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Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host Santa’s Workshop for Children December 18
OXFORD, AL – Oxford Parks and Recreation will host Santa’s Workshop on Friday, December 18, 2026, at the Oxford Civic Center, offering children ages 5
US Cops: She Crashed on Purpose!
Oxford, AL – First Responders, a German documentary series, provides an inside look at the daily work of firefighters, paramedics, and rescue teams as they
Oxford City Council Approves Friendship Road Rezoning, Interstate 20 Engineering Agreement, and Senior Meal Services
Oxford, AL – The Oxford City Council approved a rezoning ordinance, authorized an engineering services agreement related to Interstate 20 access, and approved additional meal services
Oxford Falls to Paul Bryant as Weaver and Talladega Earn Basketball Victories
Still playing without Perry, Oxford falls to Paul Bryant despite strong performances from Wilson, Latson. BIRMINGHAM — Caileb Wilson scored 21 points, but Oxford’s boys
Thomas, Patterson Earn Player of the Year Honors on All-Calhoun County Volleyball Teams
Pleasant Valley’s Patterson, Faith Christian’s Edwards take top honors for the East Alabama Sports Today Private A-Class 2A All-Calhoun County team. Pleasant Valley’s Ellie Patterson
Oxford Flag Football Advances to Class 5A Quarterfinals with Victory Over Albertville
Flag football playoffs SECOND ROUND Tuesday’s scores Private A-AA American Christian 27, Hope Christian 7 Class 5A Oxford 20, Albertville 7 Thursday’s game Class 1A-4A
Oxford Boys Basketball Opens Season With Loss to Columbus Despite 23-Point Performance From Latson
Latson has big day, but short-handed Oxford boys open season with loss to Columbus (Miss.) TUPELO, Miss. — Chris Latson scored 23 points, but Oxford’s
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Comes to Oxford Performing Arts Center November 10
Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center will host “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7 p.m., bringing a holiday
Oxford’s Playoff Run Ends with 31-14 Loss to Muscle Shoals
Uncharacteristic penalties, turnovers doom Oxford in season-ending loss to Muscle Shoals in first round of playoffs. Friday’s first-round playoff games CLASS 5A Muscle Shoals 31,
US Cops: Passenger Tests the Officers… Bad Idea
Oxford, AL – First Responders, a German documentary series, offers viewers a firsthand look at the responsibilities, challenges, and experiences of firefighters, paramedics, and rescue
Oxford’s Choccolocco Park to Host Greenpower USA Electric Car Racing Competition November 6
Oxford, AL – Choccolocco Park in Oxford will host the Greenpower USA Green Prix fall competition on Friday, November 6, 2026, bringing student teams together
Calhoun County Runners Among Area Athletes Qualifying for AHSAA State Cross Country Championships
Area schools and runners who qualified for Saturday’s AHSAA state cross country championships at Moulton’s Oakville Indian Mounds Park & Museum. Editor’s note: State cross
2nd Annual Gilmore Girls Firefly Festival Returns to Downtown Oxford November 7
OXFORD, AL — Downtown Oxford will welcome visitors for the 2nd Annual Gilmore Girls Firefly Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, offering a day of
Calhoun County Cross Country Teams Claim Sectional Championships, Advance to State Competition
Oxford, Lincoln boys, Jacksonville girls win sectional titles. Jacksonville’s Mathis, Sloughfy finish first. Oxford’s boys celebrate after winning the Class 5A, Section 6 meet Friday
Wynonna Judd to Bring The Hard Truth Tour to Oxford Performing Arts Center November 6
Oxford, AL – Country music singer Wynonna Judd will perform at the Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7 p.m.
US Cops: Fake Bank Call Ends in $10,000 Theft
Oxford, AL –First Responders, a German documentary series, provides an inside look at the daily responsibilities and challenges faced by firefighters, paramedics, and rescue personnel.
World Ballet Company Scheduled to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center November 4
OXFORD, AL – The World Ballet Company is scheduled to perform at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Oxford’s Choccolocco Park Highlights Calhoun County’s Role in Alabama’s $685 Million Sports Tourism Industry
OXFORD, AL – Oxford’s Choccolocco Park and the surrounding Calhoun County community are part of Alabama’s growing sports tourism industry, which generated more than $685
Ohatchee Clinches Playoff Berth With Late Touchdown as Area Football Teams Secure Key Victories
Trick-play TD with 35 seconds left lifts Ohatchee over Gaston, into playoffs. Wheeler passes Alexandria to victory over rival Jacksonville. White Plains extends winning streak
Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host Free Annual Halloween Carnival October 31
OXFORD, AL — Oxford Parks and Recreation will host its annual Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 31, offering families an afternoon of free games, candy, costume
Hope Christian Shuts Out John Carroll Catholic 24-0, Secures Home Playoff Game in Inaugural Season
Butler leads the way as Hope Christian downs John Carroll Catholic, clinches hope playoff opener in program’s first season. BIRMINGHAM — Kiyra Butler accounted for
US Cops: We Didn’t Do Nothing!
Oxford, AL – First Responders, a German documentary series, offers viewers a firsthand look at the demanding work of firefighters, paramedics, and rescue personnel. Featuring
Oxford Girls Win Calhoun County Cross Country Championship in Tiebreaker; Boys Claim Fifth Straight Title
Eighth-grader comes through to give Oxford girls tiebreaker, first title since 2023. Oxford boys make it five county titles in a row, and Jacksonville’s Mathis,
Four Area Volleyball Teams Advance to AHSAA Super Regionals; Jacksonville and Oxford Eliminated
Volleyball regionals start Wednesday at Hoover and Montgomery. Here is a listing of brackets involving area teams: North Super Regional Finley Center (Hoover) WEDNESDAY, Oct.
