Good morning, Oxford.

A headstone dedication honoring Korean War veteran and two-time Purple Heart recipient Maynard Eugene Dobbins will be held Saturday, Oct.

31 at 2:00 p.m. at Hobson City Memorial Gardens, with remarks, musical selections, a headstone unveiling, military honors, and a fellowship meal at the William Hutchings Center (715 Martin Luther King Drive).

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is urging parents, trick-or-treaters, and drivers to take extra precautions for Halloween on Saturday, Oct.

31, as neighborhoods in Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville, Piedmont, and Weaver will see heavier pedestrian activity. Wear reflective costumes, use sidewalks + crosswalks, and drivers should slow down and avoid distractions.

The World Ballet Company will perform a touring ballet program at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov.

4 (7 p.m.), bringing professional classical choreography and theatrical storytelling to local audiences; contact the arts center for ticket availability and pricing.

JSU associate professor Dr. Arup Ghosh co-authored research that received the 2026 USEC Test of Time Award for a study on parental controls versus teen self-regulation in mobile safety (75 apps, 42 features), which found 89% of features focused on parental monitoring.