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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.

Alice Clark Retiring as UM Vice Chancellor for University Relations

Alice Clark, a senior University of Mississippi administrator whose nearly four decades of visionary leadership have driven major advancements, is retiring at the end...

7 Inducted into UM School of Education Alumni Hall of Fame

The University of Mississippi School of Education recently inducted seven Mississippians into the fourth class of its Alumni Hall of Fame. Collectively, this year’s inductees...

Vazzana's Generosity Helps Strengthen Health Care

A mortar and pestle; a balance; a graduated cylinder; species jars; faience or majolica drug jars; eye-wash cups; Bowls of Hygeia fashioned into ornate...

Bonnie Brown: Life Seems to be Racing by so Quickly

Life seems to be racing by so quickly now that I’m older. I remember that as a child, summers were long and seemed...

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...

Oxford's Women on the Move: Riding through Oxford's History

Very few individuals have experienced Oxford's history "close up" as has Laura Sale. The equestrian owner of Oak Hill Stables has more stories to...

UM Hosts Rebel Upward Bound Institute

Thirty-two students from area schools benefited from a new summer math program at the University of Mississippi. The Rebel Upward Bound Institute, which ran June...

Pat Thompson Named Executive Director of Accrediting Organization

The University of Mississippi’s assistant dean in the Meek School of Journalism and New Media Patricia Thompson is now the new executive director of...

Mitchell: High International Intrigue Visits Mississippi Towns

What do Oxford and Starkville have in common? Both were—or almost were—players in determining the future of the European Union, thereby exerting influence over...

FNB Makes Renovations to Branch on South Lamar

FNB reopened the newly-renovated lobby of its branch on South Lamar at Highway 6 this past May. HottyToddy.com visited recently with Branch Manager Lauren...