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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Oxford’s new medical cannabis dispensary actually work for patients?
  • How a warrant attempt in Oxford turned into a multi-county chase
  • What Pell City’s new coach means for Oxford’s football battles

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 60, low: 36.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 52 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alabama approves medical marijuana licenses. Here's what's legal (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — Oxford is slated to get a licensed medical cannabis dispensary operated by RJK Holdings as Alabama finally moves its medical marijuana program forward. The article explains what remains illegal, what products are allowed for registered patients, and where other dispensaries will open across the state next year.
   

• 2 charged following east Alabama chase (cbs42.com) — Deputies attempting to serve an arrest warrant in Oxford Friday night were led into a dangerous multi-county chase that involved gunfire, two crashes, and a brief standoff on a tractor-trailer. Two suspects now face serious charges in multiple jurisdictions, but authorities say the man accused of firing at deputies was ultimately taken into custody.
   

• Jake Ganus introduced as Pell City head football coach (cbs42.com) — Pell City’s new head football coach Jake Ganus is preparing the Panthers for a brutal region that includes Oxford, Mountain Brook, Pinson, and powerhouse Clay-Chalkville. For Oxford fans, that means fresh, high-stakes matchups ahead against a rapidly rising Pell City program led by a recent state-title-winning coach.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Brighten your winter with small daily joys—whether it’s cozying up with a book or taking in the winter sun.
    Learn more at tinyurl.com/yrjaf7w8. Image 1 description: A person wearing a blue winter jacket and hat while shivering. Text: Feeling the winter… (Nextdoor )
  • I had a package that was delivered to my house yesterday via FedEx.
    It was delivered at 1:24 pm by the time I got home at 3pm it was already gone. I would appreciate it if it was returned. (Nextdoor Airport Road)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Oxford. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Oxford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oxford here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Calhoun County Teens Invited to Compete in Gingerbread House Design Contest (calhounjournal.com)
  • The Midwife of Black Nationalism (theatlantic.com)
  • Busy Week Ahead: Area High School Basketball and Wrestling Slate Set for Dec. 15–20 (calhounjournal.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oxford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oxford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.