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 County Woman Dies After ATV Wreck

A local woman died Tuesday after losing control of an all-terrain vehicle. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to County Road 354,...

Volunteers Needed for Fun 1-Mile Run for K-5 Kids

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2IhV9qrLBU Hundreds of children from around the LOU community will be waking up early on Aug. 13 and start the day with...

Crime & Fire Reports from April 4, 2019

The following reports were made April 4, 2019, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise noted. Oxford Police Department issued 38 tickets,...

Oxford Gets Overlooked for Help With Road Projects

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Something is generally better than nothing. However, when it comes to the amount of money Oxford received from state and federal...

MS Supreme Court Justice Shares History of U.S. Constitution with DAR

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Did you know that George Washington was known to be quite the dancer? Or that James Madison might have been called...

Crime & Emergency Calls from April 3, 2019

The following reports were made April 3, 2019, by city and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise indicated. Oxford Police Department issued 27 tickets, investigated...

Oxford Local Showcases Art at Pearl River Glass Studio

The Gallery at Pearl River Glass Studio presents Oxford resident Constance Pierce's artwork from April 13-May 21. Pierce's artwork is related to the commencement of...

UM Alumnus Named Senior Vice President of Local Trustmark Bank

Ole Miss alumnus Matt McCraw was recently named senior vice president of Oxford's Trustmark National Bank.  McCraw joined Trustmark in 2018 and has 20 years...

Aldermen Considering Adding E-Cigs, Vape Pens to Smoking Ban Ordinance

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Vaping may soon not be allowed inside public buildings or outside in any Oxford park if the Oxford Board of Aldermen...

Lafayette County Woman Dies After ATV Wreck

A local woman died Tuesday after losing control of an all-terrain vehicle. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to County Road 354,...