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College Sports Needs a CBA, Not a Congressional Bailout

Congress is currently working to push through legislation to save college sports because those who used to hold the power no longer do and...

Local Women’s Volunteer Organization Holds Month-Long Diaper Drive

The Junior League of Oxford, an international women's volunteer organization with local roots, is putting the thanks in Thanksgiving by hosting its biannual Diaper...

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour Sets Season Finale, Holiday Party

If the Thacker Mountain Radio Hour were a sports team, it would be peaking at the right time. With just three shows to go, beginning...

Anna’s Advise: Prioritize your mental health

By Anna Belson HottyToddy Intern Prioritizing your mental health in college is something that most people don’t take into account at first. Coming in from high...

National Speech & Debate Association Announces 2022-2023 Leading Chapter Awards

The Oxford High School Speech and Debate team has earned the National Speech and Debate Association’s 2022-23 Leading Chapter Award.  Out of more than 3,000 participating...

Kelly English is Cooking for the Cause

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi Renowned chef Kelly English will be serving a gourmet meal Nov. 17 as part of a benefit dinner at...

OPD Charges Two for Fountain Vandalism

The Oxford Police Department has arrested and charged the two women caught on video vandalizing a fountain in a local park. On Oct. 24, OPD...

Gov. Tate Reeves’ Top Political Donors Received $1.4B in State Contracts From His Agencies

by Julia James, Geoff Pender, Bobby Harrison, Taylor Vance and Adam Ganucheau Mississippi Today Gov. Tate Reeves’ top campaign contributors netted $1.4 billion in state contracts...

Halloween in Oxford

By Morgan Butz HottyToddy Intern In the heart of Oxford, Halloween is not just a date on the calendar; it's a vibrant celebration marked by...

Oxford Artist Guild Annual Art Show Kicks off Nov. 3 at the Powerhouse

The Oxford Artists' Guild is having its annual exclusive art show from Nov. 3 through Jan. 8. Works may be viewed during regular hours or...

University Launches Faculty Laureates Program

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi is launching a new program to promote creativity among its faculty. Faculty Laureates showcases excellence in academic...