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Featured Trash and recycling pickup in Oxford: schedule, holidays and bulk Oxford picks up garbage twice a week: Monday and Thursday north of Jackson Avenue, Tuesday and Friday south. Environmental Services: 662-232-2359. · 6 min read

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Oxford Oxford, Lafayette County and the neighbors: who governs what How Oxford fits into Lafayette County and Mississippi: the city, the county, Oxford School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what. 2 min read Property taxes Lafayette County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal Lafayette County property taxes are due Feb. 1. Inside Oxford the county, city and school levies add up to 131.67 mills. Tax collector: 662-234-6006. · 5 min read Building permits Building permits and zoning in Oxford Oxford permits go through the city's EnerGov portal; the Planning Commission meets the second Monday at 5 p.m. Building Department: 662-232-2304. · 4 min read Roads Road construction and closures in Oxford Highway 7 work near Oxford runs to 2029 and Highway 6 lane closures east of town to Nov. 9, MDOT says. City Engineering: 662-232-2306. · 3 min read Housing Oxford home prices and housing market The typical Oxford home was worth $415,283 in September 2026, up 2.6% in a year, Zillow says. That is more than twice the Mississippi figure of $194,531. · 5 min read Schools Oxford schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings Oxford School District earned an A from the state for 2024-25, with a score of 749. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 23-27. District office: 662-234-3541. · 5 min read Things to do Things to do in Oxford this month: October 2026 October in Oxford: Ole Miss homecoming Oct. 16-17, the city trunk-or-treat Oct. 22, Field Fest Oct. 24, the Witches Ride Oct. 26 and Auburn on Oct. 31. · 4 min read Voting Voting in Lafayette County: registration, polling places and absentee Lafayette County votes Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mississippi has no early voting; absentee voting is at the Circuit Clerk's office, 662-234-4951. · 5 min read Farmers markets Oxford farmers markets Oxford Community Market runs year-round, Tuesdays 3 to 6:30 p.m., and doubles SNAP up to $20. Mid-Town Farmers' Market's last 2026 day is Oct. 31. · 4 min read Parks Parks and trails in Oxford Oxford's parks, from Avent Park's courts to mTrade Park's mile-long track and Lamar Park's quiet lake, plus the Rail Trail. Park Commission: 662-232-2380. · 4 min read Restaurants Restaurant inspection scores in Lafayette County Of 223 open, permitted food places in Lafayette County, 209 hold an A as their latest state health grade, 12 a B and two a C. How to look one up. · 4 min read Business New businesses in Oxford: October 2026 New in Oxford: ribbon cuttings for House of Vivian Jane, Happy Pipes Plumbing, Rootdown and Hotel Leighton, plus YOBY, Manila Skillet and other new food permits. · 3 min read Public notices Public notices in Oxford and Lafayette County Where to find Oxford and Lafayette County public notices: the city's notice page, Mississippi's statewide newspaper notice site and the state meeting site. · 3 min read City Hall Who to call at City Hall in Oxford Oxford City Hall: 662-236-1310. Mayor Robyn Tannehill, the seven aldermen by ward, and phone numbers for police, utilities, trash, code enforcement and more. · 4 min read Power outages Power outages in Oxford: who to call and outage maps Power out in Oxford? Oxford Utilities: 662-232-2373, after hours 662-232-2410. Outside the city, Northeast Mississippi Electric: 662-234-6331. Outage maps here. · 3 min read Population Oxford population 2026: growth, age, income and housing Oxford had 26,773 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 5.3% from the 2020 census and more than double its 2000 count of 11,756. · 4 min read History Oxford history and landmarks: Rowan Oak, the Square and more Oxford was founded on 50 donated acres in 1836 and chartered a year later. Its 14 National Register listings include Rowan Oak and the Courthouse Square. · 5 min read Moving Moving to Oxford: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes New to Oxford? Start power, water and sewer with Oxford Utilities (662-232-2373), get a Mississippi tag in 30 days and a license in 60, and apply for homestead. · 4 min read Transit Getting around Oxford: roads, buses, airport and parking Oxford-University Transit buses are fare-free; call 662-234-3540. Square meters run 10 a.m. to midnight, and garage floors 2-4 are free. Memphis airport is 75 minutes. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Oxford neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like A guide to seven Oxford areas, from the Square's historic districts to Oxford Commons and Jackson Avenue West. All are in ZIP 38655 and the Oxford School District. · 7 min read Neighborhoods Downtown and the Square, Oxford: homes, schools and parks Downtown Oxford is the city's Courthouse Square Historic District, in ZIP 38655 and the Oxford School District. Zillow's 38655 value: $417,122 in August 2026. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Jackson Avenue West, Oxford: homes, schools, parks and commute Jackson Avenue West is Oxford's west-side corridor from the Ole Miss campus to Highway 6, with Walmart, three city parks and OUT's Blue West bus. ZIP 38655. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Molly Barr Road, Oxford: homes, schools, parks and commute Molly Barr Road runs from Jackson Avenue north to North Lamar, past the police station and Stone Park. It is in ZIP 38655 and the Oxford School District. · 5 min read Neighborhoods North Lamar, Oxford: homes, schools, parks and commute North Lamar is the city's historic district north and east of the Square, home of the L.Q.C. Lamar House, in ZIP 38655 and the Oxford School District. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Old Taylor Road, Oxford: homes, schools, parks and commute Old Taylor Road runs southwest from South Lamar past Rowan Oak to Highway 6 and the city limits. It is in ZIP 38655 and the Oxford School District. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Oxford Commons, Oxford: homes, schools, parks and commute Oxford Commons is a planned development off Sisk Avenue and Highway 7, home to Oxford High and Della Davidson Elementary, in ZIP 38655. · 5 min read Neighborhoods South Lamar, Oxford: homes, schools, parks and commute South Lamar is the city's largest mapped historic district, between the Square, University Avenue and Highway 6, in ZIP 38655 and the Oxford School District. · 5 min read Schools Oxford public schools: every school, zone and report card All 11 public schools in Oxford, in two districts: address, grades, enrollment and the state's 2025-26 A-F grade for each, plus private schools. · 6 min read