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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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NewsCheck Developers to Discuss Combating 'Fake News' at UM

So-called "fake news" has been a widespread topic of discussion since the 2016 election cycle, and news organizations, businesses and government bodies have accelerated...

Careless Driving, Scam and More in Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Three alarms, two ambulance assist, two careless driving, three disturbing the peace, two harassing phone calls, improper parking,...

OPD Arrests Oxford Man for Alleged Residential Burglary

Investigators with the Oxford Police Department served an arrest warrant on Dylan Rees, 27 of Oxford, for three counts of burglary of a dwelling. Rees...

OPD Arrests Oxford Woman for Alleged Auto Burglary

The Oxford Police Department took a report of an auto burglary on Feb. 3, at New York Fashion on University Ave. The investigation led...

Family Resource Center Touches Lives in Meaningful Ways

With less than two years in Oxford, Family Resource Center of North Mississippi is accumulating many success stories and growing considerably. Recently, HottyToddy.com's Steve...

Double Decker Doubling Down on the Best Festival Yet

It's difficult not to get excited when hearing "through the grapevine" about the 2018 Double Decker Festival in Oxford slated for April 27-28. HottyToddy.com's...

Mitchell: Youthful ‘Snowflakes’ are Made, not Born

Don’t blame the college kids. The snowflakes among them weren’t born to feel privileged, entitled or in need of shelter from diverse ideas and...

Planning Staff Withdraws Request to Change Zoning in Oxford Commons District

As zoning disagreements continue between Oxford Commons land developers, the City of Oxford's planning department decided to withdraw their request to modify the Oxford...

Counterfeit, Embezzlement and More in Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Two alarms, ambulance assist, two auto-burglary, counterfeit currency, three disturbing the peace, embezzlement, motorist assist, petit larceny, shoplifting,...

Friday's Discovery Luncheon Spotlights Two Local Entrepreneurs

Innovate Mississippi and the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation will host a Discovery Luncheon in Oxford on Friday, Feb. 16. The event will be held...
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