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Abner’s Closes its Doors in Oxford After 30 Years

After 30 years of serving up its “famous” chicken tenders in Oxford, Abner's closed its doors for the last time Sunday. Abner White opened the...

Alyssa Schnugg - November 21, 2023

UM Hosts 4th Annual Special Olympics Spring Games

By Sierra Whitten Hottytoddy.com intern sbwhitte@go.olemiss.edu Bouncing balls, swishing shots, and smiling faces took over the Turner Center last weekend when Special Olympics of Mississippi hosted its...

Ole Miss Spring Breakers Consider Coronavirus Impact on Travel

Story contributed by Annie Sharp (agsharp@go.olemiss.edu) and Denver Haggard (cdjhaggar@go.olemiss.edu). With spring break quickly approaching, many Ole Miss students are watching the news to stay...

UM Student Vying for Prestigious Truman Scholarship Nomination

Story contributed by Artez Gibson Broadcast journalism student agibson4@go.olemiss.edu Nearly 800 of the best students in the country applied and one student from the University of...

What’s Up with Oxford’s Fillup with Billups Restaurant?

One Oxford breakfast joint has been closed indefinitely due to a structural issue with the flooring. A loud popping sound was reportedly heard throughout the...

Ole Miss Reacts to U.S. House Passing Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act

Since 1900, Congress has repeatedly proposed bills to make lynching a federal hate crime, and every time they failed. But, as of Wednesday, February...

The Oxford Police Department Launches New Podcast

You don't generally think of a microphone as a crime-stopping tool, but Oxford police have recently created a new podcast called Off The Beat....

Pinelake Campus Pastor Makes ‘Eternal Investments’ in UM Students’ Lives

By Ally Nichols Hottytoddy.com intern asnicho2@go.olemiss.edu Jody Schmelzer, the campus pastor at Pinelake Church in Oxford, is leading many people to Christ. Through encouragement, support, growth, and...

UM Magazine Students Visit Southern Living for Editor Meet-and-Greet

By Sima Bhowmik for Hottytoddy.com srbhowmi@go.olemiss.edu Sid Evans, editor-in-chief of Southern Living magazine, and his associates welcomed a group of undergraduate and graduate-level students from the University...

Oxford Afloat’s Therapy Promotes Healing Float Experience

By Margaux Pope Hottytoddy.com intern mnpope@go.olemiss.edu Float therapy is a powerful wellness tool when used cumulatively, and it helps patients with relaxation, pain relief, and sleep, according...

POLICOM Ranks Oxford No. 8 Micropolitan in US

The much-anticipated new economic strength rankings from POLICOM Corporation (policom) were recently released, and Oxford is ranked No. 8 out of 542 micropolitans in...