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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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Librarian Leaves Impressive Legacy At University

Veteran University of Mississippi librarian Laura Harper may have left campus, but her legacy remains in the form of a treasure trove of information...

UM Doctoral Student Attends NEH Institute In Washington, D.C.

A doctoral student in history at the University of Mississippi is among two graduate students nationally studying at a prestigious institute this summer in...

Education Program Receives $150,000 Grant To Provide Opportunities for Mississippi Children

Jumpstart, a national early childhood education program that operates their Mississippi chapter at the University of Mississippi, has received a grant in excess of...

Reflections: Typewriters, Phones & Computers

Enjoy our "Reflections" post -- one of many vignettes and stories featuring memories of days gone by. This installment is from Bettye H. Galloway as...

Discharging Fireworks In City Limits, DUI And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls:911 abuse, abandoned vehicle, seven alarms, careless driving, code enforcement, discharging fireworks in city limits, four disturbing the...

On Cooking Southern: Beat Summertime Heat With Stick Food

SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK To love on: The action of being lovey-dovey with another person, including physical petting, hugging, kissing and making generally mushy-sounding small...

Embezzlement, Public Drunk And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls:Alarm, two ambulance assist, animal complaint, two careless driving, two civil matters, two disturbing the peace, embezzlement, harassing...

Mayor Tannehill Officially Inaugurated, Ready To Lead Oxford Into New Era

Oxonians gathered in front of city hall Thursday morning to celebrate the inauguration of the city’s new mayor, Robyn Tannehill. Tannehill replaces outgoing Mayor...

UM School Of Business Administration To Receive Global Recognition

The School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi will be awarded the Global Centers of Insurance Excellence designation this summer at the...

Local Book Talk Event and New Community Development Show Love for Oxford’s Child Nutrition Summer Meal Program

Oxford School District OSD Child Nutrition Program receives supportive boost from Splinter Creek and local author, culinary guru.  Every weekday during the summer months, the...
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