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...

Crime & Emergency Reports from April 29, 2019

The following reports were made April 29, 2019, by city and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise indicated. Oxford Police Department issued 18 tickets, investigated...

Spring Weather Touted for Double Decker Crowds

Despite a drunk backhoe driver and towing 20 cars, Oxford Police Interim Chief Jeff McCutchen said this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival was a...

Oxford Mother Charged With Death of Infant

An Oxford mother has been charged in the death of her infant child. According to the Oxford Police Department, Stephanie Henry, 31, of Oxford was...

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition Slated for June

Tupelo Elvis Festival hosts its thirteenth Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist (UETA) Competition this year June 7 and 8 in the BancorpSouth Arena. This year’s UETA...

Crime & Emergency Reports from April 26-28, 2019

The following reports were made April 26-28, 2019, by city and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise indicated. Oxford Police Department issued 134 tickets, investigated...

OPD: Charges to be Filed in Infant’s Death

The Oxford Police Department announced this morning that charges are expected to be filed against a suspect in custody after an infant died this...

Contract Disagreement Leads to Heated Discussion Between Oxford, Lafayette School Boards

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com A disagreement over a proposed contract between the Oxford and Lafayette County school boards could affect the future of the School...

Johnny Neumann Public Memorial Service Set for Monday at The Pavilion

A public memorial service for Ole Miss men's basketball legend Johnny Neumann will be held in The Pavilion Club at 5:30 p.m. CT on...

Crime & Emergency Reports From April 25, 2019

The following reports were made April 25, 2019, by city and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise indicated. Oxford Police Department issued 10 tickets, investigated...

Aldermen Nix $1 Million Reno for West Oxford Loop Extension Phase 2

By Anna Grace Usery Editor-in-Chief anna.grace.usery@hottytoddy.com In its special meeting Tuesday, April 23 the Board of Aldermen agreed they will not fund phase two of the West...