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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...

Five OHS Students to Serve on State Superintendent’s Council

Five Oxford High School students will join the State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, the Mississippi Department of Education announced recently. The council includes students in...

Most U.S. senators running in 2020 have agreed to debate. Cindy Hyde-Smith has not.

By Adam Ganucheau and Geoff PenderMississippi Today Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is one of just nine incumbent U.S. senators running for re-election this year who...

UM Pharmacy School Earns Reaccreditation

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education has renewed the accreditation for the Doctor of Pharmacy professional program at the University of Mississippi School of...

Oxford Housing Authority Provides Free Wi-Fi for Residents

While the societal move from in-person to virtual has been smooth for some Oxford residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, for others, finding consistent access to reliable, high-speed internet has been a daily struggle.

Chancellor Glenn Boyce Speaker for Virtual UM Fall Convocation

Glenn Boyce, the University of Mississippi's 18th chancellor, will deliver the keynote address to the institution's first-year and transfer class Tuesday (Oct. 6) during the annual...

Campus Groups Work to Encourage Voter Registration Ahead of Oct. 5 Deadline

By Ian JeansonneHottyToddy Internhottytoddynews@gmail.com A local organization at the University of Mississippi is educating students about voter registration ahead of the fast-approaching Oct. 5 deadline...

Bonnie Brown: Q&A with Ole Miss Retiree with Dr. Ben McClelland

*Editor’s Note: The latest interview in the Ole Miss Retirees features is Dr. Ben McClelland. The organization’s mission is to enable all of the university’s faculty...

UM Career Center Offers Advice for Landing a Job During Pandemic

Finding gainful employment following graduation requires preparation, pursuit and perseverance, especially during a pandemic when many job-hunting processes have changed. To assist students in the process, the University of Mississippi Career Center staff are offering suggestions on how to connect with prospective employers.

Photo Gallery: City Honors Former Mayor George “Patt” Patterson With Portrait

On Friday morning, folks gathered around the steps of City Hall to witness the unveiling of the new portrait of former Oxford mayor George “Patt” Patterson.

Man Arrested for False Pretenses

An affidavit was filed On Sept. 28, in Justice Court on 39-year-old Ryan Jones of Oxford for False Pretenses. Ryan was arrested and booked into...