Southern Experience

Ferguson: Spring has sprung!

Spring arrives with pollen, allergies, and fresh growth, reminding us that new seasons of life are always just around the corner.

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...

Vassallo, Scruggs Debate: Would Americans Be Safer if More Adults Carried Guns?

Steve Vassallo: More responsible adults need to carry guns and should be encouraged to do so. Profiling and vetting should be enhanced to keep...

It’s Never Too Early to Get Your (Arts) Crawl On

With three weeks left in January 2016, it’s never too early to start marking calendars for one of Oxford’s favorite staple events; Lafayette County’s...

Early Signs of Spring in Oxford as Photographed by TJ Ray

Local wildlife photographer and HottyToddy.com contributor, TJ Ray, is at it again and these amazing shots are confusing - perhaps even a little intimidating...