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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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Reflections: Life in the Country

Enjoy our "Reflections" post -- one of many vignettes and stories featuring memories of days gone by. This installment is from Betty H. Atkinson of Huntsville,...

Oxford Stories Video: OPD Says Changes Needed for Nightlife Safety on the Square

Because of recent issues involving Oxford Square nightlife, Oxford Police Department leaders are working on new safety regulations. Managers and bar owners also recognize these...

Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Duck

Help find Duck, a Terrier/Shepherd, a forever home. Duck and his two brothers (who have since been adopted) were found together walking along Friendship...

Liz Grant: The Dating Game Gets a New Head Coach in Oxford

Matt Luke isn’t the only new head coach in Oxford. With Tinder, Bumble and other dating sites expanding, Heart À La Carte, a dating...

How the Square Prepares for the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

If you’ve strolled through the Square in December, you’ve noticed the lights and Christmas décor that seemed to appear overnight. Ever wondered where they...

Best Holiday Movies: Dreaming of a "White Christmas" in Mississippi

Christmas has been my favorite time of the year as long as I can remember, thanks to the traditions I was given as a...

Ole Miss Uncovers Evidence of Hazing at SAE Chapter

Sigma Alpha Epsilon closed its University of Mississippi chapter Tuesday amid reports of hazing allegations uncovered by the university's Office of Conflict Resolution and...

Sarah Kate Purvis: The Color Queen of Oxford

Sarah Kate Purvis has been perfecting her expertise in color for over ten years, and her clients are loving every shade. With a solid...

John Cofield's Oxford and Ole Miss: The Hardware Store Steps

This shot was taken during the filming of the motion picture made from William Faulkner's novel, "Intruder in the Dust." Old Oxford knows the hardware...

Oxford Stories: Oxford Local Says Running Business Is ‘A Piece of Cake’

As a little girl, Oxford native Kelli Smith Russell dreamed of starting her own bakery. Years later, she is the proud owner of The...
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