • Hepatitis
• Huntington's Disease • Muscular Dystrophy • Pain refractory to appropriat opioid management • Parkinson's Disease • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Sickle-Cell Anemia • Spastic Qudriplegia • Spinal cord disease or severe injury • Ulcerative Colitis
OXFORD DISPENSARIES Magnolia Cannabis Dispensary 2570 Jackson Ave W Suite 18 662-900-2837 Hybrid Relief Medical Dispensary 1801 Jackson Ave W Suite 112d 662-380-5013 Star Buds Medical Cannabis Dispensary Oxford 1319 N Lamar Blvd Suite A 662-638-3008 Releaf Medical Dispensary 1130 N Lamar Blvd 662-380-5535
Rootdown Dispensary 821 North Lamar Blvd. (662) 259-7259 Hill Country Cannabis 101 Ricky D. Britt Sr. Blvd Suites 3B & 4A (662) 371-4027 ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PRACTITIONER Pause Pain & Wellness 101 Ricky D Britt Sr Blvd, Suite 1 833-940-5060
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BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS
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BANKS
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Abbeville Bank P.O. Box 39 Abbeville (662) 234-5520
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Bank of Commerce 1610 West Jackson Ave (662) 234-2220 Bank of Oxford 2043 University Ave (662) 234-5990
BankFirst 2601 W. Jackson Ave (662) 234-4434
FNB Oxford Bank 101 Courthouse Square (662) 234-2821
BankPlus 400 South Lamar (662) 550-4107
Guaranty Bank and Trust 1500 University Ave 1800 West Jackson Ave (662) 234-6668
BNA Bank 2091 Old Taylor Road Ste. 103 (662) 234-9991 Cadence Bank 517 South Lamar Blvd. (662) 238-7000
Mills & Mills Architects, PC 1223 Jackson Ave. E, Ste. 205 (662) 822-0292
BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS Origin Bank 1713 University Avenue (662) 513-2380 Paragon Bank 2401 South Lamar Blvd (662) 259-8306
Southern Security Federal Credit Union 426 South Lamar Blvd Suite B (662) 255-2312 Story Bank 908 N Lamar Blvd. Ste 102 (662) 371-1494
Regions Bank 1931 West Jackson Ave (662) 371-4167
The Citizens Bank 902 Sisk Avenue Suite E (662) 550-4029
Renasant Bank 1111 East Jackson Avenue (662) 236-1111
Trustmark 106 Courthouse Square (662) 234-5888
RiverHills Bank 1345 Cooperative Way (662) 259-7320
Unity Bank Loan Production Office 501 Heritage Drive # 125 (662) 252-1341
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Mutual Credit Union 1101 West Jackson Avenue (662) 371-4411
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Ajax Diner 118 Courthouse Square (662) 232‑8880 Price Rating: $,$$
Chick‑Fil‑A 2307 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 232‑8787 Price Rating: $
Five Guys 2153 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 550‑4607 Price Rating: $$
Amore Italian Restaurant & Bar 705 Sisk Avenue (662) 380‑5710 Price Rating: $$
Chicken Salad Chick 1305 Merchants Drive, (662) 222‑0494 Price Rating: $, $$
Fox’s Pizza Den 900 Sisk Ave., (662) 638‑8333 Price Rating: $
B’s Hickory Smoked Bar‑B‑Q 825 College Hill Road (662) 236‑7090 Price Rating: $
Chili’s 2576 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 281‑3951 Price Rating: $$
Funky’s 1012 Jackson Ave. East, (662) 259‑2881 Price Rating: $$
Back 9 Oxford 308 S Lamar Blvd. (662) 506-6628 Price Rating: $$, $$$
China Royal 1938 University Ave., (662) 513‑4999 Price Rating: $
Gordo’s Bubble Waffles 125 Heritage Drive, Suite B (662) 638-3022 Price Rating: $
Big Bad Breakfast 719 North Lamar Blvd. (662) 236‑2666 Price Rating: $$
