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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...

Magnolia Montessori School Opens Fourth Classroom

Magnolia Montessori School is opening a fourth classroom to accommodate more children ages 18 months to 12 years old.

Virtual StudyUSA Program Helps Connect Students with Industry Leaders

When Washington, D.C., became a COVID-19 hotspot late this spring, University of Mississippi chemistry professor Randy Wadkins decided to reimagine how he could safely...

Bonnie Brown: Q&A with Ole Miss Retiree Buster Hale

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

Bring in August With Free, Live Music From Tunes Around Town and the Sunset Concert Series

This weekend the sounds of live music will be heard both on and off the downtown Square with the first Tunes Around Town event kicking off on Saturday and the popular Sunset Concert Series beginning on Sunday.

Conservation Officer Saves Life of Attempted Murder Victim 

A Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks officer saved the life of a woman found unconscious in her vehicle, the apparent victim of attempted murder.

Oxford Veterans Home Fighting COVID-19 Outbreak

Four veterans have died at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford in the last 10 days due to COVID-19 and 30 residents have tested positive, according to Mississippi Veterans Affairs Executive Director Stacey Pickering.

Event Permits for Lafayette County Now Require 14-Day Notice

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors has updated the county's permit policy for the third time since June due to security concerns regarding the Confederate statue and the influx of recent rallies and protests.

DQ Grill and Chill Set to Open in Oxford on Monday

The new DQ Grill and Chill restaurant is set to open in Oxford on Monday morning.

Weekly Update by MSDH Shows Slight Decrease in Cases from Previous Week

Fewer cases of COVID-19 in Lafayette County were reported last week by the Mississippi State Department of Health from the previous week; however, the county has seen some of its highest number of cases in the last few days.

Third Stronger Together Dialogue Series Focuses on Community Action

The University of Mississippi's Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, along with partner organizations, is hosting the third in its Stronger Together trilogy of...