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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...

Coach Howell’s Daughter Qualifies to Run for Ward 4 Seat

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com For 26 years, Kesha Howell-Atkinson watched her father, the late Ulysses “Coach” Howell help guide Oxford as the Ward 4 Alderman. On...

Charlie Adams: The Shack Up Inn in Clarksdale

Long before he was in the news for things other than comedy, I had a chance to interview Bill Cosby back in my TV...

Bramlett’s Cafeteria Manager Named Manager of Year by OSD

The Oxford School District Nutrition Department has honored Bramlett Elementary School cafeteria staff as Cafeteria of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year. Penny Henley,...

Bond Hearing Postponed for Officer Accused of Murder

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The bond hearing for an Oxford police officer accused of killing his alleged lover was postponed by a Circuit Court...

Bonnie Brown: Q&A with Former University Graphic Designer, Carra Hewitt Artis

*Editor’s Note: The latest installment in the Ole Miss Retirees features Former University Graphic Designer, Carra Hewitt Artis. The organization’s mission is to enable...

Clock Ticking on SAT Agreement to Keep Consortium Intact

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The deadline to submit the plan that would keep The Tech managed under the current consortium is approaching fast. However, before...

Oxford Utilities $24 Million Budget Up for Approval by Aldermen

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Oxford Utilities presented its $24 million budget for the Electric Department's 2020 fiscal year to the Oxford Board of Aldermen last...

Della Davidson Teacher Awarded OSD Employee of the Year

The Oxford School District recognized Shalayne VanSickle, a 3rd grade teacher at Della Davidson Elementary, as OSD Employee of the Year at Monday's board...

Memorial Day Travel Enforcement Period Begins on Friday

The Mississippi Highway Patrol will have an increased presence on highways during the Memorial Day weekend in an effort to make sure everyone can...

Oxford Activity Center Named in Honor of Ulysses “Coach” Howell

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The meeting of the Oxford Board of Aldermen was a short, albeit emotional one Tuesday as the empty chair recently occupied...