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2151 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 236‑6412 Price Rating: $$
Bim Bam Burgers 2204 Jackson Ave. (662) 238‑7802 Price Rating: $, $$
Chow King Buffet 2142 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 234‑6664 Price Rating: $
Great American Cookie & Marble Slab Creamery 1801 Jackson Ave. West Unit A‑102 (662) 638‑3928 Price Rating: $
Blind Pig 105 North Lamar Blvd. (662) 234‑5119 Price Rating: $$
City Grocery 152 Courthouse Square, (662) 232‑8080 Price Rating: $$$
Bottletree Bakery 923 Van Buren Ave. (662) 236‑5000 Price Rating: $
Connie’s Chicken 2622 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 380‑5106 Price Rating: $
Bouré 110 Courthouse Square (662) 234‑1968 Price Rating: $$, $$$
Cookout 2195 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 281‑1152 Price Rating: $
Bremma’s Cakery & Confections 1944 University Ave. (662) 202‑6466 Price Rating: $
Dairy Queen 1700 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 426‑2048 Price Rating: $
Booth’s Barbeque 2200 South Lamar Blvd. (662) 371‑1333 Price Rating: $$
Domino’s Pizza 1603 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 236‑3840 Price Rating: $$
Brydhouse Organic Cafe 605 South Lamar Blvd. Price Rating: $, $$
El Agave 2305 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 715‑1740 Price Rating: $$
Buffalo Wild Wings 2315 Jackson Ave. West (662) 238‑2716 Price Rating: $, $$ Casa Mexicana 422 Highway 6 (662) 236‑3855 Price Rating: $$ Chevron Food Mart (4‑Corners Chicken on a Stick) 502 South Lamar Blvd., (662) 234‑0275 Price Rating: $
El Mariachi 1518 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 638‑3535 Price Rating: $$ Fergndan’s Wood Fire Pizza 176 MS‑30 East, (662) 234‑3912 Price Rating: $$ Firehouse Subs 1501 West Jackson Ave. (662) 234‑0707 Price Rating: $
Greenline Salads Oxford 1002 Van Buren Ave., (662) 234‑7829 Price Rating: $$ GRIT 2 Town Square Lane, Taylor (662) 638‑3922 Price Rating: $$ Guthrie’s Chicken 1506 University Ave., (662) 380‑5522 Price Rating: $ H2O Oriental Café 1304 University Ave., (662) 513‑6288 Price Rating: $ Handy Andy BBQ 800 North Lamar Blvd., (662) 234‑4621 Price Rating: $ James Food Center 505 Jackson Ave. East (662) 234‑5991 Price Rating: $ Jane’s Exxon 321 North Lamar Blvd. (662) 234‑9104 Price Rating: $ Jimmy John’s 2206 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 236‑7117 Price Rating: $ Johnston Hill Creamery 707 North Lamar Blvd. (662) 419‑9201 Price Rating: $ Just Cake It 2580 W. Jackson Ave., Suite 34 (662) 237-2253 Price Rating: $
Mi & Tea 1502 Jackson Ave. West (662) 380‑5269 Price Rating: $$
Taylor Grocery 4 First St, Taylor 662-236-1716 Price Rating: $$$
Krystal 420 Hwy 6 West (662) 234‑1469 Price Rating: $
Moe’s Original BBQ 311 S Lamar Blvd. (662) 236‑6637 Price Rating: $$
Tarasque Cucina 1611 Jackson Ave West 662-380-0381 Price Rating: $$$
The Landshark 2311 Jackson Ave W. 662-816-3784 Price Rating: $$, $$$
Oliver Hotel of Oxford 425 South Lamar Blvd. (662) 371‑1400 Price Rating: $$$
Tico’s Steakhouse 1001 Jackson Ave E (662) 638-3181 Price rating $$$
LB’s Meat Market 2008 University Ave. (662) 259‑2999 Price Rating: $$
Oxford Meat Company 2625 West Oxford Loop (662) 202-4648 Price Rating: $$
Toyo 2305 W. Jackson Ave. 662-232-8668 Price Rating: $$-$$$
Lenora’s 309 North Lamar Blvd. (662) 236‑1144 Price Rating: $$$
Rock N Roll Sushi 1801 Jackson Ave W STE D-102 (662) 380-5572
