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By Ian JeansonneHottyToddy Internhottytoddynews@gmail.com A local organization at the University of Mississippi is educating students about voter registration ahead...

On Friday morning, folks gathered around the steps of City Hall to witness the unveiling of the new portrait of former Oxford mayor George “Patt” Patterson.

The Board of Aldermen voted in a special meeting Thursday afternoon to keep masks mandatory in all indoor spaces such as restaurants, banks, bars and stores in the city of Oxford.

By Dayna DrakeHottyToddy internhottytoddynews@gmail.com Voting is on the horizon and not just for who...

The busy intersection of Highway 7 and University Avenue may soon be made safer thanks to the work of local and state officials pushing for the much-needed funding.

Monday was the first day for absentee voting in person in Mississippi.

On Tuesday, the Oxford Board of Aldermen recommended safety guidelines for people hanging out candy and for the little ones on the receiving end of the sweet treats.

Lafayette County residents will not see a rise in their property taxes next year.

Despite a rocky year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oxford department heads buckled down and reduced their budgets allowing for a 2 percent decrease in the city's overall expenses for fiscal year 2020-2021.

Governor Tate Reeves issued social distancing measures for college outdoor stadiums and game day events that will limit bowl seating to no more than 25% of seating capacity while maintaining six feet distance between households, with limits on club areas and suites as well.