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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.

Bill Taylor - October 29, 2026

Discharging Fireworks in the City, K9 Search, and More in Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Two 911 hang ups, abandon vehicle, 26 alarms, three ambulance assist, six careless driving, defrauding innkeeper, discharging fireworks...

UM Education Alumna Proves She's 'Not a Quitter'

When Oxford resident Bettye Butler decided she was going to finish her bachelor's degree after a 38-year hiatus from the University of Mississippi, she...

OPD to Offer Free Children's Firearm Safety Course Jan. 3

The Oxford Police Department is offering its first free firearm safety course for children ages 8-12 on Wednesday, Jan. 3. "Our initial thought with this...

John Cofield's Oxford and Ole Miss: The Park Drive Kids

When the Goodman girls knew I was in Methodist in bad shape they didn't call anyone, they didn't panic, they didn't waste any time,...

Oxford Stories: Assistive Technology Helps Improve Patients’ Quality of Life

Cassandra Singleton has been using assistive technology since 2010, after an infection that left her paralyzed from the neck down with a damaged spinal...

Ole Miss Football Legend Ray Brown Passes Away at 82

Raymond L. Brown, age 82, of Pascagoula and Gautier, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on a walk on the trails of his property with his...

A New Kind of Perfect: Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome

A Down syndrome diagnosis during pregnancy – or after birth – can be scary for everyone involved. Many parents feel unprepared, anxious or alone,...

UM Professor Sheds Light on Overlooked Artistic Side of Vikings

Vikings are often portrayed as brutish, violent Norse conquerors, but a University of Mississippi professor wants to shed light on the often-misunderstood peoples' artistic...

Q&A: Realtor Matt McGraw Says Oxford's Condo Market Will Keep Growing

For 15 plus years, Matt McGraw has built a reputation in the Oxford real estate community. The Kessinger realtor has a knowledge of the...