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Hotty Toddy News Services - February 19, 2025

Courthouse Stands Proudly Spanning Generations

Lafayette County was formed from lands ceded by the Chickasaw in the treaty of Pontotoc Creek in 1832. The county was organized in 1836, and...

A Salute to 37 Years of Sparky

Thirty-four years ago, the man with the distinct glasses perfectly framing his face and starched button-down shirt, reached for my hand to introduce himself:...

Oxford High Takes First at Mississippi Regional Science Bowl Competition

For five Oxford High School (OHS) students, all it took was one shot to claim the first place spot at the Mississippi Regional Science...

Yokna Bottom Farm is Champion of Natural Farming in Oxford

Yokna(patawpha) Bottoms Farm, run by Ole Miss social science professor Doug Davis, has a larger purpose than growing fresh vegetables. "Our mission here is to...

The Last Nomadic Farmers

Do these polar temperatures have you wanderlusting for warmer places and traveling? Well, let’s talk about bees—bees and their keepers. Let’s talk about the humans...

Tips for Parents: Managing Medications at Home

Most people keep aspirin or other pain relievers on hand at home. But five simple products can upgrade your home’s over-the-counter medicine arsenal –...

Who knew? Orating at the United States Supreme Court is a crime

By: Tom Freeland, HottyToddy.com, Blogger Here is a statute, 40 USC 6134, more honored in its breach than in its observance*: It is unlawful to discharge a...

Charleston's First Black Mayor Ready to Bridge Gap

Ask Sedrick Smith what it means to be the first black mayor of the 176-year-old city of Charleston, Miss. and the answer might surprise...

Sharen's Story: From a Life Altering Challenge to Being Called up on Stage With A World Class Pianist!

Charlie Adams is an Oxford native, graduate of Lafayette High School and a member of the Ole Miss Class of 1985. Adams is a...

Administrator of Year is Passionate About Kids Learning

Described as passionate about children, teaching and learning, it’s no surprise that Oxford Elementary Principal LaTonya Robinson is the Oxford School District 2013-2014 Administrator...