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Lawmakers Reach Long-Awaited Medical Marijuana Deal. Here are the Details.

By Geoff Pender Mississippi Today Legislative negotiators and leaders have agreed on a draft of medical marijuana legislation, and are anticipated to ask Gov. Tate Reeves...

Man Charged for Having a Weapon While Being a Convicted Felon

An Abbeville man was arrested recently after police responded to a report of a disturbance.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines could soon be OK’d for children ages 5-11

By Julia James Mississippi Today Pfizer announced this week that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5-11, meaning the vaccine could...

HottyToddy News:IHL Blocks Mandates, The State of the Grove and Self Defense Classes for Women

https://youtu.be/vfDlxglss1A Hotty Toddy News brings you all the latest stories from Oxford and the University of Mississippi campus. Check back every Wednesday for more news from...

Paradis Continues Trailblazing Career as First Female UMMC Police Chief

When she graduated from the Chicago Police Training Academy, Mary Eileen Paradis was merely following her family tradition.

Man Charged With Stealing Utility Trailer That is Still Missing

An Oxford man was arrested for allegedly stealing a trailer.

Two Charged With Burglary

Two people were arrested recently for their involvement in a series of burglaries.

Lafayette County Woman Charged with Burglary

A local woman was arrested Sunday for allegedly taking things from an apartment.

Etta Man Faces Arson Charges

An Etta man was arrested recently for arson. The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department announced Monday that Benjamin Paul Forester, 36, of Etta was arrested on...

MBI New Website Aimed at Battling Rising Human Trafficking Cases

Mississippi has 4.99 cases per 100,000 people. In 2019, 148 cases of human trafficking were reported in the state. Nevada has the highest rate at 7.50 cases per 100,000 people.