Tropical Smoothie Cafe 1801 Jackson Ave W (662) 380-5253
Saint Leo 922 E. Jackson Ave. (662) 380-5141 Price Rating: $$$
Ugly Mug/TCBY 501 Bramlett Blvd., (Inside Chaney’s Pharmacy) 662-234-7221 Price Rating: $
Little Italy 1725 University Ave. (662) 380-5115 Price Rating: $, $$ Loco Taco 1801 W. Jackson Ave. (662) 380-5362 Price Rating: $$ Lost Pizza Company 800 College Hill Road, Unit 7102 (662) 371‑1576 Price Rating: $$ Maharaja Indian Cuisine 2570 Jackson Ave. West, Unit 23 (662) 234‑1975 Price Rating: $$ Market Place at Oxford Commons 701 Sisk Ave. (662) 234‑5588 Price Rating: $ Marquis Chevron 2100 South Lamar Blvd. (662) 234‑4313 Price Rating: $ McAlister’s Deli 2605 Jackson Ave. West (662) 234‑1363 Price Rating: $ McCormick’s at The Inn at Ole Miss 120 Alumni Drive (662) 234‑2333 Price Rating: $$ McDonald’s – Jackson Ave 1803 Jackson Ave. West (662) 236‑6600 Price Rating: $
The Sipp on South Lamar 400 South Lamar Blvd. Suite A2 662-380-5402 Price Rating $$$ Snackbar 721 N Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 236-6363 Price $$$ South Depot Taco Shop 1004 Van Buren Ave. (662) 234‑7886 Price Rating: $, $$ Southern Coop Wings 1120 North Lamar Blvd. (662) 638‑3767 Price Rating: $, $$ Square Books Café 160 Courthouse Square, (662) 236‑2262 Price Rating: $
Uno Mas 1101 E Jackson Ave., 662-371-9899 Price Rating: $ The Velvet Ditch Daiquiri N' Sports Bar 430 S Lamar Blvd. (662) 701-7809 Price Rating: $$, $$$ Volta Taverna 710 N. Lamar Blvd., 662-236-1871 Price Rating: $$ Waffle House 98 Ed Perry Blvd (662) 570-1489 Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux 1737 B University Ave (662) 636-6200
Square Pizza 1101 Van Buren Ave. 662-234-9333 Price Rating: $
Wendy’s 1904 W. Jackson Ave., 234-9207 703 Sisk Ave., 236-4745 Price Rating: $
Subway 1948 University Ave., 662-236-1008 Inside Walmart, 662-513-4142 Price Rating: $
Wingstop 1522 W. Jackson Ave., 662-380-5667 Price: $$
Taco Bell 1726 University Ave., 662-234-4403 Price Rating: $ Tallahatchie Gourmet 1221 Van Buren Ave., 234-0012 Price: $
McDonald’s – University Ave 1900 University Ave. (662) 234‑3800 Price Rating: $
Tango’s Patio and Kitchen 1008 E. Jackson Ave., 662-426-2922 Price Rating: $$
McEwen’s 1110 Van Buren Ave. (662) 234‑7003 Price Rating: $$
The Taco Shop 1921 University Ave. (662) 234-9668 Price Rating: $
Ya Ya’s Frozen Yogurt 100 Courthouse Square, 234-0038 Price Rating: $ Zaap Thai 1438 N. Lamar Blvd., 801-9991 Price: $-$$ Zaxby’s 2574 Jackson Ave. W., 234-1024 Price Rating: $$
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Little Easy Catering 3 CR 215 (662) 236‑5737 Price Rating: $$
RESTAURANTS & COFEE SHOPS
Kabuki 1631 Jackson Ave. West, (662) 236‑7346 Price Rating: $$
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7 Brew Coffee 1615 University Ave. (479) 358-9274
High Point Coffee 3010 Old Taylor Road (662) 638-3424
The Cafe at Myers 653 Concordia Ave. (662) 638-6382
Shadrack’s Coffee 1797 W. Jackson Ave. 2450 S. Lamar Blvd. (662)707-0540
Caffecitos Espresso 1801 University Ave. Common Ground Coffee Bar & Bakery 81 Ed Perry Blvd. Suite 101 (662) 832-8278
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Dunkin’ Donuts 1739 University Ave. (662) 449-7486
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Exploradora Coffee 463 Ryland Way (662) 281-6923 Heart Break Coffee 265 N. Lamar Blvd. 662-513-0905
Starbuck’s Coffee 1804 W. Jackson Ave. Kroger’s – University Ave. 662-281-3964 Ugly Mug Coffee at Chaney’s 501 Bramlett Blvd. (662) 234-7221 Velvet Ditch Coffee Roasters 1316 N. Lamar Blvd. (662) 607-3613
