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Fall Signing Day 2023: Seven OHS Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

During this morning's National Signing Day event, seven Oxford Charger student-athletes solidified their commitment to play on the college level. Family, friends, and teammates gathered...
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5 Die on Mississippi Highways Over New Year’s Holiday

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com At least five people died on the state's roads during the New Year's holiday, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Capt. Johnny...

Oxford Crime and Fire Reports from Dec. 28-Jan. 1, 2019

The following reports were made Dec. 28-Jan. 1, 2019, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise noted. Oxford Police Department issued...

Lafayette County Leaders Say ‘Yes’ to EPA Internet Options

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors signed a resolution last week to show their support in a recent push by the...

9 Lives Receives $3K Grant for Low-Cost Spay/Neutering

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Oxford's 9 Lives Cat Rescue was recently awarded $3,000 from the "I Care for Animals" Car Tag Program and will use the...

10-Year-Old Survives 23-Hour Hostage Standoff in Itawamba County

A 10-year-old girl was rescued in Itawamba County over the weekend after a man held her and her father hostage for more than 32...

Cole Spearheaded Change in Diversity, Inclusion at Ole Miss Throughout its Complex Past

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Sitting in his office Monday surrounded by shelves filled with books and keepsakes from over the years, Don Cole gently rubbed...

Lafayette County Under a Wind Advisory; Heavy Rain Expected

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory of Lafayette County until 6 p.m. tonight. Winds and heavy rain are expected throughout the day...

Oxford Crime & Fire Reports for Dec. 26, 2018

The following reports were made Dec. 26, 2018, by city and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise indicated. Oxford Police Department issued 56 tickets, investigated...

Oxford Police Officers Try to Save Deer Caught in Fence

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com When 4-year-old Shelby Anne saw four Oxford police officers bending over a deer near her apartment she was worried the deer...

Christmas Trees Can Serve Another Purpose

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com With all of the gift wrappings and other trash accumulated over the Christmas weekend being picked up by Oxford’s Environmental Services,...
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