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Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Nappawalla Park

Join the Oxford Police Department for an evening of fun, food, and community connection at our very first Community Night Out!

Come meet your local officers, firefighters, first responders, and responders from surrounding agencies. This family-friendly event is a great way to get to know those who serve our community every day.

What to Expect:

• 🎧 Music by DJ Stan

• 🍔 Delicious eats from Mama Cheryl’s Food Truck

• 🍧 Shaved ice from The Sweet Space

• 🥤 Refreshments & a DIY S’mores Bar

• 🚓 Equipment demos & activities for the kids

• 📚 Resource booths and fun giveaways

Special Feature:

Cram-the-Cruiser School Supply Drive
Help us support Oxford Schools by donating school supplies. Each donation enters you for a chance to win a gift basket from Casey’s General Store! Let’s see if we can cram the cruiser full!

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family—you won’t want to miss this night of community fun!

📅 Mark your calendars! The Oxford Lions Club is once again generously sponsoring a Free Swim Night for the community.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 19
🕕 Time: 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM
📍 Location: Oxford City Pool

💦 Come out and enjoy an evening of fun, friends, and cool water — completely free of charge! This is a great opportunity to beat the heat and make some summer memories.

🙏 A big thank you to the Oxford Lions Club for their continued support of our community events!

✨ We hope to see you there!

The City of Oxford is pleased to announce the addition of Officer Gary Palmer as the newest full-time member of the Oxford Police Department.

Officer Palmer brings with him a strong commitment to public service and a passion for community-focused policing. He has already hit the ground running and is looking forward to getting to know the residents of Oxford and serving the city with professionalism and integrity.

The Oxford Police Department remains committed to keeping the community safe and fostering strong relationships with residents and local businesses. Please join us in welcoming Officer Palmer to the department—and be sure to say hello if you see him out and about in town!

The City of Oxford is proud to announce the promotion of Sergeant Laura Freeman to Chief of Police, effective May 1, 2025.

Chief Freeman has demonstrated strong leadership and a deep commitment to public safety, community connection, and professional excellence throughout her service with the Oxford Police Department. Her promotion marks a significant and well-deserved milestone not only for her career but for the department and the community she so proudly serves.

Known for her calm leadership, thoughtful approach, and genuine care for the residents of Oxford, Chief Freeman has earned deep respect from her fellow officers and from the public alike. As she steps into this new role, she brings with her a vision focused on transparency, collaboration, and continuing to build trust with the community. 

“I’m incredibly honored to step into the role of Chief of Police and serve this amazing community,” said Chief Freeman. “Through transparency, open communication, and collaboration, I look forward to working side by side with you all to strengthen the relationship between the department and community, build long lasting partnerships, and make sure the residents of Oxford feel safe, respected, and supported. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity and excited for what lies ahead!”

We are excited for this new chapter under Chief Freeman’s leadership and thank her for her continued dedication to keeping Oxford a safe and welcoming place to call home.

🌞 Now Enrolling: Intro to Swimming Lessons!

We're excited to offer Intro to Swimming Lessons for children ages 2–5 at the Oxford City Pool! These beginner-friendly sessions focus on building water confidence, introducing basic swim skills, and promoting water safety—all in a fun and supportive environment. Classes run July 8th–10th from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM for just $35.
Register by Saturday, July 5th by calling 620-455-2564—space is limited!