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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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Oxford Crime & Fire Reports for Nov. 16-18, 2018

The following reports were made Nov. 16-18, 2018, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies. Oxford Police Department issued 52 tickets, investigated eight...

List of Restaurants, Stores Open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday

Obituary: Celebrating the Life of Ole Miss Football Legend, John A. Dottley

Mr. John Albert “Kayo” Dottley, Sr., age 90, died on November 17, 2018 at Merit Health River Region Medical Center. Funeral services will be...

OIS Students Will Start Later When New School is Complete

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com To help keep drop-off and pick-up traffic down once the new Oxford Elementary School is built, students attending Oxford Intermediate will...

9-Year-Old Oxford Girl’s Essay Wins Cannon Contest

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Gist family found Wilbur in a box on the side of the road. He was emaciated and could barely walk....

Green to Head Oxford’s New Development Services Department

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com In 2013, the city of Oxford briefly considered closing the Oxford Conference Center when it wasn't making enough money to cover...

IHL Board Announces Larry Sparks Will Serve as Interim UM Chancellor

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning named University of Mississippi Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Larry D. Sparks as...

Planning Commission OKs Kroger Requests for Expansion

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Oxford Planning Commission had given Kroger a thumbs up on its plans to double the size of the Oxford store. The...

Final Plans Approved for University Avenue Sonic

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The owner of the Sonic fast-food restaurant being rebuilt on University Avenue jumped over the final hurdle before starting construction Monday. Since...

Planning Commission OKs Kroger Requests for Expansion

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Oxford Planning Commission had given Kroger a thumbs up on its plans to double the size of the Oxford store. The...
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