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...

Lafayette Leaders Renew Early Childhood Partnership Agreement

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved upping its contribution to the Early Childhood and Reading Development Partnership by $5,000 to...

Oxford Crime & Emergency Reports From May 17-19, 2019

The following reports were made May 17-19, 2019, by city and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise indicated. Oxford Police Department issued 18 tickets, investigated...

Gallery: Ole Miss Student Union Now Open to the Community

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com What began nearly three years ago as a renovation project for the Ole Miss community is finally at the finish line....

Preliminary Work to Begin Soon on West Oxford Loop Extension Phase 2

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Work is almost complete on the first phase of West Oxford Loop Extended, according to County Engineer Larry Britt. “I would say...

League of Women Voters Award Two Scholarships

The League of Women Voters Oxford/North Mississippi presented two $500 cash scholarships to graduating seniors at Lafayette High School and Oxford High School this...

Oxford Woman’s Death Being Investigated as Murder

The Oxford Police Department is investigating the death of an Oxford woman who was found Sunday afternoon in her Brittany Woods Subdivision home. According to...

OUT Buses Free to Ride in June, July

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Save some gas and ride one of the Oxford-University Transit buses for free this summer. OUT announced Friday that everyone can ride...

Officer Memorial Honors All Fallen Heroes

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com   The annual Police Officer Memorial Ceremony was held Thursday on the north lawn of the Lafayette County Courthouse. Each year, officers...

Man Convicted in DUI Death of UM Students Out of Prison

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The man convicted of aggravated DUI in the deaths of Ole Miss students John and Sarah Wheat was released from prison...

Crime & Emergency Reports from May 14, 2019

The following reports were made May 14, 2019, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise noted. Oxford Police Department issued 14 tickets,...