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College Sports Needs a CBA, Not a Congressional Bailout

Congress is currently working to push through legislation to save college sports because those who used to hold the power no longer do and...

Man Charged With Having Stolen Gun

A local man was arrested Wednesday for being in possession of a stolen gun.

Reeves Issues Limits on College Stadiums, Game Day Events

Governor Tate Reeves issued social distancing measures for college outdoor stadiums and game day events that will limit bowl seating to no more than 25% of seating capacity while maintaining six feet distance between households, with limits on club areas and suites as well.

Garden of Memories Gives Families Free Option for Cremated Loved Ones

Garden of Memories Oxford is giving families the opportunity to secure a free, final resting place for their cremated loved ones.

Bonnie Brown: Q&A with Ole Miss Retiree Dr. Thomas Meredith

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

Man Arrest for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man for allegedly being in possession of a firearm as a felon. On Monday the sheriff's department conducted...

University Forms COVID-19 Contact Tracing Team

When medical experts recommended contact tracing as another tool to help curtail the spread of COVID-19, University of Mississippi leaders began creating an internal...

MSDH Investigating COVID-19 Outbreak at Ole Miss

The University of Mississippi received notification today that 13 student-athletes and one employee tested positive for COVID-19, which constitutes an outbreak of cases on campus per the Mississippi State Department of Health’s guidelines.

Oxford Planning Official Judy Daniel Retires

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com For four years, Judy Daniel has helped guide Oxford into the future through her work in the development of the Vision...

UM Installs Green Fencing to Shield Confederate Statue from Practice Field

A large, green-screened fence has been installed around the recently moved Confederate statue on the University of Mississippi campus to help shield it from the view of football players during practice.

Activity Centers to Remain Closed for After-School Use

After-school activities like open play will not be available at Oxford's two activity centers for an unknown amount of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.