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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...

South Panola School District Mourns Loss of Lead Teacher

Dr. Anteeatta “Tee” Swims worked for the South Panola School District for seven years as the Lead Teacher at Batesville Intermediate School before she...

Helping Small Businesses Protect Their Data and Operations

By Carter Diggs University of Mississippi  Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have had to increasingly rely on digital methods to store information, communicate with employees...

Man Charged With Murdering His Wife Who Was a Teacher

A Lafayette County man is in jail tonight charged with the murder of his wife.

Jobless Fear What’s Next as $300 Unemployment Checks End

By Sara DiNatale Mississippi Today It takes $80 to fill the gas tank inside the beat-up white cargo van 34-year-old Michael Beard calls home. He can’t...

Sheriff’s Department Warns Against Disturbing Phone Scam

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department is warning people against a phone scam where the caller threatens harm to family members if payment is not made.

Farmers Must Wait and See What Damage Heavy Rains Have Done

While farmers need the rain to grow their crops, the more than 11 inches that have fallen in Lafayette County in just three days has definitely been too much, according to Aileen Bost, owner of Bost Farm.

Bonnie Brown: Q&A with Jennifer Mizenko

The latest interview in the Ole Miss Retirees features Jennifer Mizenko. The organization’s mission is to enable all of the university’s faculty and staff retirees to...

These Mississippi Schools Never Returned to In-person Learning

Last school year, Krystal Williams’ son Ca’Marion was named a “star student” in first grade at McNeal Elementary School in Canton Public School District.

Evacuated College Hill Residents Return Home as Crews Drain Dam

Residents who were asked to voluntarily evacuate their homes when the Lake Tara Dam threatened to breach can now return home. At about 3:15 p.m.,...

Funeral Set for TNT Marketing Manager and Ole Miss Alum Oscar Pope

The funeral for Oscar Pope, who was a member of the NBA on TNT crew, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12 at...