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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.

Dates Set for Conference on the Front Porch at Plein Air

What began as a small gathering of self-proclaimed "front porch nerds" in Taylor three years ago has now blossomed into a full-blown festival, celebrating...

'Oxford Geezers: A View from the Porch' Debuts on HottyToddy.com

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Emmerich: Mission Mississippi Brings Christians of All Races Together

It’s hard to imagine Mission Mississippi is 25 years old. It seems like yesterday it was just a dream in the eye of my...

Sid Salter: Good Ole Boys Syndicate

To say that I like, appreciate and admire U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran is a gross understatement. I think the majority of Mississippians – rich...

University Schedules Summit to Examine Benefits of Diversity

The University of Mississippi new Division of Diversity and Community Engagement invites the university community to its first public discussion March 8. The division's inaugural...

Obituary: Funeral Service for Dr. Horace Bryant Lyons to Be Held March 10

Dr. Horace Bryant “Junior” Lyons, 50, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, at his home in Oxford. Visitation will be Saturday, March 10, from 10...

Chamber Seeks Help for OPD Officer and His Family After Fire Destroyed Their Home

A fundraising drive is underway to help the Oxford family of Hardie and Katrina Meeks, who lost their home to a fire on Tuesday. Ryan...

From Drew to Diamonds, Ole Miss Alums Return to Oxford

Steve and Sheila Clark have experienced an incredibly interesting past which has brought them full circle to Oxford. The Clarks are now the proud...

Obituary: Funeral Service for Barbara Lynne Manuel to Be Held March 10

Mrs. Barbara Lynne Manuel, 59, passed away Friday, March, 2, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Memorial service will be Saturday, March 10, at 2...

Mitchell: Cochran’s Well-Timed Exit Triggers High Drama

The April departure from the U.S. Senate of the man who broke the Democratic Party’s lock on federal offices from Mississippi opens the door...