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Oxford teachers get chance to cash in on classroom innovation

Andy Field loves teaching math – especially when he can get students excited about the subject, too. The Oxford Middle School teacher said he...

Does Big Government Erode Economic Confidence?

Concerns About Regulation, Taxes, and Political Partisanship Continue to Hurt Optimism. At the end of last year, a Gallup poll surveyed small business owners about...

Major Expansion of Galleria Shopping Center Breaks Ground This Fall

Phase II of the Oxford Galleria shopping center extension is set to begin this fall, developer John Trezevant has disclosed exclusively to HottyToddy.com. The grand...

FNC Plans Major Expansion While Innovating Mortgage Lending Business

FNC, the Oxford-based financial software innovator, is building a multi-million dollar, 25-acre campus expansion with the help of the Mississippi Development Authority and MDOT. Impressive...

LOU Community Presents MLK Day of Service on Jan. 20

On January 20, 2014, Volunteer Oxford, the United Way and the University of Mississippi are organizing a day of service in honor of Dr....

MEC Launches 'Tech Master' Program to Honor Students

Mississippi business leaders will start honoring graduating high school students choosing technical careers. The Mississippi Economic Council announced it would sponsor a new “tech master”...

Board Approves Porn Ordinance, RFPs to Operate Conference Center

At last night's Oxford Aldermen's meeting an adult entertainment ordinance was passed and the Board agreed to seek RFPs for management of the Conference...

Wicker: Obamacare Troubles Kick Off 2014

New Year brings more uncertainty, higher costs as  major provisions of health-care law take effect. One of the most controversial provisions in the President's health-care...

Accused in McClendon Case Remain in County Jail, Victim’s Car Was Stolen

In HottyToddy.com's latest interview with the chief investigator on the Zacharias McClendon murder, Alan Wilburn confirms that the accused in the case are being...

Wicker Champions National Security Priorities in Defense Bill

Key Provisions Highlight Importance of Troop Preparedness, Fully Equipped Fleet For the past 52 years, Congress has passed a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) outlining...