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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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Coopwood: Our State’s Natural Resources a Great Asset

Each year, Mississippi hunters and outdoorsmen enjoy the many hunting and fishing opportunities our great state offers. While September provides the first opportunity of the...

Rep. Jay Hughes Kicks Off Statewide Campaign Tour

Today, Jay Hughes officially announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi with a series of stops including Jackson, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Meridian and Oxford....

Salter: Hyde-Smith’s Stumble on Trump’s Backing Points Up McDaniel’s Political Gordian Knot

About 333 years before the birth of Christ, historians believe Alexander the Great marched his troops into the Phrygian capital of Gordium in what...

UM Chancellor: Academic Excellence Is All Around Us

Message from UM Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter I feel confident that by now most of the Ole Miss family has heard about our new strategic...

Mayor Says Gun-Related Violence in Oxford Will Not Be Tolerated

Mayor Robyn Tannehill told the Oxford Board of Aldermen and community members Tuesday that gun violence may become the norm in other communities, but...

UM Honors Three Employees with Frist Service Awards

Following glowing letters of recommendation by both students and parents, three University of Mississippi employees have been chosen to receive prestigious honors for their...

Mitchell: Counting Our Heads Is Easier Said Than Done

Americans, it’s time to stand up and be counted … or not. The year 2020 looms and the U.S. Bureau of the Census is gearing...

UPDATE: OPD Looks for Person of Interest in Shooting at The Lyric

  Oxford Police have reviewed city cameras around the Oxford Square and located the person of interest - wearing a white, #23 Cleveland Cavaliers jersey...

Tutoring App Takes Top Prize at UM Business Contest

An online, captive business concept that connects high school students with college students for homework took first place in the 14th annual Gillespie Business...

Oxford Disability Commission Introduces New Accessibility Initiative

The Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues is currently working to recognize local businesses who are ensuring their store is accessible to all citizens. Commission members...
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