Southern Experience

Double Decker 2025: A Celebration of Music, Art, and Community in the Heart of Oxford

Oxford’s Double Decker Festival brings two days of live music, art vendors, Southern food, and family fun to the Square.

Amy Sara Carroll Chosen as Ole Miss’ Summer Poet in Residence

Amy Sara Carroll will be this year’s Summer Poet in Residence at the University of Mississippi. Carroll is an assistant professor of American culture, Latina/o studies and...

University to Celebrate Green Week April 21-24

The University of Mississippi will observe Green Week April 21-24 with the goal of raising awareness on campus and in the community about the...

D.T. Shackelford and Darryail Whittington Win 2015 Sullivan Awards

The McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagementat the University of Mississippi has named student-athlete Deterrian Shackelford and alumnus Darryail Whittington the winners of its 2015...

Vassallo: Music’s Last Great Decade — the 1970s

I have always thought that no decade rivaled the 1960's for the greatest music of all time. but now I'm not so sure. After all,...

Swig for the Wig Bar Crawl is For a Good Cause

Wouldn't it be great to drink on the Square for the benefit of a non-profit? Rutledge Foundation's Swig for the Wig bar crawl this...

Coopwood: Shelby’s History Abounds

This past week, I spoke to the Bolivar County Historical Society in Cleveland at the Capps Archives building on the campus of Delta State....

Storify: How MSU Baseball’s Warm-Up Uniforms Became Breaking News

It was an ordinary afternoon as the Mississippi State's baseball team enjoyed new warm-up uniform design by Adidas. However the day took a turn...

Oxford Bakeries Abound with Tasty Treats and Sweets

When looking for a custom cake or just a sweet bite to eat, Oxford has many locally owned options for a treat. From fun...

Staton: This is What Progress Looks Like

Former provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at The University of Mississippi Dr. Carolyn Staton has seen a change in Ole Miss during...

Coopwood: Concert Business How Bands Bring in Big Bucks

People in my town of Cleveland were sad to receive the news this past Thursday afternoon The Band Perry was not going to perform...