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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 Cardio Barre's Workout Developed By Former Lead Dancer For Michael Jackson

 Revolutionary workout combines barre and dance with cardio, isolating every muscle in the body while burning fat through continual motion. Oxford entrepreneur Gina Matthews has...

MDOT Provides Safe Summer Travel Advice

Each summer, many Mississippians pack their bags and load their vehicles preparing for much-needed vacations. The Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) main goal is...

Shoplifting, Malicious Mischief And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Four alarms, noise violation, three 911 hang ups, three welfare concerns, suspicious activity, simple assault, two disturbances, careless...

American Legion Boys State Returns To UM

The University of Mississippi will host the American Legion Boys State beginning May 28, bringing young men from across the state to campus for...

Auto Burglary, Petit Larceny And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Seven suspicious activities, two alarms, noise violations, careless driving, two welfare concerns, 911 hang up, harassing phone calls,...

Exciting Alterations Business Opens in Oxford on University Ave.

Julie Coleman recently has opened Design Gallery at 1603 University Avenue. The business can address all of your alterations needs plus a number of...

Mitchell: Battle For School Dollars Now Rests With Supreme Court

Most students are out for summer, having finished their final exams. In all probability, there were no easy answers. The quest for better K-12...

OPD Makes Arrests For Alleged Armed Burglary And Domestic Violence

On Monday, May 22, 2017 investigators of the Oxford Police Department charged Robert Houston (25) of Oxford, MS with one count of armed robbery...

Family, Friends and Colleagues Gather To Remember Carolyn Ellis Staton

Earlier today, a service was held at Paris-Yates Chapel to honor the life of Carolyn Ellis Staton who passed away Friday, May 19 at...

Shoplifting, Bomb Threat And More In Weekend's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Other agency assist, suspicious vehicle, three civil matters, three reported DUI, counterfeit currency, three petit larceny, bomb threat,...
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