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

Meagan Kennedy Sings First National Anthem at Pavilion at Ole Miss

Wow! Just … wow. Who knew? Rebel basketball coach Andy Kennedy’s daughter, Meagan Kennedy, literally wowed the crowd last night as she was the first...

Post Tad Pad, The Band Plays On

What a night! The Pavilion at Ole Miss entered our slice of the universe with a bang hosting a sold out crown and touting...

OLHS Urges Lafayette-Oxford-University Community to Step Up

This Barney most certainly is from around here. Meet Lafayette County’s newest “Barney” (although that’s probably not his real name). This guy belongs to someone...

Suspicious Minds: Photoshopping Elvis

Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away. -Elvis Presley Okay, folks, let’s try this again. Elvis...

Sixth Annual Fiber Arts Festival Reloads at Powerhouse

YAC and Knit1 are finalizing preparations for the sixth annual Fiber Arts Festival to be held at the Powerhouse from January 28-30. The popular festival,...

Adams: The Templates for Life Success

On Monday, with all of the staff and teachers of the Caston Schools on hand, I shared my 2 hour seminar on life lessons...

Elvis: To Photoshop or Not to Photoshop

So … Elvis was a Rebel fan. That much is clear when looking at this viral photo; one that has been shared for years...

Fine Art Digital Animation Workshop Set for Powerhouse

Every Wednesday from January 20 through March 2 (with the exception of Wednesday, February 17) Oxford residents will have the rare opportunity to “add...

An Update on an Ole Miss Grad Fighting for His Life

Update: Shelia VanDevender happily announces that Christopher Newman will be going to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The University of Mississippi alum and lifelong...

OFF Releases Comprehensive Festival Schedule

The 2016 Oxford Film Festival recently released its jam-packed schedule and complete slate of films for this year’s edition - its 13th which promises...