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HottyToddy.com is coming home.

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...

University Hosting Early Literacy Conference

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi will host a daylong conference on early childhood literacy, where renowned experts are to discuss...

Oxford Man Arrested for Allegedly Having a Gun While Being a Felon

An Oxford man faces felony charges for allegedly being in possession of a weapon while being a convicted felon. On Sept. 12, the Oxford Police...

Little Free Pantries Get Makeover

A Stronger Together Oxford volunteer, with the help of North Mississippi Home Professionals, have renovated and updated all six of the Little Free Pantries...

What Can Fish Sounds Tell Us About Artificial Reefs?

By Erin Garrett University of Mississippi Grunts, purrs, barks and knocks – it may be surprising to learn that these noises can come from fish. Known as fish...

Rising COVID-19 cases signal need for caution 

By Annie Oeth UMMC communications The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is on the rise in Mississippi and nationwide, prompting infectious disease experts from the University of...

Dispatches From Abroad

A group of students from the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi recently traveled to Spain for an immersive...

Sting Leads to Arrest, Recovery of Polaris Razor

On Sept. 8, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department was notified about a possible stolen Polaris Razor side-by-side being in the area. The Lafayette County...

Sheriff’s Department Arrests Man for Allegedly Having a Stolen Gun

On Sunday, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to County Road 3015 for a disturbance. Upon arrival, the victim advised deputies that two...

Oxford Man Faces Felony Auto Theft Charge

On Sept. 6, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business in the 1300 block of University Avenue for a reported auto theft. After...

UM Receives Top Honors as a ‘Great College to Work For’

By Erin Garrett University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi is once again one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For," according to The Chronicle...