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.

Dixie Crawfish Gearing Up for Ole Miss Tailgating Season

As tailgating preparations are being made for the Ole Miss opener on September 5th, the spread of football fever has not escaped the notice...

Cochran Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the...

‘I-55’ by Shane Brown

I travel I-55 every other Friday. It's my favorite road to travel whether I'm going north or south. Driving the interstate south means I'm on...

Oxford Musician Finds Inspiration in Hard Times

For one Oxford, Mississippi musician, performing traditional American music is a responsibility, and a family tradition. Daniel Lee Perea is no stranger to hard times,...

Poem: ‘Syllabus Week’

Syllabus Week By Sarah Campbelll T'was the night before syllabus, when all through Ole Miss not a Rebel was stirring, not even a fish; The branches hung low from...

How to Not Look Like an Ole Miss Freshman

The day that every 18-year-old waits for is finally here. College has arrived, which means initiation into the real world has begun. For some freshmen,...

Cleveland Clinic: 5 Tips to Help You Breathe Easier in Hot Weather

The content and information below is republished with permission from the Cleveland Clinic. Air quality and changing weather can sometimes wreak havoc on your ability...

Heaton: One Cannot Be Too Southern or Have Too Many Nicknames

One of the underappreciated and truly great Southern idiosyncrasies is our gift for colorful nicknames. Just about everybody has one, and some are blessed...

Move-in Week 2015 at Ole Miss a Success

Move-in week began on August 15 and continued through August 20 on the Ole Miss campus. Students came from all over the United States...