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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.

OPC’s New Activity Center Enters New Stage Of Development

If everything goes according to plan, construction on the Oxford Park Commission’s new activity center could begin in December. Casey Rogers of Innovative Construction...

DUIs, Public Drunk And More In This Weekend's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: 911 hang-up, 10 alarms, three complaints, 10 careless driving, three civil matters, nine disturbing the peace, elderly assist,...

Ole Miss Receives Case Summary, Set To Appear In Front Of COI On September 11

The University of Mississippi has received their case summary and appearance letter from the NCAA. University representatives will appear in front of the Committee...

Nutt's Lawsuit Against Ole Miss Dismissed By District Judge

Houston Nutt’s lawsuit against the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation, the University Of Mississippi, And The Board Of Trustees For Institutions Of Higher Learning has...

Ralph Eubanks To Serve As Visiting Professor At UM

Author and journalist Ralph Eubanks returns to the University of Mississippi this fall, this time as a visiting professor. The Mount Olive native will...

NCNPR Signs Collaboration Agreement With Australian University

 The National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Institute of Complementary...

McLean Institute ELC Program Helps Students Improve Communities

Nearly 60 elementary and middle school students in Mississippi have been exposed to entrepreneurial leadership skills this summer, thanks to a traveling program sponsored...

Accounting Librarian Wins International Lifetime Achievement Award

Royce Kurtz, who has shaped the University of Mississippi's accounting library for the last 16 years, has been honored with an international award for his efforts.  Kurtz,...

Chucky Mullins Roundabout Now Open

The roundabout at the Chucky Mullins Drive entrance to the University of Mississippi campus opened to traffic beginning Friday afternoon (Aug. 11). Construction began in...

Credit Card Fraud, Suspicious Vehicle And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: 911 hang up, eight alarms, animal complaint, two carless driving, two code enforcement, credit card fraud, two disturbing...