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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.

Top Stories of 2017: UM Named One Of Southern Living's "Most Beautiful Colleges"

Alongside several SEC schools, Ole Miss made the cut on Southern Living's recent list titled "The South’s Most Beautiful Colleges." Known for its architecture,...

Top Stories of 2017: UM Students Raise the Bar on Dorm Decorations

Leaving home and moving into your own place for the very first time can be kind of intimidating. From your parents' house to a...

Top Stories of 2017: UM Student Has Fresh Outlook On Life After Brain Aneurysm

No parent can ever prepare for the moment that they receive a text that their child is on their way to the hospital. This...

John Croyle: 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...

On Cooking Southern: Can It Be Christmas without the Candied Cherries?

SOUHERNISM OF THE WEEK Smart Cookie: A person whose intelligence is notably outstanding. Never to be mistaken for someone who has behaved stupidly and is...

Reflections: We Chose the Little Town of Oxford

Enjoy our "Reflections" post -- one of many vignettes and stories featuring memories of days gone by. This installment is from Bettye Hudson Galloway of Oxford, Mississippi,...

On Cooking Southern: Let's Celebrate Our Foreign Food Roots

SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Sweet as pie: A descriptive term referring to a person with a pleasant nature. A high compliment when conferred by a...

VOTE: What is your favorite Thanksgiving pie?

With Thanksgiving only a few days away, Hotty Toddy wants to know what your favorite Thanksgiving pie is! Vote now & help us decide: Savannah...

How to Talk Southern: The Can-Do Spirit of the Deep South

We southerners talk funny—not funny odd, but funny ha-ha. At least, that’s how we see it. God gave us a dry sense of humor,...

Video: We Sent a Friend to Blo/Dry Bar for a Makeover – Here's What Happened!

The Blo/Dry Bar, located on Jackson Ave., brings new meaning to the word "beauty." The Blo/Dry Bar has an intimate and relaxing environment for...