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...

Science Students Win Regionals to Secure Spot in National Science Bowl

A team of high school students from the Oxford School District won their regional competition for the 2019 National Science Bowl last week and...

Britt Sentenced to 25 Years For Killing Oxford Teacher While Driving Drunk

A man charged with driving drunk and killing Oxford math teacher Sherry Buford was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday. Joseph Britt, 36, of...

TEDxUniversityofMississippi: Sharks, Sports, Bathroom Fears and More

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com TEDxUniversityofMississippi returns to Oxford on next week offering talks on a wide variety of subjects from sharks to sports psychology. Eight professionals will speak...

Several Wait For Last Minute to Qualify For Local Elections

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Several Lafayette County residents waited for the last few days before today's deadline to qualify for local elections. Since Monday, six more...

Say Yes to the Dress: Prom Edition Helps Fulfill Dreams

By Janis Kruger Hottytoddy.com intern Most little girls begin dreaming of their high school prom from the time they start to play dress up with their...

Read More About the Bands at This Year’s Double Decker Arts Festival

This year's Double Decker Arts Festival features several regional performers as well as nationally-known headliners. Kicking off this year's event on Friday during the special...

Double Decker Arts Festival Music, Poster Revealed

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Video by Talbert Toole The Grammy award-winning band Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will be this year's headliner at the 24th...

Oxford Dubbed Best High School Sports Town in Mississippi

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Oxford was dubbed the best high school sports town in Mississippi by Maxpreps.com—a source for high school sports. The website noted that...

New Public Notice Signs Will Grab Your Attention

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Residents will no longer have to squint their eyes to read the small signs once used by the city to let...

OPD Reports Four Felony Arrests in the Past Week

The Oxford Police Department made several felony arrests over the last few days. On Feb. 20, officers took a report from LaRousse Salon and Spa...