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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 Students Place in International Robotics Contest

Two University of Mississippi mechanical engineering student teams have brought home top prizes from an international robotics competition in Tampa, Florida. The 2017 American Society...

Humane Society Thanks Supporters in Year-End Letter

The Oxford Lafayette Humane Society (OLHS) accepted 3,704 animals in 2017, according to an end-of-the-year letter issued by its board to supporters on Friday. "No...

MDOT Promises Fewer Construction Delays on State Highways Over Holidays

Mississippians planning to hit the road to spend time with family and friends this Christmas and New Year’s will notice fewer travel delays due...

Oxford Stories Video: Meek School Professor Says Drones Are Tools, Not Toys

One of the most controversial technology issues in recent memory, camera drones have been hotly contested for their potential to interfere with citizens’ privacy. For...

Chi Omega Pledges $250,000 to Benefit Women's Health

Fellow students’ health and well-being have captured the attention of the University of Mississippi’s Chi Omega sorority chapter, which has committed $250,000 to establish a women’s...

Oxford Teens Invited to Participate in Jan. 13 Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Oxford teenagers are invited to participate in a public reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in a special presentation...

OLHS Pet of the Week: Friendly Feline Linda

We can't help but call her Linda Lovely. She is just that - lovely. Linda is a domestic shorthair cat. Her smooth coat, beautiful...

Ole Miss Alumni Review: More Than An Occupation

Several times each day, Willie Haynes (BSES 08) sees the sacrifices made by a population that is pushing toward reaching its full potential. Meaningful...

On Cooking Southern: Can It Be Christmas without the Candied Cherries?

SOUHERNISM OF THE WEEK Smart Cookie: A person whose intelligence is notably outstanding. Never to be mistaken for someone who has behaved stupidly and is...

UM Black Faculty and Staff Organization Plays Santa's Helpers

Nostalgia and excitement filled the air at The Inn at Ole Miss as Facilities Management Department employees gathered for the University of Mississippi’s 20th annual...
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