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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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Out of the Darkness Walk Brings Suicide Awareness and Prevention to Oxford

Members of the Oxford community and the University of Mississippi can come together Sunday, Oct. 15, to shed light on suicide awareness and prevention...

Boy Scouts of America to Allow Girls in Cub Scouts

The National Boy Scouts of America announced that they will permit girls to enroll in the Cub Scout Program. Beginning in 2018, parents can...

Oxford’s 2nd Chance MS Helps Create Support Fund for Adult Students

A new program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), funded in part by an Oxford nonprofit, will provide support to underserved adult students...

WTVA News Director Visits Meek School NewsWatch Students

Mike Raffaele, WTVA news director, met with University of Mississippi Meek School of Journalism and New Media NewsWatch students last night offering advice about...

Country Singer Brett Young Releases Ole Miss Tribute Song

Country singer and songwriter Brett Young posted on Twitter Friday releasing his Ole Miss tribute song, "Hell Yeah Damn Right." Brett Young is a...

U.S. Circuit Judge to Speak at UM Law School

U.S. Circuit Judge Robert L. Wilkins will visit Oxford to speak Wednesday (Oct. 11) at the University of Mississippi School of Law. Wilkins serves on...

Confederate Statue Will Remain on Campus, UM Official Confirms

A University of Mississippi official confirmed today that the Confederate statue, located in the Circle of the Ole Miss campus, is staying where it...

Oxford Man Arrested for Allegedly Strangling a Family Member

On October 7, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to a residence on Booker Road for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival,...

Mitchell: Remake of ‘Casablanca’ to be set in Mississippi?

It’s one of the most famous movies ever, with many memorable lines. One comes to mind whenever cavalier handling of public funds comes to light...

Chancellor Vitter to Detail "State of the U" in Ole Miss Town Hall Meeting

The second annual University of Mississippi Town Hall is set for 3 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, in the Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom of The Inn at...
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