News & Views

College Sports Needs a CBA, Not a Congressional Bailout

Congress is currently working to push through legislation to save college sports because those who used to hold the power no longer do and...

Oxford Pizzeria Offers Free Pizza to Immigrants or Refugees in Response to ICE Raids

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytodd.com On Tuesday, Aug. 7, workers at several Mississippi food plants were met with arrest warrants by ICE agents— the U.S. Immigration...

Saint Leo, Snackbar Win Big at Iron Bartender Competition

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Bartenders across north Mississippi gathered together Thursday, Aug. 8, at The Powerhouse to compete in the annual Art-er Limits Fringe Festival’s...

Oxford Stores Given 48 Hours to Comply with Kratom Ban

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Local stores selling synthetic Kratom products will have two days to get the products off the shelves. According to Oxford Police Interim...

City Dubs West Oxford Loop Ext. George G “Pat” Patterson Parkway

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Oxford and Lafayette County officials and members of the LOU community gathered at the Oxford Orthopedic Indoor Practice Facility Thursday afternoon...

Three Oxford Firefighters Recognized for Bravery After Plane Crash

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor Alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Three Oxford firefighters were honored Tuesday for their heroic actions after a small plane crashed at the University-Oxford Airport. Mayor Robyn Tannehill...

Lafayette Leaders Deny Appeal for Rooster’s Barn Conditional-Use Permit

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The attorney representing the owner of Rooster's Barn Cabin argued Monday night before the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors that someone...

SEC Office Announces Ole Miss’ 2020 Football Schedule

By Adam Brown Sports Editor adam.brown@hottytoddy.com The Southeastern Conference league released a challenging 2020 Ole Miss football schedule Wednesday. Out of 12 games, the Rebels will take...

Mental Health Clinic Debuts New Play-Therapy Rooms

By Aleka Battista Red Window Communications Special to Hottytoddy.com Right Track Medical Group is expanding its mental-health resources for families, with the addition of new play-therapy rooms...

Three Lafayette County Supervisor Races Will be on Runoff Ballot Aug. 27

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com While many candidates running in state and local elections in Lafayette County have three months before people head back to the...

Column: Roundabouts at Sisk Ave./Hwy 7 a True Oxford Success Story

By David Blackburn CEO, Blackburn Group LLC With the new roundabouts at Sisk Avenue and the Highway 7 interchange now open, I'd like to share the...