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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 Makes Kiplinger's 'Best Values' List for Fifth Year

For the fifth straight year, the University of Mississippi has been named among the nation's best values in higher education. The editors of Kiplinger's...

DUI, Public Drunk and More in Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Two 911 hang ups, 17 alarms, five ambulance assist, animal complaint, burglary, seven careless driving, two civil matters,...

Mitchell: Lawmakers Praise ‘Local Control’ Very Selectively

OXFORD — A prime talking point for legislative advocates of charter schools this year is “local control.” It sounds so very appealing, harkens to the...

New Communications Tower Will Help First Responders in Emergencies

First responders in Oxford and Lafayette County will have an easier time dealing with emergencies in the future. For the past two years, the statewide...

Reflections: Remembering the Old Days as a Young Reporter

Recent speakers had me reminiscing about my past and some of the folks who came across my path. For example, the speaker at a...

UM Overby Center Begins Spring Program Series

The University of Mississippi's Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics will host several discussions and lectures this spring, beginning with a discussion Tuesday...

Magee: Remembering a Queen Mallard

*Editor's Note: Becca attended Ole Miss for three years and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority before she left to attend nursing...

Commissioner J.R. Rigby: What You Should Know About Oxford Commons

*Editor's Note: To see previously written news articles of the Planning Commission's Jan. 8 and Feb. 12 meetings regarding Case 2267, read Planning Staff...

University Accepts Challenge of Alabama Restaurateur

The University of Mississippi has matched a recent $1 million pledge from Alabama restaurateur Nick Pihakis to the Southern Foodways Alliance as a way...

Inaugural Living Music Institute Deemed an 'Incredible Success'

The inaugural session of the Living Music Institute, which ran Jan. 18-21 at the University of Mississippi, got high marks from students and music...
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