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1Free things to do
79New spots
78New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Oxford

Three picks from this week's calendar. See all 8 events, day by day →

Fall 2026 Saturday Grandstands

Saturday 2am · Talladega SuperSpeedway

Trunk and Treat

Saturday 3am · Core Medical Training Center

Business After Hours

Tuesday 4pm · Anniston City Meeting Center

New in Oxford

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Allure beauty &cosmetics studio

Beauty

Fresh lash energy: Allure Beauty & Cosmetics Studio keeps Oxford faces looking bright with precise, natural-leaning lash sets that hold up to real life, from school runs to shift changes.

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Arby's

Restaurants

Crave-worthy roast beef: If you're in an I-20 hurry but still want something satisfying, Arby's keeps it simple and tasty with stacked roast beef, hot and cold sandwiches, golden fries, and shakes that actually taste like dessert.

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Room By Room Home Furnishing

Home & Garden

Refresh your rooms: Oxford-based and locally owned since 2007, Room By Room Home Furnishing packs a beautifully styled showroom with brand-name sofas, sectionals, lift recliners, bedroom sets, mattresses, kids pieces, and even outdoor dining that can handle an Alabama summer, plus financing options…

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Oxford’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Oxford’s best →

Most read in Oxford

The five stories Oxford readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Oxford police warn against pranks that could damage property ahead of homecoming

    Oxford Police are warning students and parents not to shoot paintball guns or gel blasters at homes and cars ahead of homecoming.

    Full story at wbrc.com ↗

  2. Dedication Ceremony Scheduled for New $25 Million Lodge at Cheaha State Park

    Alabama State Parks will hold a dedication ceremony for a new $25 million lodge at Cheaha State Park in 2026.

    Full story at calhounjournal.com ↗

  3. Anniston City Council Approves Infrastructure Financing Underwriter, Park Hours Change and Hospital License Schedule

    The Anniston City Council approved numerous measures during its work session and regular meeting on Oct.

    Full story at calhounjournal.com ↗

  4. US Cops: Wrong - Hide and Seek Turns Into Arrest

    First Responders, a German documentary series, provides an inside look at the daily responsibilities and challenges faced by first responders.

    Full story at calhounjournal.com ↗

  5. Jacksonville State University Names Eight Recipients of 2026 Honors Scholarship

    Jacksonville State University has named eight students the 2026 Honors Scholarship, a competitive academic award that provides four years of financial support for selected students.

    Full story at calhounjournal.com ↗

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