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...

Tarasque Cucina Invites Patrons for New Dine-In Service

By Anna Grace Usery Editor-in-Chief anna.grace.usery@hottytoddy.com Local Italian eatery Tarasque Cucina announced last week they will now be offering dine-in service. Previously, the restaurant—located at 1611 Jackson Avenue...

Currence to Renovate 208 S. Lamar for New Po’boy Restaurant

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Chef and Restauranter John Currence and the City Grocery Restaurant Group are hoping to bring the Big Easy to the Little...

Oxford Aldermen to Consider Resignation of 2 OPD Officers Tuesday

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com A request to accept the resignations of two officers in the Oxford Police Department will go before the Oxford Board of...

Woman Shot to Death in Lafayette County

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com A Lafayette County woman was killed Friday afternoon after allegedly being shot by a 76-year-old man. Deputies responded at about 1:22 p.m....

Fourth of July Holiday Will Feature Slew of Activities

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com From dances to bouncy houses to fireworks, Oxford’s Fourth of July weekend has something for everyone. The Family Crisis Services of Northwest...

Faulkner Enthusiasts on Day 2 of Quentin Compson Plaque Quest

The "Mississippi Pilgrims," a group traveling to Boston to seek out the plaque memorializing Quentin Compson, a character in several of William Faulkner’s works....

U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi Died Thursday

"I will now return to my beloved Mississippi and my family and friends there. I will miss this stately Chamber and this city. I...

Alligator Hunting Permits to be Awarded Via Drawing

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will be accepting applications for permits to hunt alligators in Mississippi waters starting on Friday. The 2019...

Kroger Expansion/Renovation Expected to Start This Summer

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Renovations and the expansion of the Oxford Kroger should begin within the next few weeks, according to the Kroger Delta Division. “We...

Ole Miss Grad to Represent Oxford in Miss Hospitality Competition

Lakyn Gibson will represent Oxford in the 70th Miss Hospitality Competition at the Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater in Downtown Hattiesburg on July 26-27 at 8...