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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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Scientists Detect Gravitational Waves Produced by Colliding Neutron Stars

For the first time, scientists have directly detected gravitational waves – ripples in space and time – in addition to light from the spectacular...

UM Researchers Link Cognitive, Mobility Limitations and Mortality

With its first interprofessional degree program in applied gerontology rolling out in fall 2018, the University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences is ramping up...

UM Students with Disabilities Find Welcoming Environment, Assistance

Before Valentine's Day 2011, Rhett Unbehagen did not consider himself to be a person with a disability. But while running on his high school campus...

Ole Miss Alumni Association Welcomes 2017-18 Officers

The Ole Miss Alumni Association announced its officers for 2017-18 on Saturday (Oct. 14) as part of Homecoming festivities at the University of Mississippi. Bobby Bailess (BBA...

UM Black Student Union Begins Golden Anniversary Celebration

The Black Student Union, one of the oldest student organizations at the University of Mississippi, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of special...

Judge Denies Leo Lewis and Kobe Jones' Request to Move Lawsuit Trial

The lawsuit between Rebel Rags and two Mississippi State football players, Leo Lewis and Kobe Jones, took an interesting turn Thursday. Circuit Court Judge John...

Secretary of State Visits OHS Classroom to "Promote the Vote"

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann visited an Oxford High School (OHS) classroom today to discuss an art and essay contest for students as part...

Southern Craft Stove and Tap Now Open in Oxford

Oxford’s Southern Craft Stove and Tap opened Wednesday, Oct. 18, and is already off to a booming start. The restaurant, located at 705 Sisk Avenue,...

Oxford Police Arrests One for Firearm Possession, Another for Allegedly Stealing a Dog

On Oct. 17, an officer with the Oxford Police Department made a traffic stop for speeding. Upon investigation, a stolen firearm was found in...

State Supreme Court Says MAEP School Formula Isn't Mandatory

The Mississippi Supreme Court today ruled the Legislature is not mandated by law to fully fund the state’s public schools. In a unanimous opinion, the...
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