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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...

Arrest Warrant for Woman Who Accused Emmett Till Found in Courthouse Basement

By Mina Corpuz Mississippi Today An unserved arrest warrant in the lynching case of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago has been found in...

NEMEPA/NE SPARC Partner to Form Bright Ideas Program for Local Teachers

Through Bright Ideas, teachers can illuminate students’ love of learning. The goal of the Bright Ideas grant program is to encourage, support and celebrate...

Oxford School District Makes Dual Enrollment Free for Eligible Students

The Oxford School District Board of Trustees voted in favor of providing financial assistance to students enrolled in dual enrollment courses offered on the...

1998 State Court Ruling Leads to Lawsuit That Could Prolong MS Abortion Fight

By Bobby Harrison Mississippi Today An all but forgotten 1998 ruling by the state Supreme Court declaring a right to an abortion is granted in the...

What Does Abortion Look Like in Mississippi Now?

By Isabelle Taft Mississippi Today Abortion will likely become illegal in Mississippi in almost all cases within the next few weeks. Now that the U.S. Supreme Court...

Oxford Speech and Debate Students Place at National Tournament

Oxford High School students competed at the 2022 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky recently where they placed nationally in several categories. Sneha...

State Auditor’s Office Releases Cybersecurity Report

Today State Auditor Shad White’s office released a cybersecurity report regarding students’ ability to access potentially harmful and explicit materials online. OSA surveyed school districts...

Holcomb Dunbar Rebrands, Changes Name to Holcomb Law Group

Holcomb Dunbar Attorneys announced recently that it has completed a major rebranding to reflect the continued growth under its new name, Holcomb Law Group. The...

UM Professor Studies Effects of Internal Recognition on Promotions

By Claire Sahs University of Mississippi How does internal recognition affect promotions and retention of women in the field of academic medicine? That is a question...

New Loan Program Aimed at Nursing Shortage will Create More Student Debt

By Molly Minta Mississippi Today A new program intended to graduate more nurses in Mississippi will create more student debt and do little to fix Mississippi’s...