• First Baptist Church 800 Van Buren Ave • North Oxford Baptist Church 304 County Road 101 • Calvary Baptist Church 1667 Charger Loop • Faith Baptist Church 563 Highway 7 N • New Prospect Baptist Church 823 Highway 334 • College Hill Heights Baptist Church 147 County Road 102 • Second Baptist Church 611 E. Jackson Avenue. • Antioch Primative Baptist Church 401 Van Buren Ave. • Clear Creek Baptist 46 CR 313 • Grace Bible Church 1720 University Ave. • New Hope MB Church 87 CR 321 • Philadelphia Baptist Church 456 CR 225, Etta
CHURCH OF CHRIST
• Oxford Church of Christ 409 N. Lamar Ave. • Rivers Hill Church of Christ 6 Hwy 334
METHODIST
• Oxford University United Methodist Church 424 S 10th St • Ole Miss Wesley Foundation 425 Jackson Ave. W • Oxford First UM Church 102 Dylan Ave. • St. Andrew's Church of Oxford 31 N. 16th St. • Taylor Methodist Church 1 Main St., Taylor
PRESBYTERIAN
• First Presbyterian Church 924 Van Buren Ave • College Hill Presbyterian Church 339 County Road 102
CATHOLIC
• St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 403 University Ave (662) 234-6073
Episcopal / Anglican
• St. Peter's Episcopal Church 113 S 9th St (662) 234-1269
CHURCH OF CHRIST
• Oxford Church of Christ 409 University Ave (662) 234-2701 • LOU Church of Christ Oxford (662) 513-0059
NON-DENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCHES
• Community Church of Oxford 3917 Highway 334 • The Orchard 295 Highway 7 S • Pinelake Church – Oxford Campus 5202 George G. Patterson Pkwy • New Life Community Church Highway 30 E • His Harvest Ministries 3 CR 104
PENTECOSTAL / CHARISMATIC • University of Life Church 413 S 14th St • Wellspring Community Church 49 CR 401 • Christ the Rock Apostolic 352 Hwy 30 E
MISSIONARY BAPTIST INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
• Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church Mount Zion Road • Flint Hill Missionary Baptist Church Riverside Road • Tobby Tubby MB Church 28 CR 199
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
• Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1 CR 2051
UNITARIAN
• Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Oxford 31 CR 198
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PLACES OF WORSHIP
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SHOPPING IN OXFORD INSIDE OXFORD
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A Look Ahead 102 Courthouse Square (662) 236-3626
Chicory Market 707 N Lamar Blvd (662) 380-5201
Elliott Lane 1801 Jackson Ave. W. (662) 380-5095
Amy Head Cosmetics 301 S Lamar Blvd. (662) 513-0711
Cicada 307 S. Lamar Blvd. (662) 281-0541
Five Below 2600 Jackson Ave. W. (662) 234-4812
Arnett’s Fine Jewelry 1126 N. Lamar Blvd. (662) 234-2777
Cowboy Maloney’s Home Store 2602 W Oxford Loop (662) 371-1313
G&M Pharmacy 2159 S Lamar Blvd. (662) 236-2222
B-Unlimited 116 Courthouse Square (662) 268-7684
Core Cycle and Outdoor 902 Sisk Ave (662) 238-0155
Ginger G. 201 N. Lamar Blvd. (662) 234-1360
Bath and Body 206 Merchants Dr. (662) 550-2273
Daisy Gift Co. 265 N. Lamar Blvd. (662) 607-4061
Goodwill 2540 Jackson Ave W (662) 513-6458
Belk 2319 W Jackson Ave. (662) 281-1378
Depot Antique Mall 709 North Lamar Blvd. (662) 236-1979
Holding Hands Resale Shop 1433 N. Lamar (662) 236-0003
Blue Delta Jean Co. 209 S. 11th St. 888-963-7879
Dick’s Sporting Goods 300 Merchants Drive (662) 281-5814
