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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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OPD Officer of the Year Credits Shift With His Successes

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Patrol Sgt. Kevin Parker was named Officer of the Year by the Oxford Police Department recently for his outstanding service and...

Obit: Celebrating the Life of Bonnie Clay Purvis

Mrs. Bonnie Purvis, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. The graveside service will be Friday, January...

Rural Broadband Internet Bill Passes Senate

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com A Rural Broadband Internet bill that will allow electric power associations to provide internet services passed the Senate this morning and...

Currence Foundation ‘Move On Up Mississippi’ Opens Grant Cycle

Because of overwhelming donor support and an ongoing desire to improve access to health education initiatives in Lafayette County, Chef John Currence’s foundation Move On...

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour Kicks Off New Season Thursday

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour, Oxford’s award-winning music and literature show, will open its spring season this upcoming Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m....

Pontotoc Man Charged with Assault in Oxford

The Oxford Police Department arrested a Pontotoc man Sunday for allegedly assaulting someone in Oxford. On Sunday, OPD officers were notified of an assault that...

Sheriff’s Department Investigating Horse Shot in Face

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the apparent intentional shooting of a horse on County Road 253. According to the horse’s...

Oxford, Lafayette Holding Job Fairs on Feb. 9

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Teachers looking for a job in one of the LOU community's schools will get a “twofer” when the Oxford and Lafayette...

Learn About Historic Preservation Tax Credits, Legalities at Free Workshop

Join the Mississippi Heritage Trust and the New Orleans for a Preservation Toolkit Workshop this week to learn about the fundamental principles of historic...

Vicki Stevens Will Create 2019 Double Decker Official Artwork

Visit Oxford has selected the artist who will create the 2019 Double Decker Art Festival poster. Vicki Stevens was selected as this year’s artist from...
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