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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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Domestic Violence, Grand Larceny And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Ten alarms, improper parking, animal complaint, shoplifting, reported DUI, petit larceny, two suspicious activities, two motorist assists, welfare...

How A Scholarship Became A Lifelong Bond For A UM Student And Alumnus

Seven years ago, Jasmine Turner was a senior in high school trying to decide what her future held. A self-described, small-town girl from Tippo,...

Jon Meacham to Speak Friday At UM Overby Center

Jon Meacham, a prize-winning historian and this weekend's Commencement speaker at the University of Mississippi, will discuss American politics with Andrew Lack, chairman of...

UM Commencement Reflects University's Growth

Students, families and other visitors will notice a few changes in the University of Mississippi's 164th Commencement ceremony, set for 9 a.m. Saturday (May...

Mississippi Robotics Champs Earn World Championship

A robotics team from Pearl that won the Mississippi's FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition in March at the University of Mississippi has gone on...

Best Of Oxford Film Fest Tours Mississippi

Oxford Film Festival will take the hits on the road to four Mississippi towns in June, bringing the best films from the February 2017...

Oxford Named 13th Best 'City For Seniors To Retire'

For college students, Oxford is a popular choice because of Ole Miss. For retirees, Oxford is a popular choice because of its high quality...

Column: Long-Ago Letter From Dr. Jere Hoar

Shortly after ending my challenging year as editor of "The Daily Mississippian," graduating from Ole Miss and moving to New York City in the...

Vehicle Burglary, Reckless Drivers And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Five alarms, four welfare concerns, motorist assist, petit larceny, three reports of lost property, two fire department assists,...

Fire Hydrant Under Control After Single-Car Accident On Ole Miss Campus

Last night a driver struck a fire hydrant on the Ole Miss Campus on Rebel Drive, next to the Alpha Phi house construction site....
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