Hemline 1106 Van Buren Ave. (662) 638-3633
Cat Daddy’s 304 S. Lamar (662) 236-2639
Discount Building Materials 408 Hwy 6 (662) 236-5615
Hibbett Sports 2317 Jackson Ave W Suite 102 (662) 236-2844
Chaney’s Pharmacy and Gifts 501 Bramlett Blvd (662) 234-7221
DSquared 918 Jackson Ave. (662) 380-5153
Hinton and Hinton 135 Courthouse Square (662) 234-0691
Shoe Dept. 2550 W Jackson Ave Ste 9 (662) 281-8508
Home Depot 201 Home Depot Drive (662) 234-7863
My Favorite Shoes 2210 Jackson Ave W. (662) 234-0059
Something Southern Inc 1223 E Jackson Ave. (662) 236-3977
Home Goods 901 Merchants Drive (662) 234-6751
Neilson’s 119 Courthouse Square (662) 234-1161
Southside Gallery 105 Courthouse Square (662) 234-9090
Hunter’s Hollow 658 MS-6 (662) 234-5945
Off Square Books 129 Courthouse Sq. (662) 236-2828
Square Books 160 Courthouse Sq. (662) 236-2262
I Just Have to Have It 403 S Lamar Blvd. (662) 380-3140
Old Navy 900 Merchants Dr. (662) 234-7230
Square Books Junior 111 Courthouse Sq. (662) 236-2207
Indigo’s 265 N Lamar Blvd. # Q (662) 236-9707
OLK - Olive Juice Kid’s 1005 East Jackson Ave (662) 380-5078
Style Assembly 203 N Lamar Blvd (662) 638-3163
Jack & Claire’s Children’s Bou‑ tique 2317 Jackson Ave. W. Unit 101 (662) 816-5530
Olive Juice Gifts 303 S. Lamar Blvd. (662) 259-2696
Sugar Magnolia 1919 University Ave. (662) 234-6330
Oxford Floral 1103 Jefferson Ave. (662) 234-2515
SummerHouse 405 S Lamar Blvd. (662) 234-8100
Oxford T-Shirt Co 1453 S Lamar (662) 234-0345
Tom Beckbe 125 Courthouse Square 662) 259-8149
Plato’s Closet 2305 Jackson Ave W Unit 205 (662) 202-1945
The End of All Music 103 Courthouse Square (662) 281-1909
Provision Oxford 1611 University Ave. (662) 638-0480
The Rebel Shop 1801 Jackson Ave W D 106 (662) 915-7241
Rack Room Shoes 2305 Jackson Ave W Ste 213 (662) 236-3412
The College Corner 825 Sisk Ave Suite 105 (662) 550-4330
Rare Square Books 115 Courthouse Square (662) 234-5921
The Village Tailor 145 Courthouse Square (662) 234-8217
Rebel Rags 2302 Jackson Av. W (662) 281-7327
Tractor Supply 9 Ed Perry Blvd. (662) 234-7191
Ross Dress for Less 400 Merchants Drive (662) 281-5751
Ulta Beauty 600 Merchants Dr. (662) 232-8970
S & J Art Gallery 1010 Jackson Ave E (662) 234-8139
University Sporting Goods 105 Courthouse Square (662) 234-1736
Sally Beauty 2580 Jackson Ave W #29 (662) 236-6986
Van Atkins Jewelers 124 Courthouse Square (662) 830-4012
Sam Steven shoes 2202 Jackson Ave W. (662) 638-3108
Vincent’s Boot & Shoes 1906A University Ave. (662) 234-1876
Skeechers 800 Merchants Drive (662) 236-6670
Walmart Supercenter 2530 Jackson Ave W (662) 234-9131
JANE 103 Courthouse Square (662) 281-8711 Jones at Home 1005 Jackson Ave E (662) 232-8690 Kaleidoscope 1005 Van Buren Ave. (662) 234-6722 Katherine Beck 134 Courthouse Square (662) 234-9361 Kay Jewelers 1105 Merchants Drive (662) 234-9444 Landry’s 302 S Lamar Blvd. (662) 281-0846 Lulu’s Shoes and Accessories 265 N Lamar Blvd Suite V (662) 234-4111 Magnolia Soap 2305 Jackson Ave W (662) 539-1051 Marshall’s 500 Merchants Dr. (662) 236-2856 Maison Weiss 2 130 Courthouse Square (662) 236-5477 Material Girlz 1917 University Ave (662) 234-4466 Miss Behavin’ 107 N Lamar Blvd. (662) 513-4177
Shaw Ace Hardware 1400 University Av. (662) 234-3232
SHOPPING IN OXFORD
Mustard Seed Antique Mall 304 Heritage Dr #2 (662) 380-5051
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Hinton & Hinton Her 137 Courthouse Square (662) 236-1381
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