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.

Funky’s Adoptive Pet of August: Gus, the Siamese-Tabby

Ever heard of the internet sensation, Nala Cat? Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society has its equivalent of that adorable mix: Gus. Gus is a kitten around 10...

Oxford Olden Days: North Mississippi College

The University of Mississippi was not the first institution of higher learning in north Mississippi. Ole Miss was founded in 1848, but in 1840...

Blake Tartt Preserves Oxford History One Building at a Time

Editor's Note: This story is the first of a series of articles on Blake Tartt’s development projects in Oxford. “My projects in Oxford are all...

Coopwood: Hunting Season Has Arrived

It is almost September, and that means the 2015-2016 will open this Friday, Sept. 4. My father started taking me to the woods when I...

A Decade Later, Katrina Evokes Strong Memories

On Aug. 29, 2005, Mississippi was changed forever as Hurricane Katrina, the worst natural disaster in United States history, ravaged the Gulf Coast, killing...

11 Things to Know About Parking and Bus Routes for the Fall Semester

Summer is winding down and the new school year is almost here. The University of Mississippi has been gradually improving the campus and, as a result,...

Kate Freeman Clark Exhibit Opening at UM Museum

The University of Mississippi Museum features a new exhibit this fall showcasing the work of Kate Freeman Clark, one of the most talented 20th century Mississippi...

UM Senior Gains Practical Experience, Passion for Healthcare

Everybody is familiar with the satisfaction of a job well done. But for many college students, that doesn’t necessarily translate to having high spirits...

Neely-Dorsey: All Southerners Know About the Labor Day Rule!

Summer is fast coming to an end and the fall months will soon make their arrival. Traditionally, Labor Day has always been a sort of...

Baptist – North Mississippi Hosts Annual Health Fair, Sees Significant Growth

Baptist – North Mississippi held its annual Health and Wellness Fair on August 22. Originally a children’s health fair, Baptist decided to incorporate new...