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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...

Bill Taylor - August 14, 2024

Oxford Building Boom Rocks As Community Grows With Ole Miss

The building boom in Oxford is reaching sonic dimensions. The city issued building permits totaling nearly $65,000,000 during the last six months, and that is...

Football Player Bobby Hill Arrested for Sexual Assault

Bobby Hill, cornerback on the Ole Miss football team, was arrested Tuesday afternoon by the Oxford Police Department. Hill is charged with sexually assaulting...

A Thank-You to Teachers Enduring Cabin Fever

I became acutely aware last night of the stoic campaign Oxford area teachers must be enduring. My wife and our two daughters and I went...

Tribute to Larry Speakes Scheduled at Overby Center

The life and career of Larry Speakes, who rose from student journalist at Ole Miss to become White House spokesman for President Ronald Reagan,...

Ole Miss New Media 'Expand Your Brand' Conference

Registration is now open for The University of Mississippi and the Meek School of Journalism and New Media's 'Expand Your Brand' Conference. The conference...

HottyToddy.com presents 662 News from North Mississippi

Our niche at HottyToddy.com is anything and everything related to Oxford and Ole Miss. However, we know 'Hotty Toddy' reaches far beyond the boarders...

MSMA Champions 'Return to Play' Bill Passed in Senate Thursday

Starting July 1, state law will protect athletes who sustain head injuries in the course of school activities. Coined “Return to Play” legislation, Mississippi...

Oxford Eagle May Be Up for Sale

Owners of the Oxford Eagle and executives of two out of town newspapers refused to comment on whether the local paper is for sale. A...

Oxford Receives High Honor from TVA

Hooray, Oxford! The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has chosen Oxford as a Valley Sustainable Gold Community. Oxford is the first city in Mississippi to...

Board Agrees Parking Meters Needed on Square

Oxford's Board of Aldermen and Mayor Pat Patterson agreed to re-institute paid premium parking via parking meters on the Oxford Square at their meeting...