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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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Barbour to Receive Geographic Visionary Award

The Mississippi Geographic Alliance at the University of Mississippi will honor former Gov. Haley Barbour with its MGA Geographic Visionary Award at the fifth annual awards ceremony Sept....

Abandon Vehicle, Identity Theft And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Abandon vehicle, three alarms, ambulance assist, three disturbing the peace, identity theft, three improper parking, motorist assist, three...

Texas Gulf Coast Braces For Hurricane Harvey's Impact

While Mississippi may not be in the direct path of Hurricane Harvey, Ole Miss has a large number of out-of-state students hailing from the...

Ole Miss Student Has Fresh Outlook On Life After Brain Aneurysm

No parent can ever prepare for the moment that they receive a text that their child is on their way to the hospital. This...

Female Shot At University Trails, OPD Makes Arrest In Alleged Shooting

Update:Bond has been set for D’Marius Madkins at $150,000. He has been formally charged with Domestic Violence-Aggravated Assaulted. There has not been an update...

Credit Card Fraud, Disorderly Conduct And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Two alarms, ambulance assist, animal complaint, careless driving, credit card fraud, disorderly conduct, disturbance, improper parking, motorist assist,...

Students and Alumni Disagree on "Welcome Back Concert" Headliner Wiz Khalifa

Last week, the Ole Miss’ Student Activities Association announced that Wiz Khalifa would be headlining the annual “Welcome Back” concert for students inside the...

MAPE to Honor Dr. Robert Khayat at Winter-Reed Partnership Award Tribute Luncheon on Oct. 17

Event at Hilton of Jackson open to the public; sponsorships available The 2017 Winter-Reed Partnership Award will be presented to Dr. Robert C. Khayat...

Oxford-Based R.J. Allen & Associates Named in Inc. Magazine's "5000" List

Construction, real estate company honored for fifth consecutive year R.J. Allen & Associates, an Oxford-based construction and real estate company, recently was named to the...

Embezzlement, Forgery And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Seven alarms, animal complaint, two careless driving, embezzlement, two fire department assist, harassing phone calls, four improper parking,...
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