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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...

9 Lives Cat Rescue Had a Busy Year Helping Our Area Feline Friends

The last year has been a busy one for 9 Lives Cat Rescue an all-volunteer rescue that attempts to control the feral and unwanted kitten population through spay/neuter and fostering programs.

‘Francis’ the Price Street Pig is Home

The beloved Price Street Pig that was stolen just before Thanksgiving will be spending Christmas at home.

Listing of Local Storm Shelters in Oxford, Lafayette County

A cold front will bring heavy rain, gusty winds and a chance for tornadoes tonight into early Saturday.

Roundabout at Hwy. 7/9 Split Now Open

The new roundabout at the Highway7/9 split is now open, announced the Mississippi Department of Transportation Friday morning.

Oxford’s Assets Worth $293M

Some local residents might say that the experience of living in Oxford is priceless; however, on paper Oxford is worth $293 million.

Cold Front Could Bring Severe Storms Friday in Oxford

Lafayette County, and most of north Mississippi, is currently under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather Friday night, according to the National Weather Service.

OHS 2 Minute Morning

https://youtu.be/UkQyheDlquY Courtesy of Oxford High School

Lafayette School District Considering Block Schedule for Grades 7-12

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The School Board met Monday and heard an update from Assistant Superintendent Patrick Robinson on the district's research into whether block...

University of Mississippi Suspends COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

The University of Mississippi is suspending efforts to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 after a federal court in Georgia issued a nationwide injunction Tuesday prohibiting the federal government from enforcing the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for federal contractors.

Oxford Leaders OK Designated Ride-Share Pick-Up Areas on Square

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance change Tuesday that sets the time drivers must use three designated pick-up areas in the downtown Square area.