US Cops: Wrong – Hide and Seek Turns Into Arrest
Oxford, AL – First Responders, a German documentary series, provides an inside look at the daily responsibilities and challenges faced by firefighters, paramedics, and rescue
Oxford Police Department to Host Free Public Safety Night Out October 22
OXFORD, AL – The Oxford Police Department, in partnership with the City of Oxford, will host a free Public Safety Night Out on Thursday, October
6th Annual Witches Ride & Walk on Main Returns to Downtown Oxford October 24
OXFORD, AL – Historic Main Street Oxford will host the sixth annual Witches Ride & Walk on Main on Saturday, October 24, 2026, bringing Halloween
Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host Second Annual Hallo-Wheels Car Show October 24
OXFORD, AL — Oxford Parks and Recreation will host its second annual Hallo-Wheels Car Show on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Oxford Civic Center.
Oxford City Council Approves $25 Million Industrial Investment, Zoning Changes and Civil Service Board Legislation Request
Oxford, AL – The Oxford City Council approved several measures during its Tuesday, October 13, 2026, meeting, including tax abatement agreements supporting industrial development, two
Coosa Riverkeeper to Host Litter Prevention Workshop at Bynum Community Center
Oxford, AL – Coosa Riverkeeper will host a community litter prevention workshop on Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bynum Community Center.
Oxford Man Charged with Felony Murder Following Fatal Shooting During Alleged Robbery in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, AL – A 20-year-old Oxford man faces multiple felony charges following an alleged robbery attempt that resulted in the fatal shooting of another Oxford
US Cops: Wrong – Armed Standoff
Oxford, AL – First Responders, a German documentary series, takes audiences behind the scenes of emergency response operations, capturing the challenges faced by firefighters, paramedics
Motown Legend Smokey Robinson to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center October 15
Oxford, AL – Legendary Motown singer, songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Smokey Robinson is scheduled to perform at the Oxford Performing
Oxford Festival of Lights Offers $15 Carload Tickets During October Snowfall Promotion
OXFORD, AL. — The Festival of Lights will return to Choccolocco Park on November 20, 2026, bringing six weeks of holiday displays, seasonal activities, and
Amy Grant to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center
OXFORD, AL. — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant will perform at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Grant, whose career spans more
McKibbin Celebrates 900th Career Win as Local Volleyball Teams Pick Up Key Victories
Oxford’s McKibbin recognized for reaching 900th career victory prior to adding another one. Donoho clinches area hosting rights, Jacksonville, Munford and Glencoe victorious. A major
Oxford Repeats as Calhoun County Volleyball Champion Behind Thomas, Bonilla
Led by two-time MVP Thomas and outstanding defensive player Bonilla, Oxford finishes strong to repeat as Calhoun County volleyball champion. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE —
Area High School Sports Schedule for Oct. 5-10
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 5-Oct. 10. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Oct.
US Cops: Wrong-Way Driver Admits Drinking
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a German documentary series that gives viewers an inside look at the demanding and often unpredictable work of emergency
OxfordFest 2026 Returns Oct. 3 with Hundreds of Vendors, Live Music, Food and Activities
OXFORD, AL — OxfordFest will return Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, bringing hundreds of vendors, live music, food and activities to Oxford for a full day
US Cops: Shooting Sparks Massive Brawl at Park
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a German documentary series offering viewers an inside look at the demanding and unpredictable work of emergency personnel. Through
Oxford City Council Approves FY 2027 Budget, $2.9 Million Softball Complex Project
Oxford, AL — The Oxford City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget, authorized a nearly $3 million synthetic turf project at the Oxford
JCA, Faith Christian, Piedmont Score Area Wins; Oxford, Munford, Weaver Sweep
JCA, Faith Christian, Piedmont win area matches. Oxford, Munford, Weaver sweep trimatches. Pleasant Valley splits. Serving and receiving around the area with Monday’s matches: JACKSONVILLE
Oxford High School Jacket Media Students Celebrated Ahead of ‘Rubato’ Documentary Premiere
OXFORD, AL — Oxford High School Jacket Media students received red-carpet treatment Thursday, Sept. 17, as students and instructors gathered at the Oxford Performing Arts
US Cops: Man Found With Severe Head Wound
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a German documentary series that provides an inside look at the demanding and often unpredictable work of emergency personnel.
Cathy Richardson on Her Journey, Jefferson Starship’s Legacy and the Band’s Upcoming Oxford Performance
OXFORD, AL — When Cathy Richardson sat in the last row of a Jefferson Starship concert as a 14-year-old fan in 1983, becoming the voice
Student Brings Firearm to Oxford High School; Officials Say No Credible Threat Remains
Oxford, AL – A student brought a firearm onto the Oxford High School campus Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to a joint statement from the Oxford
Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host Senior Day Tailgate Party Sept. 14
OXFORD, AL — Oxford Parks and Recreation will host its annual Senior Day on Monday, Sept. 14, at the Oxford Civic Center, featuring a tailgate
US Cops: Routine Stop Turns Uncomfortable Fast
Oxford, AL – First Responders is a German documentary series offering an inside look at the demanding and unpredictable world of emergency response. Through real-time
Melissa Etheridge to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center Sept. 20
OXFORD, AL — Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge is scheduled to perform at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m.