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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...

Chronically ill people suffer as Mississippi politicians quibble over medical marijuana

As politicians haggle over grams and taxes, THC levels and canopy space, license fees and excises, thousands of chronically ill Mississippi patients and families who believed they would have access to medical marijuana months ago per the will of the voters feel lost in the shuffle.

Top Local Stories in the Third Quarter of 2021

The third quarter of 2021 started off on July 1 with the city of Oxford swearing in its Mayor and Aldermen in front of City Hall.

MHP to ‘Intensely’ Enforce Safe Travel Over New Year Weekend

The Mississippi Highway Patrol will intensify enforcement efforts for the 2021-2022 New Years Holiday Travel Period, which will begin on Thursday at 6 a.m. and conclude on Sunday at midnight.

Severe Weather Risk Upgraded to ‘Enhanced’ for North Mississippi

Most of the Mid-South, including Lafayette County, has been upgraded to an Enhanced Risk for severe weather later today and into the evening hours.

UM School of Journalism and New Media Mourns the Loss of Professor Nancy McKenzie Dupont

Faculty, staff, students and alumni of the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media are mourning the loss of colleague and friend, Dr. Nancy McKenzie Dupont.

Top Local Stories in the Second Quarter of 2021

During the second quarter of 2021, life in Oxford continued to slowly return to the “normal” of pre-pandemic days.

Storms Expected Wednesday, New Year’s Day; Possible Snow Sunday

If you like a little variety in your weather, you're going to love the next few days in Lafayette County.

LCSD Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Service Awards

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department held its first Service Awards Banquet recently, recognizing several deputies and staff members who displayed outstanding service to the people of Lafayette County.

LC Law Enforcement Officer’s Training Academy Graduates 18

Eighteen recruits graduated recently from the Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officer's Training Academy that is geared for part-time and reserve deputies and officers.

Top Local Stories in the First Quarter of 2021

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com This week, Hotty Toddy News will be covering the top stories of 2021 for each quarter of the year, ending on...