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Southern Experience

Ferguson: Dear Beckham

A heartfelt Christmas reflection reminding us that the season’s real magic comes from generosity, kindness, and becoming joy for others.

HottyToddy.com Offers Football Parking as Off-Campus Options Dwindle

With the finalization of the new parking garage just a stone's throw from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on the horizon, new spaces should become available on...

Newsmax Rates Oxford as Most Popular Retirement Spot in Mississippi

Oxford as an ideal retirement town has been a well-kept secret, but now it looks like more and more are catching on to it. Newsmax,...

Fried Catfish, Hush Puppies, Lifelong Friendships: A Taste of the Ole South in NYC

There’ll be heavily accented cries of "How y’all doin’?” this Saturday in New York’s Central Park as the 36th annual Mississippi Picnic gets underway...

Oxford’s Olden Days: Local Writer Shoots his Wife’s Doctor

Since Oxford always has people visiting that are interested in the life and works of William Faulkner, I began looking for an interesting event...

From The Kitchen of The Sweets Lady Marcia Via

Marcia Via hasn't forgotten what it was like to dine at Weidmann's restaurant back in the day. “We would sit in the long room with...

Ole Miss Freshman Orientation Brings New Rebels to New Home

Right now, the Ole Miss campus is teeming with future Rebels as the university hosts a two-day round of freshman orientation through tomorrow afternoon....

Mimosa’s Sweet, Bright Floral Arrangements Great for All Birthdays

At long last June is here, and the month comes with bright summer colors from beach towels to lipstick. Mimosa's recent floral arrangement is...

Sweet Rebellion: Why Southerners Drink Differently

Sweet Tea and Bourbon, they are synonymous with the South, but how did this improbable pairing come about? The answer lurks in the ubiquitous...

John Currence Adds Personal Touch to Decor in City Grocery Restaurants

At first glance, City Grocery, Lamar Lounge, Snackbar, Bouré and Big Bad Breakfast all seem to have different owners not because of the cuisine,...

Oxford Summer Events of 2015 Offer Fun for All Ages

Most of the students have left town and another great baseball season has ended, so Oxford seems rather quiet. But if you’re hanging around...