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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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County's New Comprehensive Plan Is "the Community's Plan," Supervisors Say

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing this morning regarding a new Comprehensive Plan for the county. Jeff Busby, president of the...

Charley Ann Nix Wins 2017 Miss University Title

After appearing as last year’s first alternate, Charley Ann Nix of Batesville was crowned the 2017 Miss University for the University of Mississippi Sunday...

Oh My Gourd: Pumpkin Painting Could Be A Favorite Halloween Tradition

Pumpkin painting is no “hocus pocus” around Oxford. This no-carve idea can take your pumpkin to a whole new spooky level. Sometimes, carving pumpkins...

Still-Ailing Thad Cochran Won't Return to Washington Today

Sen. Thad Cochran will not return to Washington as planned today due to ongoing health issues, according to a statement released by his office. Cochran...

UM Chancellor: What It Means to Be an Ole Miss Rebel

In yesterday’s second annual University of Mississippi town hall meeting, Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter ticked off a lengthy list of the school’s recent achievements and...

Ole Miss Paid $130,000 for Wiz Khalifa Concert, Website Reports

The University of Mississippi shelled out $130,000 for a concert by rapper Wiz Khalifa back in August, according to The College Fix. The website reported...

Southaven Parks' Marketing Director Reflects on DeSoto Center Tenure

Olivia Craig has been quite busy since graduating from the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center -Southaven in May. Craig, who earned a Bachelor of...

UM Sophomore Competes in International Triathlon

University of Mississippi sophomore Elizabeth Fogarty represented the United States last month Rotterdam, Netherlands, during the International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Grand Final. A native...

Counselor Education Clinic Offers Services to Community

The University of Mississippi Counselor Education Clinic for Outreach and Personal Enrichment provides resources to the entire Lafayette County and Oxford community, including assistance...

Grant Supports Student Internships in East Asia

The Freeman Foundation of Stowe, Vermont, has awarded a $100,000 grant to the University of Mississippi for an initiative to support student internships in...
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