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Ferguson: No Snow in a Mississippi Christmas

Mississippi may lack snow, but Christmas traditions, humor, faith, and gratitude make the season meaningful and full of joy.

VIDEO>> Hot Practice Brings Out Blazing Competition in Rebel Fall Camp

The Aug. 5 Rebel football practice featured an informal bet between the offense and defense on who would win the practice-closing scrimmage. When the offense...

My Body Was Shutting Down and Nobody Knew Why

Editor's Note: Jennifer Skiver is a Mississippi native, an Ole Miss journalism graduate and started her career right here at Oxford Publishing (now HottyToddy.com)....

Ole Miss Home Football Hotel Update: Aug. 5

Still looking for a place to stay for the home football games this fall? The hotels are filling up quick! Luckily, we did the...

University Spokesman Clarifies ‘Ole Miss’ Usage Amid Public Backlash

While first reports from UM officials suggested the name “Ole Miss” be used in reference to athletics and school spirit, and “University of Mississippi”...

Riddle Over ‘Fully Funding’ Public Schools Not Yet Solved

The late state Sen. Grey Ferris, an author the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, had a pat answer whenever he heard someone say that generous...

Video>> Ole Miss Football Begins Fall Practice

Preparations for the 2014 Ole Miss football season began in earnest Saturday with a two-hour workout on the practice fields adjacent to the Manning Center. Wearing helmets...

A College Education is a MUST

In two weeks, Cindy and I will almost be empty-nesters. Oldest son, Thomas will be moving into his junior year at Mississippi State University,...

Dean Will Norton Discusses Future of Journalism, Meek School

The Vassallo Interviews — Steve Vassallo is a HottyToddy.com contributor who interviews Oxford’s and our region’s leading personalities. Steve said: "Recently I had the pleasure...

Small-Town Mississippi Athletes Earn Worldwide Fame

Commentary by Rick Cleveland. Consider this column a tribute to the spirit of small-town Mississippi athletes.  Consider this a shout-out to the work ethic small-town Mississippi...