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.

Heaton: How to Meet Southern Belles on Spring Break

My sons, who were raised in New Jersey, are at the age where they’re asking for tips on meeting Southern girls. My advice is...

Lori’s Story and How ‘Newk’s Cares’ is Raising Awareness about Ovarian Cancer

A mother of three, active and very health-conscious, Lori Newcomb really had no warning signs. Not at first. In fact, by the time she...

First Responder of the Month: Captain Libby Lytle Brings Passion, Work Ethic to OPD

Oxford Police Department Captain Libby Lytle is March's First Responder of the Month in recognition of her dedication to the department and the city. She hails...

Rebel Alum Kelly Wynne Wins the Day with Handbag Business

Every year, students graduate from the University of Mississippi and go on to accomplish great things. Ole Miss is known for their outstanding graduates...

Feltenstein’s Uncommon Wisdom: Biggest Myth in Business

What’s the biggest myth in business? Bigger is better. A business should be judged not by its size but its impact. Gut instinct vs. expertise:...

Come Grab Coffee at StarBYX Tonight

The Mississippi Beta chapter of Pi Beta Phi is teaming up with Beta Upsilon Chi for their annual StarBYX at the sorority house on Rebel...

Ball: ‘Officer, I’ve Only Had a Couple of Beers Earlier Tonight’

An Ole Miss coed arrives at her condo, apartment, et cetera, after a nice pleasant evening that included the consumption of alcohol. She goes...

Edgar Erle Smith Master of His Own Vessel

Being a sea captain may not be on a lot of people’s bucket lists when it comes to jobs they’d love to experience at...

Adams: How Young Lauren Hill Inspires Us All

I was driving to speak near Cincinnati this week when I saw a sign for the exit for Lawrenceburg, Indiana. I immediately thought of...

Rebel Athletes Read to Oxford Students for Seuss’ Birthday

The reading world commemorated Dr. Seuss' 111th birthday Monday by spreading the joy of rhymes with the Oxford School District. Ole Miss athletics director Ross...