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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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UM Graduate Lands Dream Summer Internship with MSNBC

Kailyn Mae Mahoney, who is set to graduate officially from the University of Mississippi in August, is spending her summer behind the bright production lights on...

Wyatt Emmerich: Mississippi is the Fourth Most Rural in America

Mississippi is the fourth most rural state in America. Only Maine, West Virginia and Vermont are more so.   In addition, Mississippi ranks fifth in the...

Weekend at the Movies: Here's What's Showing Now at Malco (with Trailers)!

Wanting to know what new movies are playing at the local theaters this week? HottyToddy.com is proud to bring you a sneak preview from...

MPACC Advocates for Substance Abuse Prevention at Quarterly Meeting

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Oxford’s Mississippi Prevention Alliance for Communities and Colleges (MPACC) held its third quarterly meeting Tuesday, July 10 to discuss concerns...

Cyndi Lauper Set to Perform for UMMC's MIND Center Benefit

Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning music legend Cyndi Lauper has performed on many stages across the world. Now the artist is bringing her talent...

Lafayette Leaders Worry Over Lost State Funds for Road, Bridge Repairs

By Alyssa Schnugg Staff writer alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors started the public meeting process this week to review proposed departmental budgets for the 2018-2019...

UM Hires New Strategic Communications and Marketing Spokesperson

The University of Mississippi has named Jim Zook, former head of communications for Deloitte and Touche in Atlanta, to the associate vice chancellor for...

Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association Announces Concert Series Line-Up

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association recently announced its music lineup for the 10th Annual Down on Main free summer...

Jay Hughes: Internet Sales Tax and Cheating Your Hometown

With a looming special session and all the rush to be “for” or “against” an internet sales tax, it’s important to understand what it...

YAC Receives $4,750 Grant for “Southern Creative Places”

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council (YAC) recently received a $4,750 grant from South Arts—a nonprofit regional arts organization serving nine southern...
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