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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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Book Review: Soul Food Advisor, Recipes And Tips For Authentic Southern Cooking

For people who are tired of hearing waiters say “locally sourced” – for people who rejoiced when a pot-roast recipe from Tippah County won...

2017 Holiday Marketplace Now Accepting Vendor Applications

The Hottytoddy.com Holiday Marketplace is now accepting vendor applications for their event at the Jefferson Oxford on Dec. 1 - 2, 2017.  Apply here: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5764 The Holiday...

Hit And Run, Harassing Phone Calls And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls:Two alarms, malicious mischief, two improper parking, civil matter, six disturbing the peace, simple assault, scam, harassing phone...

‘Billion Dollar Buyer’ Tilman Fertitta to Speak at UM

Businessman Tilman Fertitta, CEO of Landry’s Inc. and star of the CNBC reality show “Billion Dollar Buyer,” will share insights and advice Friday (May...

Lecture Examines Links Between Faulkner Classic And Book Of Daniel

This year's Frances Bell McCool Fellowship Lecture in Faulkner Studies at the University of Mississippi examines connections between an iconic William Faulkner novel and...

Oxford Resident Arrested In Front Of Confederate Statue Goes Viral

On Monday, Oxford resident Matt Reardon was arrested for disorderly conduct on the Square after waving a Mississippi State flag in front of the...

Incumbents Retain Seats On Board Of Aldermen After Tuesday's Election

A lackluster turnout in the Democratic primary election led to the incumbent candidates retaining their seats on the Oxford Board of Aldermen. Rick Addy...

Warrant Served, Domestic Violence And More In Today's Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: Four animal complaints, six alarms, suspicious activity, credit card fraud, two reported DUIs, improper parking, disturbing the...

OPD Arrests Two In Oxford On Human Trafficking Charges, FBI Involved

On April 27, 2017, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to the University Inn for a reported kidnapping. The victim was able to text...

Column: A Peek Behind Legislative Leaders' Spending Rhetoric

By Bill Crawford Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn are touting their great success this year in holding down the cost...
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