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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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Alarms, Suspicious Activities, and More in Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls:  Five alarms, animal complaint, careless driving, civil matter, domestic disturbance, K9 search, motorist assist, obstructing traffic, scam,...

Wicker Presents Congressional Award Medals to Mississippi Students

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker presented Congressional Award medals to seven North Mississippi students. The Congressional Award is Congress’s highest honor for youth. To achieve a...

Thursday's Top Tune Throwback: The Eagles' "Peaceful Easy Feeling"

"I got a peaceful easy feelin' And I know you won't let me down Cause I'm already standin' On the ground" What a classic! With all of their...

Lee Dentistry Offers Free Dental Services to Needy on Saturday

Lee Family Dentistry in Oxford is offering a Free Dentistry Day from 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at their office at 1201 Office...

Treehouse Toys Showcases Top 4 Christmas Toys for Girls

Treehouse Toys has toys for all ages, boys and girls, that will challenge, educate and provide enjoyment for hours upon hours. HottyToddy.com's Steve Vassallo visited...

Oxford Park Commission Breaks Ground on New Activity Center

Mayor Robyn Tannehill joined members of the Oxford Park Commission Thursday morning for the groundbreaking of the new $11.5 million activity center.  Members from Innovative...

911 Hang Up, Shoplifting, and More in Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls:  Two 911 hang up, four alarms, animal complaint, three disturbing the peace, domestic disturbance, improper parking, three...

Boys & Girls Club Spread Christmas Cheer at the Library (with Video)

The Oxford Boys and Girls Club descended upon the Oxford-Lafayette County Public Library Wednesday afternoon to trim the Christmas tree. This marks the first year...

Landscaping Camp: Giving the Gift of a Green Thumb

If someone you know wants to exercise their green thumb this spring, an Early Bird Special gift certificate for next May’s Landscaping Camp in...

Reflections: Meatless Days, Sweetless Days and Wheatless Days

Whenever the winter season draws near, I never fail to remember one particular year that shaped my life forever. The date was Dec. 7, 1941,...
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