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HottyToddy.com is coming home.

We are grateful for the stewardship of Ole Miss Journalism and New Media in the operation of HottyToddy.com. HT will be offline as we...

Ole Miss’ Michael Simeon Goes to American Idol’s Top 24

Congratulations Michael Simeon for placing in American Idol's Top 24 last night! Simeon sang and rapped "Classic" by MKTO live at the House of Blues...

MDE Parent Meeting about Improving Reading for K-3 students Set for Feb. 25 in Oxford

Mississippi Department of Education officials will host a Feb. 25 regional parent meeting in Oxford to help north Mississippi parents learn ways to strengthen...

Oxford Crime Report: Wednesday, February 18

Oxford police responded to the following incidents: five disturbances, three alarms, three 911 hang up calls, two harassing phone calls, two malicious mischief, two...

Why Do Bars Close at Midnight on Saturdays in Oxford?

When the students began to trickle back from winter break, they celebrated on the Square. A quarter past midnight, the alleys are loud with drunken candor....

Oxford Community Invited to Explore World’s Largest Map of Africa Feb. 23, 24

The Oxford School District in partnership with the Mississippi Geographic Alliance at the University of Mississippi invite the community to explore the National Geographic’s...

Vicksburg Welcomes Malcolm Butler Home

The City of Vicksburg will host a parade and ceremony for Vicksburg native and Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler on Saturday, February 21 beginning...

Public Invited to Speak About Old Taylor Road Rezoning Request at Next Aldermen Meeting

At last night's Board of Aldermen meeting, there was a first reading of the petition to rezone 30 acres of land on Old Taylor...

City Hall Looks to Beef Up Security Following Tuesday Night Break-In

Officials at City Hall made an alarming discovering when they arrived at work this morning to garbage scattered across the floor after an apparent...

Oxford Fire Chief Urges Citizens to Check Smoke Detectors Regularly

One day after Oxford resident William Earl Williams, 44, died from smoke inhalation at his home, Oxford officials urged citizens to make sure their...

Shadows of Liberty to Screen at Off Square Books

The Square Books will have a free screening of Shadows of Liberty next Saturday at 5 p.m. The documentary shares insight on censorship, cover-ups and...