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.

Hotty Toddy News Services - December 14, 2025

A Full Garage – Oxford's Bubba Mize And His 600+ Car Collection

Along with his wife and children, Bubba Mize's passion for cars has led to an impressive collection of vintage vehicles. Mize and his family...

Craig Ray And Tourism Team Bring Focus To Mississippi Bicentennial With Oxford Events

After serving as the Tourism Director for the State of Mississippi under Governor Haley Barbour, current Tourism Director, Craig Ray switched gears and joined...

Governor’s Concert at Mississippi Bicentennial North Returns Indoors

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Tropical Storm Cindy, the Governor’s Concert at the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration North on Saturday, June 24...

Oxford Stories: Taylor, Mississippi Is Waiting Right Around The Bend

The greatest part of exploring Northern Mississippi is you never know what will meet you around a bend. If you head down Chucky Mullins Drive...

John Cofield's Oxford & Ole Miss: Faulkner's Mules

William Faulkner raised mules on his 320-acre farm about 17 miles northeast of Oxford. With the help of his brother, John, he bred mules...

Reflections: Tallahatchie Hijinks

Enjoy our "Reflections" post -- one of many vignettes and stories featuring memories of days gone by. This installment is from Dave Hovey of Coffeeville,...

Around Oxford In 7 Instagrams

I'd sit up on the seat and stretch my •paws• out to the pedals....when daddy let me driiiiiive A post shared by Cooper Henry Scott...

LifeZette: Celebrating a Father of 2,000-Plus Orphans

He was a college football star in the SEC, and played for one of the greatest coaches in sports. An NFL career beckoned, but...

Heartbreak Coffee Makes Presence Known In Oxford Community

After graduating from Ole Miss, Gretchen Williams moved out West to Long Beach California. After starting Heartbreak Coffee in 2013, Williams decided to return...

Ole Miss Musings: Admiral Tom Lilly Reflects On His Service And His Family

Thomas G. (Tom) Lilly has lived a life most of us dream about. The retired Rear Admiral is anything but retired. HottyToddy.com caught up...