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7 Funny Things Southerners Say About Cold Weather

Judging the weather based on numerical temperatures is boring. Besides, if it’s 35 or 40 degrees, who can tell the difference? Southerners love a...

Students Honored for Creating Positive Change

By Rhodes Walker University of Mississippi A student activist, professor and leader, Don Cole has retired from the University of Mississippi but continues to influence the...

9 Lives Cat Rescue to Hold Spay Day

The annual Spay Day will be held on Feb. 20.

Topgolf Live Stadium Tour Set to Visit Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will be home to the Topgolf Live Stadium Tour March 24-27, Ole Miss Athletics announced  on Saturday. Tickets for the unique event will...

A Place for All

By Mary Stanton Knight University of Mississippi A gift from a University of Mississippi alumnus will support Spring Pride Camp, an annual event designed to provide...

Snow Expected Sunday in Oxford

Snow is expected to fall in Oxford Sunday but there may not be enough for making snowmen and sledding.

Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Mississippi Medical Marijuana

Sen. Kevin Blackwell recited Bob Dylan's "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" — "everybody must get stoned" — and passed out various sized hemp samples before the Senate on Thursday passed a long-debated Mississippi medical marijuana program.

Walk-On’s Request for Outdoor Dining Denied Due to Lack of Parking

The Oxford Planning Commission recently denied a request from the owner of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux to build an outdoor dining area onto its location in the University Shopping Center.

OSD Closes School Friday Due to COVID-19

The Oxford School District announced that schools will be closed Friday due to rising COVID-19 cases and quarantines, especially among teachers.

Designated Pick-up Areas for Ride-Share Drivers Begins Jan. 19

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Starting next week, vehicles for hire will be required to pick up customers at one of three newly designated locations after...

Major Tax Cut, Teacher Pay Raise Proposals Sail Through House with Bipartisan Support

In less than 45 minutes Wednesday afternoon, the House approved legislation that would provide the largest tax cut in the state’s history and one of Mississippi’s largest teacher pay raises.