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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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OPD Investigates Religious Group After Numerous Reported Concerns

The Oxford Police Department has received numerous calls and messages about a religious group going door to door in the city of Oxford. In conjunction...

OPD Arrests Man for Alleged Credit Card Fraud

The Oxford Police Department served an arrest warrant to Jalen Brim of Tupelo, 21, for credit card fraud Saturday. In October, 2017, Brim was accused...

Conservator Visiting UM Museum to Examine Marble Sculpture Collection

One of the country's most respected conservators of Greek and Roman sculpture is visiting the University of Mississippi Museum this week to review its...

Counterfeit Currency, Trespassing and More in Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: 911 hang up, four alarms, ambulance assist, two animal complaints, two careless driving, counterfeit currency, disturbing the peace,...

Mitchell: Big Business Has State Prisons, Wants Schools, Too

Lobbyists have been around as long as there have been lawmaking bodies. Once they were seeking favorable rules and regulations for the private economy....

Fins Up for Senior Marquis Haynes at Reese's Senior Bowl

Participating in the Reese’s Senior Bowl this past Saturday, Senior Marquis Haynes turned heads as he awaits the fate of the NFL draft in...

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour Returns to Off Square Books Thursday

After a two-month winter break, Thacker Mountain Radio Hour resumes live performances this Thursday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. at Off Square Books. Guests will...

UM Law School to Host MLK Day Commemoration Event

The University of Mississippi School of Law will host a panel discussion in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday...

DUIs, Forgery and More in Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: 911 Hang up, 13 alarms, four ambulance assist, four animal complaints, burglary-building, seven careless driving, two civil matters,...

Bonnie Brown: Knee Replacements, Lint Bombs and Brain-Fog Blunders

My retirement a couple of years ago had a rather unusual beginning. I had made the decision to retire, only to become plagued with...
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