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Oxford, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Oxford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need storm recovery help? See how Oxford’s new SBA center works
  • How Oxford police decide when student “fun” goes too far
  • Planning for Ole Miss graduation? Here’s what Oxford hotels now cost.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Lafayette County to Assist Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by the Severe Winter Storm (sba.gov) — If your Oxford home, business, or nonprofit was hit by January’s severe winter storm, a new SBA Business Recovery Center is now open at the Lafayette County Drug Court Building on Veterans Drive. Specialists there can help you apply for low-interest disaster loans for property damage or economic injury, with key filing deadlines in June and next January.
   

2. How officers balance safety, student life (oxfordeagle.com) — Oxford residents get an inside look at how local police balance student nightlife with public safety on game days and late nights around the Square. Sergeant Hillary Smith explains how OPD emphasizes education, relationship-building, and proactive responses to alcohol-related issues to keep serious crime relatively low while supporting a college-centered community.
   

3. Hotel prices rise as UM students don caps and gowns (thedmonline.com) — Oxford hotel rooms are nearly sold out and sharply more expensive as University of Mississippi graduation approaches, with some rates topping $580 a night. Local hoteliers say families book up to a year in advance, and even short-term rentals are charging premium prices. If you’re planning for future graduations, they advise locking in reservations as early as possible.
   

4. Graduation means saying ‘goodbye' (thedmonline.com) — As Ole Miss seniors get ready to graduate, many are reflecting on how deeply Oxford’s small-town community and campus life have shaped them. Students and a retiring professor share what they’ll miss most, from the Honors College and the Grove to everyday moments on University and Jackson. Their stories highlight how Oxford and the university foster lasting connections and personal growth.
   

5. 17 years after 'The Help,' Stockett's 'Calamity Club' worth the wait (hattiesburgamerican.com) — Oxford and Lafayette County take center stage in Kathryn Stockett’s long-awaited second novel, “The Calamity Club,” set here during the Great Depression. Following Meg at the Lafayette County Orphan Asylum and Birdie’s desperate trip to Oxford, the story weaves hardship, family loyalty, and suspense into a lengthy but absorbing read many locals may recognize in its setting.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday April 30
  • Open House for Rising Pre-K Students
    Oxford Early Childhood Center, 1637 Highway 30 East, Oxford
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday May 7
  • Spring Choral Concert
    North Oxford Baptist Church, 304 Co Rd 101, Oxford
    7:00 pm

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Ok Oxford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oxford

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