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Ferguson: May the Fourth Be With You

A Fourth of July family gathering becomes a reflection on America, gratitude, freedom, and the blessing of belonging together.
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Top Stories of 2017: The Story Behind Beloved "Heart of Ole Miss" Poem

The man who penned “The Heart of Ole Miss,” the beloved and oft-quoted poem about the University of Mississippi, initially thought so little of...

Top Stories of 2017: Finding Mr. Kinney in the Mississippi Delta

While on a work-related trip to Cleveland, Miss. one day, I dined at the Starving Musician’s Bakery, stopped in at the bank and later...

Top Stories of 2017: How Much Pizza Is Too Much Pizza?

With at least 15 restaurants serving delicious pizza, we decided to find out if Oxford has enough pizza lovers to pay for all that...

Top Stories of 2017: In Praise of Oxford's Chicken-on-a-Stick

Move over, Mr. Bill (Faulkner). Oxford’s literary fame around the world may take a back seat to its chicken-on-a-stick. The late-night delicacy of the Chevron...

Top Stories of 2017: The 10 Best Ole Miss Cakes Of All Time

Over the years, HottyToddy.com has received many fabulous cake photos from Ole Miss fans. Some make us laugh, and others leave us in awe....

Neely-Dorsey: The Stories Behind Southern New Year Traditions

Have you ever wondered about that traditional Southern menu for New Year's Day? According to old Southern stories,it dates back to the Civil War when...

Top Stories of 2017: Dylan Lewis Shares Story of Viral Article in NY Times

  An in-depth discussion with Dylan Lewis, the Ole Miss student whose story touched so many people's hearts. You might have read his article in...

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...
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