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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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Oxford's William Alias III Sells Security Card Services To BluePay

Security Card Services (SCS), founded in Oxford, has been purchased by BluePay. CEO of SCS, William Alias III, is a native of Clarksdale, Mississippi and founded...

Chancellor Vitter Responds To Charlottesville Protests In Letter

"I am so pleased to welcome everyone back to an exciting new academic year.  Our campuses come alive with optimism and energy each August...

Burglary, Simple Assault And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Two alarms, ambulance assist, burglary, code enforcement, two fire department assist, harassing phone calls, two lost property, malicious...

Summer Institute in Mathematics Instruction Helps Teachers Develop Educational Strategies

This summer, the Center for Math and Science Education (CMSE) hosted the second cohort for their Summer Institute in Mathematics. The two-week long workshop...

Unconquered and Unconquerable: A Conversation with Governor Bill Anoatubby

This story was originally published in "Unconquered and Unconquerable", a magazine created by Meek School Students and Faculty.  Q: Where and when did you start in...

Meek School Magazine: Newell Turner – Raised To Be A Rebel

By Debbie Nelson. This story was originally published in the 2015-2016 issue of the Meek School Magazine.  Newell Turner was raised to be a rebel,...

UM Museum's Latest Exhibit Explores Culture With 'Unwritten Memoir'

The University of Mississippi Museum debuts "Unwritten Memoir," an exhibit by Holly Springs artist Randy Hayes, on Tuesday (Aug. 22). "Unwritten Memoir" reflects visual memories...

DUIs, False Pretense And More In This Weekend's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: 911 hang up, 16 alarms, three ambulance assist, two animal complaint, four careless driving, two civil matter, 11...

Oxford Schools Moving To Plan B As Proper Eclipse Eyewear Fails To Arrive

Eclipse day has finally arrived, and people all over the country are finding ways to witness the historic event, including Oxford schools. Oxford Middle...

Lindsey Abernathy Named Associate Director Of Sustainability

The University Mississippi Office of Sustainability, which is a catalyst for environmental change in the community, has named Lindsey Abernathy its new associate director. Abernathy,...
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