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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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Mayor Tannehill: No Action Taken Regarding Suspension of More OPD Officers

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill denied rumors that other police officers may have been suspended or terminated in connection with the murder of Dominique Clayton,...

Memphis Man Charged With Statutory Rape Involving Lafayette Teen

A man accused of having sexual relations with a female juvenile in Lafayette County was recently arrested in Memphis. Oxford Police Department responded to a...

OPD Arrests 2 for DUI 4th, Shoplifting

OPD recently arrested two Lafayette and Yalobusha County citizens for DUI and shoplifting. Daphne Rogers, 39, of Water Valley, was attempting to flee Kroger when...

Quick Thinking by OPD Officer Helps Save Local Man’s Life

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com An Oxford police officer was recognized last week for his quick response that helped save the life of a local man...

Memorial Day Ceremony to be Held Monday at National Guard Armory

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Area residents are invited this Memorial Day to honor those who paid the ultimate price to ensure the liberties we all...

Judge Denies Bond for Kinne

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Bond has been denied for the former Oxford police officer charged with the murder of Dominique “Lucy” Clayton. On Friday, Lafayette County...

Oxford City Pool Opening Delayed

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Due to more damage and necessary repairs needed at the Oxford City Pool, the pool's opening for this weekend has been...

Clayton Family, Attorney to Hold Press Conference Friday

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com   The family of murder victim Dominique “Lucy” Clayton and their attorney will be holding a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Friday...

Judge Recuses Himself from Clayton Murder Proceedings

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Third District Circuit Court Judge Andrew Howorth has filed an order recusing himself from future court preceding in the murder case...

Online Fundraiser Established for Family of Slain Oxford Mother

A GoFundMe has been set up for the children of Dominique "Lucy" Clayton who was killed last weekend. A former Oxford police officer, Matthew Kinne,...
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