News Briefs

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...

Man Arrested on UM Campus for Multiple Auto Burglaries

Officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to three reports of auto burglary on Van Buren Avenue Wednesday that led to an arrest. Several security...

Crime & Emergency Reports from Feb. 26, 2020

The following reports were made Feb. 26, 2020, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise noted. Oxford Police Department issued seven tickets,...

Far-Putting Rebel Fan to Get New Car Saturday

By Katelyn McKinney Hottytoddy.com intern kamckin1@go.olemiss.edu When Mary Ann Wakefield bought tickets for her and her daughter to see the Ole Miss Rebels take on the Alabama...

TEDxUniversity of Mississippi Promotes ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’ Through Community Engagement

By Lauren Davis Hottytoddy.com intern lcdavis1@go.olemiss.edu The annual TEDxUniversity of Mississippi event is a gathering place for students, faculty, and LOU community members to be challenged...

Abbeville Man Charged With Aggravated Assault After Firing Gun

An Abbeville man was arrested Monday for allegedly shooting at another person during an argument. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department, on Monday deputies...

Oxford Students Win National Science Bowl Regional Competition

A team of high school students from Oxford won their regional competition for the 2020 National Science Bowl this past weekend and will compete...

Oxford Crime & Emergency Reports from Feb. 24, 2020

The following reports were made Feb. 24, 2020, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise noted. Oxford Police Department issued seven...

Fill-Up With Billups Temporarily Closed for Structural Concerns

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com A local restaurant was temporarily closed by the city of Oxford for structural concerns Sunday. Senior Building Inspector Chris Carter was contracted...

Oxford Crime & Emergency Reports from Feb. 21-23

The following reports were made Feb. 21-23, 2020, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise noted. Oxford Police Department issued 30...

Lyric Oxford Works with ABC to Curb Underage Drinking

The popular event venue, The Lyric Oxford, worked with the Mississippi Alcohol Beverages Control Bureau of Enforcement recently to help reduce underage drinking. On Feb....