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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

OFF Awarded More Than $21,000 in Grants from Mississippi Arts Commission

The Oxford Film Festival has been awarded a $20,100 operating grant and a $1,000 mini-grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a...

‘I Am Brave’ Organization Kicks Off 2nd Annual Single Mothers Event

By Jackson Solari Hottytoddy.com intern jjsolari@go.olemiss.edu Single mothers in the Oxford community have a chance to attend a free event, enjoy the fellowship of other single mothers...

One Delta Farmer May Lose $500,000 in Crop Revenue Due to Flooding

By Maison Brooks-Tolley UM Journalism Student Torrential downpours in the Mississippi Delta continue to cause detrimental flooding to farms around the Mississippi River. For 50 years Stick...

Newk’s Eatery Helps Educate Community by Spreading Awareness of Ovarian Cancer

By Austin Newcomb and Jacklyn Mansour Hottytoddy.com interns Newk’s Eatery founders and current employees aim to embody kindness and humility through a dedication to personal service...

Oxford Native, Cooking Enthusiast Loves to Spread Joy of Cooking With LOU Youths

By Jackson Solari Hottytoddy.com intern jjsolari@go.olemiss.edu Children of the Oxford community recently had a chance to sharpen their skills and talents in the culinary arts with FUNdamentals...

Friends, Family Commemorate the Life of Mississippi Historian David Sansing During Campus Memorial

By Carson McKinney Hottytoddy.com intern cqmckinn@go.olemiss.edu Friends, colleagues and family members gathered together July 10 at Paris-Yates Chapel on the University of Mississippi's campus to honor the...

Stout’s Carpet Owners Invested in Commitment to Community

By Aly Card, Lainey Stevens and Madison Jimenez Hottytoddy.com interns Stout’s Carpet and Flooring–located at 2 Private Road 2050–is a local business that takes pride in...

Students, Teachers Reflect on the Life of Oxford Teacher Sherry Buford

By Aly Card Hottytoddy.com intern On Feb. 15, 2018, one man’s decision to drive while intoxicated left a community shaken by the death of a beloved...

Ashley Luke Shows Dedication to Community, Ole Miss Athletics With Uplifting Attitude

By Madison Dyer Hottytoddy.com intern Wise grandmothers often say that behind every great man is a great woman. Beside every head coach is his wife who...

Oxford Event Planner Reflects on Learning from Betsey Johnson in NYC

By Riley Goerner Hottytoddy.com intern From a young age, children are taught to follow their dreams and do what they love. Not everyone succeeds at this,...