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Harmontown Man Charged with Commercial Burglary

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department made an arrest on Wednesday for commercial burglary. Randy Meetze of Harmontown was charged with one count of commercial burglary. Meetze...

Old-Time Piano Champions Set for Livestreamed Performance

Seven champion old-time piano players will perform gems from early American music in a free online concert, slated for 7 p.m. Friday (July 10). "Old-time...

Old-Time Piano Champions Set for Livestreamed Performance

Seven champion old-time piano players will perform gems from early American music in a free online concert, slated for 7 p.m. Friday (July 10). "Old-time...

UM Campus Rec Participates in Virtual Intramural Sports Competition

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Mississippi restructured all in-person activities on campus during the spring and summer terms. Activities...

Oxford Mayor Says Data Proves Face Coverings Work

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill says data provides proof that requiring face coverings helps to slow down the spread of COVID-19. On Tuesday,...

More Than 110 Oxford Businesses Receive PPP Loans

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com More than 110 Oxford businesses received loans of more than $150,000 under the national Paycheck Protection Program, aimed at helping businesses...

CNBC: Former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith Joins CNBC as Chief General News Anchor with New Evening Show

By Julia BoorstinCNBC CNBC announced on Wednesday that former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is joining the network to host a one-hour evening news program...

Hit-and-Run Wreck Kills Child, Suspect Still At-Large

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a child Wednesday night.

Trust Funds Dip, Start to Recover for Oxford and Lafayette County

Before COVID-19 hit the United States, it was already wreaking havoc on the economy as the stock market plummeted at the beginning of 2020.

Oxford and Lafayette County's multi-million dollar investment from the sale of Baptist hospital in 2012 felt the effects from the stock market's rollercoaster ride as well, both ending the fiscal year on March 31 with significant losses.

More Than 110 Oxford Businesses Receive PPP Loans

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com More than 110 Oxford businesses received loans of more than $150,000 under the national Paycheck Protection Program, aimed at helping businesses...