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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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Peter W. Grandjean Named New UM Applied Sciences Dean

Peter W. Grandjean has been named the new dean of the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi. Grandjean comes to UM from Baylor University, where...

UM Office of Food and Nutrition Security Opens at South Oxford Center

The School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi has opened a new Office of Food and Nutrition Security at the South Oxford...

New Associate Director of Development Named at UM

As the new associate director of development for the University of Mississippi, alumnus Robert T. Jolly hopes to strengthen existing relationships while exploring new bonds that will...

UM Students Explore Food Insecurity and Delinquency in Belize

A team of University of Mississippi students and faculty recently traveled to Belize to learn more about the correlation between food insecurity and delinquency. Under...

OSD PRIDE Survey Reveals Drug, Alcohol, Suicide Statistics

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The number of students who contemplate suicide at Oxford Middle School is slightly above the national average, according to the results...

UM’s Hill Program Presents ‘Sensory Sensitive Santa’ Event

By Anna Grace Usery Editor-in-Chief anna.grace.usery@hottytoddy.com As many children enjoy eating sugary snacks, listening to jingle bells and accompanying their parents to the hustle and bustle of...

*Updated: Children Confirmed Injured at Shooting in Front of UMMC

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at about 4:40 p.m. in front of the University of Mississippi Medical...

GoFundMe Established for Oxford Girl Who Died Wednesday Night

A GoFundMe page has been established for an 8-year-old Oxford girl who died Wednesday at LeBonhuer Hospital after a brief illness. Within the first two...

Kroger Sets Date for Oxford Expansion

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Kroger Delta Division officially announced its plans Thursday to upgrade the Oxford store along with some additional details about the...

Oxford Crime & Fire Reports for Nov. 28, 2018

The following reports were made Nov. 28, 2018, by city and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise indicated. Oxford Police Department issued 24 tickets, investigated...
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