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...

Hill Country Roots Org. Educates Community on Importance of Plant Life

By Tavia Moore Hottytoddy.com intern tmoore4@go.olemiss.edu Hill Country Roots, a local service organization, has developed an initiative to plant trees throughout the city of Oxford and Lafayette...

Lyric Oxford Hosting Trivia Night for Fans of ‘The Office’

By Katelyn McKinney Hottytoddy.com intern kamckin1@go.olemiss.edu The Lyric Oxford welcomes fans of "The Office" to a party and trivia night Thursday, Feb. 20. With doors opening at...

Kappa Kappa Gamma Leads Feed the Hunger Pack-A-Thon Event

By Katelyn McKinney Hottytoddy.com intern kamckin@go.olemiss.edu Kappa Kappa Gamma is once again gearing up for the Feed the Hunger Pack-a-Thon - an annual event where volunteers participate...

Oxford Crime & Fire Calls From Feb. 7-9, 2020

The following reports were made Feb. 7-9, 2020, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise noted. Oxford Police Department issued 28...

Alleged Apartment Rental Scammer Turns Himself into OPD

A recent scam involving a fake apartment rental has resulted in a second arrest. In December, Shanterica Gillard, 22, was arrested after a victim reported...

JSU President Resigns After Arrest, Alumni Challenging IHL

By Ashley F.G. Norwood for Mississippi Today The Jackson State University National Alumni Association is challenging the process for selecting leaders of the state’s universities. The alumni...

Starkville Man Arrested in Oxford for Vehicle Burglary

On Monday, officers with the Oxford Police Department were called to a residence on Massee Circle for an auto burglary. A witness was able to...

Area Flood Warning Issued Until Early Wednesday

By Luke Little Hottytoddy.com intern lblittle@go.olemiss.edu The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a flood warning for the Little Tallahatchie Canal near New Albany, with...

Two Women Arrested for Felony Shoplifting

On Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the Depot Antique Mall for a shoplifting report. Two female suspects were quickly identified as Tina Randall, 47, and...

Man Charged With Burglarizing Oxford Barbershop

An Oxford man was arrested Friday for allegedly breaking into a local barbershop. According to the Oxford Police Department, investigators were called to Don &...