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.

Batesville Woman Charged with Allegedly Passing a Bad Check in Oxford

On Nov. 24, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business on the 900 block of North Lamar Boulevard to take a report about...

Oxford Man Charged With Felony Domestic Violence

On Nov. 15, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report of domestic violence. After an investigation, Chad Blackmon, 42, of Oxford, was charged with...

Oxford Man Faces Breaking and Entering Charges

On Oct. 12, 15 and 25, the Oxford Police Department responded to a residence on Christman Drive for two separate reported burglaries. After an investigation,...

Anna’s Advice: Don’t Give in to Peer Pressure

By Anna Belson Hotty Toddy Intern College is a time full of new adventures, experiencing all types of opportunities, and forming lifelong connections. Amid this excitement,...

OMH vs. MTSU Recap

By Russ Eddins Hotty Toddy Intern There is not a lot to say about this series. However, there is some big news for the future of...

Phillips Given $2M Bond After Being Charged With Murder of Bailey Reed

The man arrested for the murder of Baily Reed, 21, has been formally charged and is being held on a $2 million bond. According to...

Holiday Village Opens Soon at the Ford Center

The Holiday Village will open Dec. 1 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Through Dec. 16, everyone is invited to come and...

Opinions on State’s Hire of Lebby, on Kiffin, on USM Keeping Hall, and the Conerly Trophy

By Rick Cleveland Mississippi Today So much happening in Mississippi sports and so much upon which to comment. Here goes: Mississippi State hired Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff...

MHP Reports 3 Fatalities on MS State Highways During Thanksgiving Weekend

Three people died on Mississippi state highways over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period started on...

Week Starts off Cold; Gradual Warming With Rain Expected Later in the Week

The first half of this week will feel like winter has arrived in Lafayette County; however, temperatures will warm back up by the end...