Lifestyle

Tennis anyone?

‘My wife and I were both playing tennis at the time and when they built the clay courts ...

March 13, 2024

Sports Main

Skatepark clean-up day was a success

By Will Westmoreland The Oxford Skateboarding Association (OSA), a local nonprofit dedicated to spreading the word about the ...

May 19, 2023

Oxford Park Commission

Gallery: OPC hosts opening day for baseball, softball

April 25, 2023

Oxford Park Commission

Gallery: OPC crowns adult soccer champions

March 28, 2023

Oxford Sports

‘God forbid’: OHS staff talk safety protocols in light of Damar Hamlin injury

Sports are inherently dangerous. Every time an athlete steps between the lines they run the risk of injury. ...

January 5, 2023

Oxford Park Commission

OPC hires former Oxford, Ole Miss wide receiver Joey Walden

By John Davis OPC Community Relations Director A familiar face will be on the sidelines of flag football ...

September 28, 2022

Ole Miss Sports

Gallery: Ole Miss infielders Peyton Chatagnier, Garrett Wood host camp for local kids

September 26, 2022

Oxford Park Commission

Gallery: OPC youth soccer league kicks into high gear

September 10, 2022

News

OPC introduces free app, new entrance system Activity Center visitors

Starting Aug. 1, members of the Oxford Park Commission will be introducing everyone who enters the athletic facilities ...

July 27, 2022

Sports

Oxford’s 10 & Under team wins Junior Team Tennis state title

The depth of tennis talent in Lafayette County is already known with the success both high school teams ...

July 31, 2021

Sports Main

Oxford Pickleball wins state title as sport grows in Mississippi

You may not know about Pickleball, but it’s an increasingly popular sport here in LOU and throughout the ...

June 18, 2021

News Main

mTrade Park still assessing the damage to vandalized soccer fields

Officials with mTrade Park are still assessing the full extent of the damage done to soccer fields after ...

February 23, 2021

Sports Main

Ulysses “Coach” Howell Activity Center allowed to reopen with restrictions

The Oxford Park Commission is reopening their activity centers, but with restrictions who what is allowed and how ...

August 20, 2020

Sports Main

Masks now required at mTrade Park

Parents, fans, players and coaches who come to mTrade Park will now be required to wear a mask, ...

August 5, 2020

Sports

Oxford Park Commission ready to get back to work

The Oxford Park Commission is fully staffed once again and ready to pick up where they left off ...

July 30, 2020

News Main

Oxford Park Commission preparing post-coronavirus programs

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Oxford, life was put on hold for everyone, including those involved in sports ...

May 14, 2020

Sports Main

OPC sports and activities on indefinite pause, following school calendars

Whatever decisions local government and school officials make in the coming weeks regarding the coronavirus outbreak, the Oxford ...

March 18, 2020

News Main

FNC Park officially becomes mTrade Park

Oxford’s premier sports complex is entering a new era. Formally known as FNC Park for the last 10 ...

January 22, 2020

News Main

Planning Commission approves sign for new activity center

In June, Oxford’s new activity center was officially named in honor of the late Ulysses “Coach” Howell, and ...

December 12, 2019

Sports

Oxford Park Commission takes home top honors from Mississippi Recreation and Parks

Once again, the top athletic and recreation facility in Mississippi is located in Oxford. Oxford Park Commission took ...

November 4, 2019

Sports

Final turf installation to begin at FNC Park

Over the past decade since FNC, Inc. took over, the athletic fields at FNC Park have gradually seen ...

September 12, 2019

News

mTrade to become new naming rights sponsor of FNC Park

After 10 years, FNC Park will soon have a new name. During Tuesday’s Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting, ...

September 5, 2019