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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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Lori Newcomb, Founder of Newks Cares, Dies After 6-Year Battle with Ovarian Cancer

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Lori Newcomb – Co-founder of Newk’s Cares and wife of Newk’s Eatery Co-founder and CEO, Chris Newcomb, died Thursday after her...

Say Yes to the Dress: Prom Edition Helps Fulfill Dreams

By Janis Kruger Hottytoddy.com intern Most little girls begin dreaming of their high school prom from the time they start to play dress up with their...

Oxford Pastor Reflects on UMC’s Decision to Uphold ‘Traditional Plan’

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com The United Methodist Church held its 2019 General Conference Feb. 23-26 in St. Louis where it upheld highly-contested legislation known as...

Father Shares Good Fortune By Giving the Gift of Reading

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com After receiving an unexpected bonus from a recent job, an Oxford father said God told him to pass on his good...

Read More About the Bands at This Year’s Double Decker Arts Festival

This year's Double Decker Arts Festival features several regional performers as well as nationally-known headliners. Kicking off this year's event on Friday during the special...

Double Decker Arts Festival Music, Poster Revealed

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Video by Talbert Toole The Grammy award-winning band Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will be this year's headliner at the 24th...

New Public Notice Signs Will Grab Your Attention

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Residents will no longer have to squint their eyes to read the small signs once used by the city to let...

Bloomberg Terminal Offers Hands-on Experience for UM Business Majors

The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration is providing its students access to the Bloomberg Terminal to better prepare them for the workplace. The...

Supervisors Concerned Already Damaged Dam Could Collapse

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com With more rain in the forecast, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors met Wednesday morning for an emergency meeting to discuss...

New Water Valley Website Creator Aims to Keep Residents Informed

By Carson McKinney Hottytoddy.com intern cqmckinn@go.olemiss.edu Need to know what’s going on tonight in Water Valley? A new flyer is heading not to your mailbox, but to...
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