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Understanding the Criminal Charges in George Floyd’s Death

Many people have called for first-degree murder charges in the death of George Floyd. While the desire for greater sentences is understandable, a call...

Warming the Community Through Food and Friendship, Tarasque Returns its Service

By Cotter Wilson and Tim SandkaulenHottytoddy.com internscbwilson@go.olemiss.edu; tsandkau@go.olemiss.edu For Tarasque Cucina owners John and Lauren Stokes, preparing simple but scrumptious food for the patrons of Oxford...

Creative Housewares Abundant at Katherine Beck on the Square

By Bethell Culpepper and Caroline LangcusterHottytoddy.com internsbeculpep@go.olemiss.edu; cslangcu@go.olemiss.edu Downtown Oxford is filled with eateries and stores that and are supported by loyal customers, and all contribute...

Parking in Reserved Spots Might Soon Get Cars Towed

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering amending a city ordinance to allow for the towing of vehicles parked in spaces...

3 Oxford Facilities on Newly Released List from MSDH

The Mississippi State Department of Health has released a list of long-term care facilities that have had outbreaks of COVID-19. The list includes how many...

UM Employee, Student Both Positive for COVID-19

A University of Mississippi employee and a student have both tested positive for COVID-19, according to an announcement made by the university Wednesday afternoon. The...

Waller Retires as Head of Lafayette County Metro Narcotics

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com After serving as the commander of the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit for four years, Rod Waller has officially retired. Mayor Robyn...

Oxford’s Hills: A Tight-Knit Family with Football in Its Blood

By Jared ReddingUM Student After helping Warren Central win the school’s first football state championship in 1988, offensive coordinator Johnny Hill was lured to Oxford...

Fourth of July Events in Oxford Canceled Due to COVID-19 Restrictions

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The annual Fourth of July events in Oxford have been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill announced the cancellation...

Bus Shelter Near Parking Garage Gets Nod from Historic Preservation Commission

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Those who ride the bus to the Square will soon be shielded from the weather and oncoming traffic after a new...