Southern Experience

Clarksdale Author to Publicly Debut New Book at Cutrer Mansion Ahead of Juke Joint Festival

Author Chilly Billy Howell debuts his new book at Cutrer Mansion in Clarksdale ahead of Juke Joint Festival opening night.

Oxford’s Olden Days: Shoe Tying–the Southern Way

During the wee hours of the morning of August 5, 2007, my youngest granddaughter, Emma Mae Scott, age 4 remarked…in the throws of sleep...

Mississippi Christian Living: Peggie Gillom-Granders, Journey of a Champion

Win-some: adjective attractive or charming in an open and delightful way. Yes. That is the word I was looking for. And that would be...

Cleveland Clinic: How to Tell if Your Child is Getting Enough Sleep

The content and information below is republished with permission from the Cleveland Clinic. If your child wakes up before the alarm clock (even if you’d...

Netterville: Russian Brown Bears and My Trip to the ‘Evil Empire’

I’ve always loved the outdoors and have had dreams of going to Alaska brown bear hunting. I always figured it would just be a dream...

UM Receives $575,000 Grant to Maintain VISTA Project

The University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts  is leading the fight against poverty through education, thanks in part to a federally-funded volunteer program. The North Mississippi Volunteers in...

Hinton and Hinton Expands Selection at Oxford Store

After months of construction work, Hinton and Hinton opened the new addition to their store to the public this weekend. The new addition to the...

Neilson’s Department Store Holds Grand Reopening on September 3

Neilson’s Department Store on the Oxford Square celebrated its grand re-opening Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. providing food, beverages and new inventory. The store...

Storify: Ole Miss Celebrates Trashcan Friday

Ole Miss students today have a lovely sight to look forward to every Friday before a home game: trashcans in the Grove. Callie Daniels Bryant...

Cotton Boll Antique Mall Opens in Oxford

When Shirlene Coates learned the 13,000-square-foot building at the intersection of North Lamar and Highway 30 was available, she snapped it up. A 20-year veteran of...

Ole Miss Alumni Association Releases Game Weekend Activities for UT Martin Opening Game

The Ole Miss Alumni Association has released its game weekend activities guide for the UT Martin opener this Saturday. Activities begin Thursday evening with...