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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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Lafayette County Positive COVID-19 Cases Jumps by 33 in 24-Hours

Lafayette County saw its biggest jump of active COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period since tracking began in March, according to data from the...

Oxford Mayor Says Data Proves Face Coverings Work

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill says data provides proof that requiring face coverings helps to slow down the spread of COVID-19. On Tuesday,...

Hit-and-Run Wreck Kills Child, Suspect Still At-Large

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a child Tuesday night. According to MHP, at 10:23 p.m.,...

Sheriff’s Department Arrests 2 on Stolen Gun Charge

On Sunday, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of County Road 405 for a report of shooting in the...

Boys & Girls Club Announces Celebrity Dancers for Annual Fundraiser

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi is once again asking local celebrities to put on their dancing shoes to raise funds for the...

University Officials: Fall Classes Will End Before Thanksgiving

University officials announced Wednesday evening they are modifying the fall 2020 academic schedule in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes will still begin on schedule...

Construction Currently Under Way to Relocate UM Confederate Statue

By Anna Grace Usery Editor-in-Chief anna.grace.usery@hottytoddy.com Construction related to the relocation of the Confederate statue located in the Circle on the University of Mississippi's campus is currently...

Volta Taverna, Jinsei Shut Down After Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

Two of Oxford's most popular restaurants are shutting down for the rest of the week after employees at both locations tested positive for COVID-19. Volta...

Paragon Bank Makes $5,000 Donation to The Pantry

In seeing community need during the COVID-19 pandemic, one local business is doing its part by donating money to helping feed hundreds in the...

Reward Offered for Information on Lafayette County Burglaries

Lafayette County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of two men involved in two burglaries...
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