News & Views

Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Star Who Filmed in Mississippi, Dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, known for Star Trek and X-Men, died at 86. His Mississippi connections included filming Logan and narrating a Delta State planetarium show.

Thursday Garbage Routes to be Collected Wednesday

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, most local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. Garbage pickup scheduled for Thursday in the city and Lafayette...

Canopy of Lights on Oxford’s Square to Shine Tuesday Evening

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com In an attempt to bring back a small part of Oxford’s “good ol’ days,” Mayor Robyn Tannehill asked the city’s building...

Oxford Crime & Fire Reports for Nov. 16-18, 2018

The following reports were made Nov. 16-18, 2018, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies. Oxford Police Department issued 52 tickets, investigated eight...

OIS Students Will Start Later When New School is Complete

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com To help keep drop-off and pick-up traffic down once the new Oxford Elementary School is built, students attending Oxford Intermediate will...

9-Year-Old Oxford Girl’s Essay Wins Cannon Contest

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Gist family found Wilbur in a box on the side of the road. He was emaciated and could barely walk....

Green to Head Oxford’s New Development Services Department

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com In 2013, the city of Oxford briefly considered closing the Oxford Conference Center when it wasn't making enough money to cover...

Eight Oxford High School Students Sign Letters of Intent

By Adam Brown Sports Editor adam.brown@hottytoddy.com Video by Talbert Toole Eight student-athletes at Oxford High School signed letters of intent Wednesday, Nov. 14 to take their skills to...

Mississippi Matters Coalition Petitions for Resignation of Sen. Hyde-Smith

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (Rep.) recently faced backlash after a video surfaced of her statement, “If he invited me to a...

UM Center for Health and Sport Performance Expands Services with Move

Well known for providing health and wellness research and services to Ole Miss athletes, the University of Mississippi's Center for Health and Sport Performance is extending...

Ole Miss Army ROTC Turns 100

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the University of Mississippi's Student Army Training Corps, which was formed while the nation was preparing future...