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UM Announces Return to Campus Plan for Fall 2020

The University of Mississippi has released its official "Campus Ready" plan that outlines campus operations and modified academic parameters in preparation for faculty, staff,...

UM Senior Wins Top College Journalism Honors

A University of Mississippi senior, who is spending his summer reporting for News 21 – an award-winning investigative reporting project from the Cronkite School...

OPD, LCSD Present Fiscal Year 2021 Budgets With Little Change

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Oxford Police Department and Lafayette County Sheriff's Department have both presented their budgets for review before their respective governing boards...

Lafayette County to Become Wet for Beer, Wine in 2021

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com When the new year rolls around, Lafayette County residents can legally toast to 2021 with a cold beer. On June 24, Gov....

UM Senior Wins Top College Journalism Honors

A University of Mississippi senior, who is spending his summer reporting for News 21 – an award-winning investigative reporting project from the Cronkite School...

Oxford Schools Will Open in August to Students; Virtual Classes Optional

While plans can change at any time, Oxford school officials are reviewing plans that will see most students back in the classroom when doors open in August.

Businesses Not Complying with Oxford’s COVID-19 Mandates Could be Temporarily Closed

Oxford businesses that do not enforce the city's requirements for face coverings, social distancing, and other COVID-19-related mandates could be facing a 24-hour shutdown.

2021 OFF to Feature Hybrid Approach for Film Presentations

The Oxford Film Festival announced the dates for next year’s edition of the popular and critically-acclaimed film festival, which will take place March 24-28, 2021.

Local Man Face Commercial Burglary Charges

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department charged a local man recently for being allegedly involved in several burglaries.

Palmer Home for Children Celebrates 125 Years of Changing Lives

Palmer Home for Children, a faith-based organization that provides a family and community to children in need regardless of race, gender or background, is...