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.

Cleveland Clinic: Satisfying Summer Lunch Salads to Power Your Afternoon

The content and information below is republished with permission from the Cleveland Clinic. Ever eat lunch and then find yourself battling drowsiness all afternoon? Your...

Ole Miss Bookstore to Host Summer Saturday Events

Looking for something fun and festive to do on your lazy summer Saturdays? The Ole Miss Bookstore is hosting four themed events starting July 11...

An Oxford Floral Company Designer’s Dream Wedding

When the doors are locked and all designers are on board throwing in the best of the best designs, it can only mean one...

Scruggs Pens ‘Whisky Speech’ Parody

Philanthropist Dick Scruggs has written a parody of the famous 1952 "Whisky Speech" by then-Representative Noah S. "Soggy" Sweat Jr. Later a judge, Sweat is remembered most for...

Outgoing Junior Auxiliary Members Bid Well-Wishes and Farewells

The Junior Auxiliary in Oxford began its new year with the passing of the crown . Past officers left this chapter, having served their six...

Leap Frog to Hold Third Annual Firecracker Bash July 3

The Leap Frog after-school tutoring and mentoring program will hold its third annual Firecracker Bash at The Lyric Oxford on July 3. The event will...

John Cofield on Oxford: A Beacon

I can write in a general way that makes anyone go, "Oh yeah, that's the Beacon." But all kidding aside, the Beacon is the...

Ole Miss Rebels’ Football Victory over Bama Finalist for ESPYS’ Best Upset

The ESPYS is calling on all to vote for the best upset in competitive sports this past year. Ole Miss Rebels' 23-17 victory over the...

‘The Cool Pad’ by Shane Brown

Shane is the son of the late author, Larry Brown. He is picking up his father's craft and has memories to share with us...

Coopwood: July on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

This time of year never passes without my mind drifting back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast during its heyday of the 1960s. For July is...