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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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New OAC Almost Complete, Set for Soft Opening Next Week

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Oxford Park Commission is hoping to open the doors to the new $11 million Activity Center next week, at least...

Lafayette School Board Awards Teachers of the Year, Swears in New Member

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com The Lafayette County School Board recognized and awarded “Teacher of the Year” to five deserving teachers along with an “Administrator of...

UM Pharmacology Professor Works to Reverse Impact of Opioids on HIV

The opioid epidemic has reached new heights across the United States, becoming one of the nation's leading causes of death. Though opioid abuse can...

Three UM Southern Studies Faculty Celebrate Book Publications

Three faculty members at the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture are kicking off the spring semester with a celebration...

World Championship Piano Competition Returns to UM

 The 44th Annual World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival is set for May 23-26 at the University of Mississippi. This will be...

UM BioMolecular Sciences Advocacy Council Enhances Student Experience

The graduate students and faculty of the Department of BioMolecular Sciences in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have worked together to re-establish...

UM Doctoral Candidate Earns Fellowship to Continue Literary Research

University of Mississippi doctoral candidate Amber Hodge has received a Lillian Gary Taylor Fellowship in American Literature, which funds a month of research at...

Bonnie Brown: Q&A with Ole Miss’ Former Phil Malone

A friend’s description of the University of Mississippi and Sardis Lake planted the seed that Oxford would be an “almost a perfect place to...

Salter: Some Relevant Realities to Face with 60 Candles on my Birthday Cake

Longevity runs in my family on both sides. My father lived to a few weeks shy of 76 years. My mom made it 82...

Lafayette School Board Awards Teachers of the Year, Swears in New Member

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com The Lafayette County School Board recognized and awarded “Teacher of the Year” to five deserving teachers along with an “Administrator of...
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