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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...

Fergndan’s Wood Fired Pizza Showcases an Unusual Flip

John and Laurabeth Ferguson's "Fergndan’s Wood Fired Pizza Cafe" located on Highway 30 introduces a brand new concept and taste to Oxford's pizza offerings....

Vote Tuesday on Lafayette School Bond Referendum

By Alyssa Schnugg Staff writer alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Residents living inside the Lafayette County School District are being asked to head to the polls Tuesday to cast their vote...

Mississippi Community Takes to Social Media for Goodbyes to Sheriff East

Since the death of Sheriff F.D. "Buddy" East Saturday, citizens, friends and government officials from around Oxford and Mississippi took to social media to...

Around Oxford in 7 Instagrams: Back to the Grove Edition

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Mitchell: Any Consequence for Clinging to a Sinking Ship?

Long before there was a mutiny aboard H.M.S. Bounty, it was clear Capt. Bligh was unfit. As tensions built, the choice for his officers...

Blair McElroy Named Senior International Officer at UM

During the 2017-18 academic year at the University of Mississippi, Blair McElroy watched over 877 international students as interim senior international officer. In that position,...

Sheriff East’s Daughter Shares Memories of the Man Behind the Gold Badge

By Alyssa Schnugg staff writer alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Sheriff F.D. “Buddy” East was known to the residents of Lafayette County as the man who dedicated his life to keeping...

Funeral Services For Late Sheriff East Set For Friday

Sheriff F.D. “Buddy” East, 75, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. The funeral service will be Friday, Sept....

Rebels Show Their Strength in Second Half Against SIU

By Adam Brown Sports Editor adam.brown@hottytoddy.com. The Ole Miss Rebels defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis inside the Vaught 76-41 with a strong second half performance. Ole Miss...

Lafayette County’s Sheriff Buddy East Dead at 76

By Alyssa Schnugg Staff writer alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Lafayette County Sheriff F.D. "Buddy East" died this morning at the age of 76 after a brief illness, according to Lafayette...