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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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First Baby Born in New Hospital Wasn't Due Until Mid-December

Aiden O'Brian Shaw arrived in the world at 4:42 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, staking his claim as the first...

Oxford Man Arrested for Allegedly Burglarizing Dickey's BBQ

George Clay, 31 of Oxford, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 21, for allegedly burglarizing Dickey’s BBQ. Investigators determined that Clay, an employee of the business,...

After Years in Faraway Places, Claudia Billups Rides Back Home to Oxford

Claudia Billups stays extremely busy these days managing a new restaurant, Fill-Up with Billups, on the Oxford Square. HottyToddy.com's Steve Vassallo crossed paths with her...

Baptist Memorial Hospital Makes Move to New Location

Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi staff relocated patients from their old facility this morning to a new campus at 1100 Belk Boulevard in Oxford, hospital officials said. The...

Eight Exceptional UM Students Named 2017 Croft Scholars

The University of Mississippi's Croft Institute for International Studies has announced this year's winners of eight Croft Scholarships, which pay up to $32,000 over...

UM Alumna Clara Turnage Receives Chronicle of Higher Education Award

Clara Turnage, an alumna of the University of Mississippi's Meek School of Journalism and New Media, received The Chronicle of Higher Education's 2017 David...

Daniel Roberts Recalls UM Black Student Union as a 'Safe Space'

While others may have questioned Daniel Roberts' decision to enroll at the University of Mississippi, the Moss Point native felt no apprehension about being...

UM Launches Flagship Constellations to Tackle 'Grand Challenges'

The University of Mississippi unveiled its Flagship Constellations initiative, which includes multidisciplinary teams with the goal of creating solutions in the areas of big...

OPD Nabs Two Robbery Suspects in Oxford

Officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to the Tobacco Superstore on N. Lamar Blvd for a report of a robbery Nov. 20. Upon...

Junior League of Jackson Commits $1 Million to UMMC for Treating Children

The Junior League of Jackson (JLJ), for decades a strong supporter of children’s health, has made commitments totaling $1 million to the Campaign for...
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