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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...

UMMC Pediatric Experts Encourage Masks, Vaccinations for Safe In-person Learning

As schools around the state begin a new semester of in-person learning, University of Mississippi Medical Center pediatric experts and leaders from the state’s pediatrician group encourages parents to protect their children from COVID-19 and the Omicron variant.  

LC Schools to Hold Meetings on Block Scheduling for Parents Next Week

The Lafayette County School District will hold a series of public meetings for anyone interested in learning more about block scheduling.

Free COVID-19 Testing at Depot Resumes Jan. 10

FREE COVID-19 testing for symptomatic or asymptomatic students, faculty and staff at the University-Oxford Depot on campus will resume Monday, Jan. 10. Testing will be offered...

Four Qualify for New Lafayette County Court Judge Race in First Three Days of Qualification Period

The qualifying period for the 2022 election began three days ago for a handful of mostly judicial races for Lafayette County.

Most Colleges Starting Semester as Planned as COVID-19 Surges

As COVID-19 cases reach a record high in Mississippi, some colleges are delaying or moving classes online while most will start the spring semester as planned. 

As Omicron Rages Through MS, Treatments are in Short Supply

By Will Stribling Mississippi Today The omicron wave in Mississippi is in full swing, with the Mississippi Department of Health reporting 4,840 new cases and 37...

Rain, Snow, Sleet All Possible Thursday Morning for N. MS

Driving to school or work Thursday morning might be a bit tricky.

OSD Strongly Recommends Masks, not Requiring Them

The Oxford School District will not be requiring students and staff to wear masks when they return to school Thursday.

Oxford Leaders Say ‘Yes’ to Extended Alcohol Sales on Super Bowl Sunday

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Fans who will be watching the Super Bowl at one of Oxford's many restaurants next month will be able to buy...

Oxford Aldermen Vote to Require Masks Inside City Buildings When Social Distancing is Not Possible

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Masks are once again required inside city-owned facilities when social distancing cannot be achieved. The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the mandate...