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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...

A Doctor in the (Fraternity) House

Growing up in South Carolina, Arthur E. Doctor Jr. had several positive role models, many who happened to be members of fraternities. "My stepfather is...

UM Music Professor Sings in Operation Bach

After gathering each summer for years to perform works by Bach and other great composers at the Carmel Bach Festival, a group of musicians...

This Week Marks One-Year Anniversary of UM Student’s Murder

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com This week marked one year since University of Mississippi student Alexandria “Ally” Kostial was found murdered near Sardis Lake. While the man...

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Creates Safe Space for Exchanges

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has created a “safe exchange” location in front of the Detention Center for people to exchange sold goods, paperwork or even children.

Chancellor Boyce Warns of Budget Cuts Due to COVID-19, Declining Enrollment

University of Mississippi officials will be forced to make some hard decisions in the very near future due to financial hardships caused by the...

Column: Stressed by COVID? Find Simple Moments and Revel in Them

Today's note is for people who are way, way busier because of COVID-19 and for those who are stressed-out by COVID-19. When the girls were...

$1.34 Million Awarded to Oxford, MSU for Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced the award of $1.34 million to address ongoing mental health and substance abuse needs in Mississippi through suicide...

Parking Meters, Kiosks in Off-Square Lots to be Turned Back on Aug. 3

Visitors to the downtown Square in Oxford have about two weeks left to park for free in the off-street parking spaces and lots.

Interim Commander Hired to Head Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit

On Tuesday, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved Alex Fauver being promoted to commander of the Metro Narcotics Unit.

Reeves Announces Second 3rd Circuit Court District Appointment

Gov. Tate Reeves announced his appointment of Kent E. Smith as circuit judge for the 3rd Circuit Court District, Place 3, previously held by Judge John Gregory who retired on June 30.