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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.

When Others Talk Policy, Rep. Holland Talks People

Years ago, Mississippi Public Broadcasting decided to air a live “town hall” on a topic. Can’t remember what. Twenty or 30 people were to...

Suspect Arrested On Credit Card Fraud Charges

On Wednesday, April 26, the Oxford Police Department arrested Cameron Triplett (23, Oxford, MS) for credit card fraud. A victim reported a lost credit...

Double Decker Crowd Leads To High Number Of Traffic Violations; Weekend Crime Report

Oxford police responded to the following calls: 11 improper parking, two fire department assist, 18 alarm, two residential burglary, vehicle burglary, two domestic disturbances,...

John Grisham Returns To Square Books On June 20th

For the first time in 25 years, best-selling author John Grisham will be going on a public tour for the release of his latest...

VIDEO: Take A Stroll On The Square And Dive In To Double Decker 2017

Couldn't make it to Oxford this weekend? No problem, we're bringing the fun and excitement of Double Decker to you! For questions or comments,...

UM Honors College Welcomes Bruce Levingston as Artist-in-Residence

Acclaimed classical pianist Bruce Levingston is inaugural recipient of Honors College Artist-in-Residence position OXFORD, Miss. – Playing music and changing lives are Bruce Levingston’s passions. So when...

UM Sophomore Wins Entrepreneurial Spirit Of Mississippi Scholarship

JAMAS Capital Management, a private investment firm based in Jackson, has named University of Mississippi sophomore Mary Eveleen Brown as the recipient of the...

UM Development Welcomes Annual Giving Director

For Florida native Wesley Clark, not even a promising career in law was worth giving up his passion for fundraising. "I earned a law degree...

UM Recognizes Three Employees With Frist Service Awards

Following glowing letters of recommendation from students, fellow faculty members and parents, three University of Mississippi employees have been chosen to receive prestigious honors...

Delta Students Get College Experience During Ole Miss Visit

Students from Madison S. Palmer High School in Marks got a hands-on learning experience in a college atmosphere recently when they visited the University...