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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.
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Lafayette County Supervisors Change ‘Facility Use Policy’ After Confederate Rally

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com In light of the recent rally that started at the Lafayette County Courthouse lawn near the Confederate statue and ended at...

Learning in the Footsteps of Greatness

A University of Mississippi student is heading to Virginia this May to study leadership at the home of the country's first leader, George Washington. Mitchell Palmertree, a...

Tornado Watch in Effect for Lafayette County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Lafayette County until 5 p.m. Saturday. A watch means conditions are favorable for the possibility...

Lecture Examines ‘Civil Discourse in an Uncivil Age’

The University of Mississippi's Department of Writing and Rhetoric and Division of Diversity and Community Engagement will sponsor a lecture on "Civil Discourse in...

UM History Professor Lands Humanities Fellowship

Alexandra Lindgren-Gibson, an assistant professor of history at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded a research fellowship from the University of Rochester, which funds a...

UM Law Faculty Land Leadership Roles with Professional Society

Three faculty members from the University of Mississippi School of Law will serve in leadership positions this year with the Association of American Law...

UM Education Gives Swedish Graduate Student Confidence

Five years ago, Torkel Nord Bjaerneman came to the University of Mississippi in search of a quality education. The native of Gothenburg, Sweden, who...

Oxford Conference for the Book Welcomes Authors for 26th Year

What do a championship poker player, the U.S.-Mexico border controversy and the Appalachian South have in common? They are all part of this year's...

Community Rallies Around ICM Director Wiley Who Needs New Kidney

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com For more than 20 years, Lena Wiley has worked endless hours helping people find a roof over their head, getting necessary...

Elizabeth Warren to Hold Town Hall Meeting at Jackson State University

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Democratic presidential hopefuls have been in the process of holding town hall meetings across the United States. From Kamala Harris to...
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