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.

There Was a Whole Lotta Shaking in Central Park for Mississippi Picnic

Folks were all shook up on Saturday in New York City, as the Magnolia State held its 36th annual Mississippi Picnic in Central Park....

Adams: Bob Miller, Kamikaze attack survivor, Inventor at 94 and More

This week I am going to tell you the story of a fascinating man. You will come away marveling at his life story, and...

Coopwood: Remember the Men Who Influenced You on Father’s Day

I was fortunate to be raised not only by my father, Gene Coopwood, but my grandfather Scott Morrison and my great-uncle J.W. Thomas as...

Oxford’s Olden Days: Miss Annie’s Yard

William Shakespeare in the Tempest stated, “Whereof what’s past is prologue.” The Trigg-Doyle-Falkner-Brown House on corner of Buchanan Avenue and South 11th Street is...

Oxonians Celebrate Seventh Annual Juneteenth

Many Oxonians celebrated the historic day of abolition of slavery in United States with the seventh annual Juneteenth celebration this entire weekend. Oxonians kicked off...

Oxford Area Churches Coming Together to Host VBS June 22-25

Parents looking for a safe, fun and educational outlet for children in a Christian environment will be welcome to send their children to Vacation...

Curb Appeal: How Properties with Trees Increase Value

Trees can add up to 10 percent to a property’s value, according to the USDA Forest Service. They look great surrounding your home, provide...

Hair Port Styling Salon is A Local Treasure

Anyone can expect a quality haircut, but there may be those who want a little more – perhaps a friendship with their hairstylist. At Hair...

Soul Sisters: Jackson’s Fabulous Female Favorites

Music is the soul of Mississippi. Whether it's the old-school R&B tunes of Jacksonian Dorothy Moore, the soul-blues sounds of Meridian native Pat Brown or...

Carli Reeder Finds Her Voice at Ole Miss

Music and singing fills a house right outside of Oxford on a bright, sunny afternoon. Carli Reeder is seated at the piano. From a little...