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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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Lafayette County Health Care Forum Canceled After ACHA Fails

An April 5th public forum on Healthcare has been canceled. The event, which was being sponsored by the Lafayette County Democratic Party, was set...

Mississippi Senate Honors Oxford Mayor Patterson Recognized Public Service

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 669 has been passed by both chambers of the Mississippi Capitol honoring the public service of Oxford Mayor Pat Patterson....

Coopwood: Remembering Bill Minor

On March 28, veteran Mississippi journalist, Bill Minor died. He was 93 years old. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Minor, he wrote columns and articles...

Honey Baked Ham Opens Today In Oxford

Today, Honey Baked Ham is opening its doors to the public. Although known for its catering and take-home turkeys and hams, the store will also...

UM Honors College To Dedicate Expanded Building Thursday

Students, faculty and administrators will gather Thursday afternoon (March 30) at the University of Mississippi to celebrate the dedication of the expanded and renovated home of...

UM Campus Recreation To Host Third Annual Color My College 5-K

The University of Mississippi's Department of Campus Recreation will host the Color My College 5-K run April 1 as part of a full day of activities. This...

Bill Minor, Legendary Mississippi Journalist, Passes Away At 93

  Legendary Journalist Bill Minor passed away early Tuesday morning the age of 93. Minor was often referred to as the “conscience of Mississippi" for...

Meek School Wins Big At Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Competition

The University of Mississippi won big at the Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Competition. Courtesy of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media. Patricia Thompson,...

Yac’s 2017 Miss-I-Sippin’ Beerfest Was Hoppin’ With Fun

By Laurie Triplette The air in Oxford was heady with hops last weekend when the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council hosted its ninth annual Miss-i-sippin’...

Amid Federal Immigration Crack Down, Bryant Outlaws Sanctuary Cities In Mississippi

https://twitter.com/PhilBryantMS/status/846368456685633536 Governor Phil Bryant signed a law into effect yesterday declaring Sanctuary Cities illegal in the state of Mississippi. This action was on the heels...
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