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Oxford’s COVID-19 Resolutions Stand Despite Reeves’ New Order

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com On Friday, Gov. Tates Reeves issued a new executive order that allows some now-closed retail businesses to re-open Monday. However, the new...

Norton Resigns as Dean of School of Journalism; Returning to Faculty

Dr. Will Norton has resigned his position as Dean of the School of Journalism and New Media and will return to the faculty at...

Masks Mandatory at Essential Businesses Starting Saturday in Oxford

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Starting Saturday, anyone shopping at businesses that are currently opened – like grocery stores and hardware stores will need to wear...

UM Communiversity Program Offers Free Courses this Week

The University of Mississippi Communiversity program is continuing to offer free noncredit classes to support and encourage the Ole Miss and Oxford community during...

‘Non-Essential’ Retail Can Offer Curbside Service April 30; City Considers Mandatory Face Coverings

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Oxford Board of Aldermen took their first baby step toward reopening the city Tuesday night by voting to allow “non-essential”...

Oxford Seniors Will Each Have Private Graduation Ceremony

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Oxford High seniors will not be walking across the floor at the Tad Smith Coliseum for their graduation ceremony this year;...

Historic Preservation Gives Nod to New N. Lamar Pocket Park Plan

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com After bids for a pocket park at the corner of North Lamar Boulevard and Price Street were rejected in January, a...

North MS Regional Center Confirms COVID-19 Cases

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Mississippi State Department of Health released a breakdown of cases in long-term care facilities around the state by county, confirming...

UM Chancellor Announces Live, Virtual Graduation Event

In an email to the University of Mississippi community, Chancellor Glenn Boyce announced the university will hold a live, virtual graduation to recognize the...

County to Offer Free Hand Sanitizer to Rural Areas

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Residents living in the more rural areas of Lafayette County can get a free bottle of hand sanitizer on Thursday thanks...