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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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Crime & Emergency Reports for March 28, 2019

The following reports were made March 25, 2019, by city and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise indicated. Oxford Police Department issued 32 tickets, investigated...

Oxford School District Named District of Innovation

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Mississippi State Board of Education has approved plans for the Oxford School District to become Mississippi’s newest District of Innovation,...

UM to Host Annual MSPA Convention for High School Journalism Students

By Carson McKinney Hottytoddy.com intern cqmckinn@go.olemiss.edu The Mississippi Scholastic Press Association spring convention will gather high school student journalists from around the state next week to attend...

Family Dollar Transitions to Dollar Tree on University Avenue

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Family Dollar—located on University Avenue behind Oby's—transitioned into Dollar Tree Wednesday after the company announced the closing of 390 stores in...

Holli’s Sweet Tooth Announces Candy Store Closing

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Holli's Sweet Tooth—located in the ally of Oxford Square North—announced Wednesday morning it will be closing its doors. Business owners Meghan and...

Community Rallies for OHS Graduate After Tragic Loss

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Oxford community is reaching out to one of its own to help former Oxford High School football player DeChristian “DC”...

Magnolia Montessori School Hosts Sixth Drawdown Fundraiser

The Magnolia Montessori School (MMS)—located on College Hill Road—will host their sixth annual drawdown fundraiser, "Oh, What a Night at Gatsby’s," Friday, March 29...

Lafayette Sheriff Deputies Investigate Armed Robbery at Abbeville DG

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department is investigating a reported armed robbery at the Dollar General in Abbeville. According to reports, at about 9 p.m., Wednesday,...

Overby Center Welcomes WaPo Media Columnist for “The Truth About Fake News” Talk

With the phrase "fake news" increasingly used in jokes and memes, the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics will convene a panel of...

Crime & Fire Calls from March 18, 2019

The following reports were made March 18, 2019, by city and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise indicated. Oxford Police Department issued 10 tickets, investigated...
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