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10 Ways to Tell You’re Talking to an Ole Miss Student, Part 2

Discover the vibrant, humorous traditions that define Ole Miss students, from The Grove to The Vaught, and everything in between.

Hotty Toddy News Services - December 17, 2024

Oxford SO & SO Publisher Aims to Give Southern Writers a Voice

Anna Grace Usery Editor-in-Chief anna.grace.usery@hottytoddy.com Like some who sing in the shower or hum their favorite songs constantly, Yalobusha County native Richard Burns is always drafting a...

Oxford Woman is Fire Dept. Assistant By Day, Drag Racer and Tap Dancer by Night

By Alyssa Schnugg Staff writer alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Even at 62, Davii Jo Chinault can still rival the Energizer Bunny. Petite in stature, the long-time Oxonian lives big. “I was always...

Oxford Native Julian Rankin Revisits Ed Scott's Catfish Dream

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Oxford native and author Julian Rankin has delved into the story of Mississippi’s Ed Scott Jr.—the first nonwhite owner and...

UM Hires New Strategic Communications and Marketing Spokesperson

The University of Mississippi has named Jim Zook, former head of communications for Deloitte and Touche in Atlanta, to the associate vice chancellor for...

YAC Hosts Creative Fellowship Exhibition

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com From retired physicians to preschool directors, many Oxford residents—with ties to the University of Mississippi—are creating art for a special...

FNB Oxford Partners with The Pantry for "Christmas in July"

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Christmas might be a few months away, but FNB Oxford is partnering with The Pantry to celebrate “Christmas in July”—...

Jay Hughes: Internet Sales Tax and Cheating Your Hometown

With a looming special session and all the rush to be “for” or “against” an internet sales tax, it’s important to understand what it...

Local Chick-fil-A Patrons Participate in "Cow Appreciation Day" July 10

By Cameron Riser hottytoddy.com intern Chick-Fil-A on Jackson Ave. saw several children, teens, and adults dressed in spotted black and white attire as they participated in...

Camp Hopewell Sparks Nostalgia Between Generations

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Summertime is filled with friends, outdoor activities like hiking and swimming, and sleepovers. All these can be found in one...

Cups' New Design Reflects Oxford Community With Rustic Flair

By Jim Roberts hottytoddy.com freelancer Bryan Spillman, a self-taught carpenter, walks in the shoes of his Master... sort of. Spillman was a leader in the Young Life...