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.

UM Again ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ Finalist

Continuing to establish its reputation for employee satisfaction, the University of Mississippi has again been recognized as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”...

Ole Miss Alumnus Achieves Success on Capitol Hill

An education from the University of Mississippi can lead to success anywhere, and Ole Miss graduate Stephen Worley is a perfect example. Worley is deputy communications director...

Sistrunk Triplets Finally Ready to Attend UM

Three is a magic number, and it just so happens the Ole Miss family will be gaining three incoming freshman who share the same last name. Triplets...

Naron to Represent Oxford Boys & Girls Club in ‘Dance Like the Stars’ Fundraiser

While the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi are gearing up for the 10th annual Dance Like the Stars fundraising event to take...

Cleveland Clinic: Five Myths About Kids and Hot Car Dangers

The content and information below is republished with permission from the Cleveland Clinic. It seems unthinkable, and yet it happens. Every year, children die after being left...

Constance Pierce Schedules Second Workshop July 25-26

Aspiring artists have a second opportunity to learn from the best at a University of Mississippi Museum workshop hosted by Constance Pierce July 25-27. The workshop...

Coopwood: Ode to one special Bluetick

When Cindy and I returned to my hometown in the Delta of Shelby back in 1992 after living in Jackson for many years, our...

Junior Auxiliary Holds Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, Seeks Donations

The Junior Auxiliary of Oxford is collecting school supplies through Aug. 6 for the annual Stuff the Bus project to benefit children attending Oxford and...

From Ole Miss to the Rupununi Savannahs: Ole Miss Instructor Studies Indigenous South American Tribe

Not long after I finished teaching my classes in anthropology at Ole Miss this year, I packed my bags and headed off to the...

Oxford Teen to Compete for Miss Teen USA 2015 Title

Next month, Andrea Hightower of Oxford will represent the Hospitality State in a big way as she competes for the title of Miss Teen...