Mayor Tannehill: Oxford officials view rapid growth, large crowds as opportunities, not problem

Editor’s note: Robyn Tannehill is the second-term mayor of Oxford and is unopposed for a third term. This piece is part of an ongoing Mississippi Today Ideas series showcasing perspectives of mayors across the state.Oxford is experiencing unprecedented growth and the challenges we face are unique in Mississippi.The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that in 2023 Oxford had a population of only 27,000 residents. On any given weekday in Oxford, we have more than 80,000 people in town with a stude