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Major Tax Cut, Teacher Pay Raise Proposals Sail Through House with Bipartisan Support

In less than 45 minutes Wednesday afternoon, the House approved legislation that would provide the largest tax cut in the state’s history and one of Mississippi’s largest teacher pay raises.

OPD Charges Four With Crimes of Theft in Unrelated Events

The Oxford Police Department recently arrested four people and charged them with felonies for allegedly being involved in crimes of theft in unrelated incidents.

Two Face Cyberstalking Charges in Unrelated Incidents

Two men were arrested recently on charges of cyberstalking in unrelated cases.

UM Senior Named to Time Magazine’s ’30 for 2030′

By Michael Newsom University of Mississippi For his advocacy work in the north Gulfport community where he grew up, a standout University of Mississippi senior has...

Free COVID-19 Testing at Depot Resumes Jan. 10

FREE COVID-19 testing for symptomatic or asymptomatic students, faculty and staff at the University-Oxford Depot on campus will resume Monday, Jan. 10. Testing will be offered...

Oxford Police Officers Get a Raise

Oxford Police Department Chief Jeff McCutchen announced Wednesday that Mayor Robin Tannehill and the Oxford Board of Aldermen recently voted to adjust all salaries of employees at the police department.

Most Colleges Starting Semester as Planned as COVID-19 Surges

As COVID-19 cases reach a record high in Mississippi, some colleges are delaying or moving classes online while most will start the spring semester as planned. 

As Omicron Rages Through MS, Treatments are in Short Supply

By Will Stribling Mississippi Today The omicron wave in Mississippi is in full swing, with the Mississippi Department of Health reporting 4,840 new cases and 37...

Oxford Leaders Say ‘Yes’ to Extended Alcohol Sales on Super Bowl Sunday

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Fans who will be watching the Super Bowl at one of Oxford's many restaurants next month will be able to buy...

MHP Reports 2 Fatal Wrecks on MS Highways During Holiday Weekend

The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported two fatal wrecks that resulted in the death of two people on state highways over the New Year's Eve holiday weekend.
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