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Ferguson: Using Your Head for More Than a Hat Rack

A humorous reflection on boneheaded mistakes, hard-earned wisdom, humility, and learning to put others ahead of ourselves in everyday life.
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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...

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...
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