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...

Oxford Crime and Fire Reports from Feb. 6, 2020

The following reports were made Feb. 6, 2020, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise noted. Oxford Police Department issued 28...

Read More About the Bands at This Year’s Double Decker Arts Festival

This year’s Double Decker Arts Festival features several regional performers as well as nationally-known headliners. Here is this year's schedule and bios for each band. FRIDAY,...

Ole Miss’ 2020 ‘Most Beautiful’ Crowned at Annual Event

By Megan Suttles Hottytoddy.com intern mwsuttle@go.olemiss.edu The Ole Miss Student Activities Association hosted its 69th annual Parade of Beauties contest last night. Out of 67 participants, judges...

Oxford Crime Reports from Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2020

The following reports were made Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2020, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise noted. Oxford Police Department issued...

Powerball, Mega Millions Tickets Go Live in Mississippi; No Winner Yet

By Megan Suttles Hottytoddy.com intern mwsuttle@go.olemiss.edu Powerball and Megamillions tickets went on sale last week for the first time in Mississippi's history at roughly 1,500 different locations...

Ole Miss Baseball Player Arrested for DUI

Ole Miss Rebels starting pitcher Doug Nikhazy was arrested early Monday morning for driving while under the influence. Few details were made available in regards...

United Way Seeks Proposals for FY 2020-2021 Funding Cycle

Due to the generous support of its donors, the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County (UWOLC) will once again invest in worthwhile local programs and...

Lafayette County School Board Announces 16 Applicants for District 1 Seat

By Margaux Pope Hottytoddy.com intern mnpope@go.olemiss.edu The Lafayette County School District Board is actively interviewing candidates to fill a vacant seat on the school board. The District 1...

Annual Landscaping Camp Now Accepting Early Registration

Now in its fourth year, the award-winning Landscaping Camp—hosted by the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Foundation Retiree Attraction program—continues...

Oxford Seeks Permission for Later Super Bowl Sunday Alcohol Sales

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a resolution Tuesday during a special meeting asking the Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control Commission permission...