Southern Experience

Ferguson: For some reason, my hearing isn’t what it used to be!

A reflection on loud memories, aging ears, and how life’s difficult moments shape us into something stronger and more refined.

Sixth Annual Fiber Arts Festival Launched Thursday at the Powerhouse

Knit1 Oxford and YAC launched its 6th annual Fiber Arts Festival at the Powerhouse via an opening reception on Thursday evening at 5:30. Festivities...

Mississippi Delta Country Star, Steve Azar, Writes Campaign for McDonald’s Breakfast

In 2015, McDonald's burger chain announced that the company will start serving an all day breakfast menu at its locations and country music singer...

Yalobusha Brewing Co. Spotlights Jesse and Kelley Pinion – Yalow Brew Tonight at 6

After last week’s cancellation of their weekly Friday evening program Brewery Tours Tasting and Tunes due to the snow accumulation in our area, Yalobusha...

A Water Valley Main Street Revival Evolves Into Boom Town

Back in the 70s, back in the days of gas rationing and the creeping understanding that the US’s dependency on imported crude oil was...

T&T Plumbing Keeps Everything Close to Home

Keeping everything close to home is important to Tim Traylor, owner of T&T Plumbing, LLC; and at that, he’s been an extremely successful for...

Art Crawl Rolls True Without Double Decker Bus

The first Oxford Art Crawl of 2016 went off without a hitch on Monday night sans Double Decker bus (which was derailed due to...

Nine Southern Sayings for Luck

In 2001, I joined Cantor Fitzgerald in the North Tower, 105th floor of the World Trade Center. For my entire career I was at...

Oxford Stories: The Skills They Aren’t Teaching Us in College

As students, we are taught from the beginning to work hard in school, get good grades, and then we will excel in life. But...

OHS Journalism Department Boston Butt Fundraiser in Full Swing

The Oxford High School (OHS) Journalism Department’s annual Boston butt sale is in full swing—perfect timing for anyone planning their Super Bowl Party to...

Mechanic’s Bank Provides Top-Notch Hometown Services

Founded in 1892 in Water Valley, Mississippi, Mechanic’s Bank has several locations throughout Yalobusha and Lafayette Counties, which provide top-notch customer service and a...