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

Reflections: Life's Sunset

Enjoy our "Reflections" post -- one of many vignettes and stories featuring memories of days gone by. This installment is from J.A. Heitmueller of Vinemont, Alabama, as...

Top 10 Rules For Southerners Visiting New York City

As any hunter knows, you have to blend-in to bag game. In NYC, the purpose of blending in is to avoid being the game....

BJ Barham Set To Perform At Proud Larry's Tonight

BJ Barham is set to perform tonight at Proud Larry's in Oxford. Featuring his solo album "Rockingham," Barham will take the stage at 9...

John T. Edge Kicks Off "Potlikker Papers" Book Tour Tonight At Square Books

When most people think of Southern food, images of endless spreads of fried chicken, biscuits, pies and much more comes to mind. For Author...

John Cofield's Oxford And Ole Miss: William Faulkner And Andrew Price At Rowan Oak

About 40 years ago I told Mom that for Christmas and birthdays I wanted cool framed stuff. And Dad gave her photos and she...

Ole Miss Campus Leaders Call For Greater Student Input On Place Of Traditional Symbols

As debate continues to rage across Southern states concerning whether Confederate symbols should be displayed in public spaces, some student leaders at the University...

Taylor Is Growing, And So Is Taylor United Methodist

Rev. Eddie Willis had been the United Methodist Campus minister at the University of Mississippi for five years when he was asked to be...

Around Oxford In 7 Instagrams

Can I have a quarter, please? I Yabba Dabba Doo not have pockets. #dino #goldenretriever #ilovegolden_retrievers #dogsoﬁnstagram #goldensofinstagram #oxfordms A post shared by FOX Freeman-Smith...

Oxford Named 13th Best 'City For Seniors To Retire'

For college students, Oxford is a popular choice because of Ole Miss. For retirees, Oxford is a popular choice because of its high quality...

How A Scholarship Became A Lifelong Bond For A UM Student And Alumnus

Seven years ago, Jasmine Turner was a senior in high school trying to decide what her future held. A self-described, small-town girl from Tippo,...