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.

Fried Catfish, Hush Puppies, Lifelong Friendships: A Taste of the Ole South in NYC

There’ll be heavily accented cries of "How y’all doin’?” this Saturday in New York’s Central Park as the 36th annual Mississippi Picnic gets underway...

Oxford’s Olden Days: Local Writer Shoots his Wife’s Doctor

Since Oxford always has people visiting that are interested in the life and works of William Faulkner, I began looking for an interesting event...

From The Kitchen of The Sweets Lady Marcia Via

Marcia Via hasn't forgotten what it was like to dine at Weidmann's restaurant back in the day. “We would sit in the long room with...

Ole Miss Freshman Orientation Brings New Rebels to New Home

Right now, the Ole Miss campus is teeming with future Rebels as the university hosts a two-day round of freshman orientation through tomorrow afternoon....

Mimosa’s Sweet, Bright Floral Arrangements Great for All Birthdays

At long last June is here, and the month comes with bright summer colors from beach towels to lipstick. Mimosa's recent floral arrangement is...

Sweet Rebellion: Why Southerners Drink Differently

Sweet Tea and Bourbon, they are synonymous with the South, but how did this improbable pairing come about? The answer lurks in the ubiquitous...

John Currence Adds Personal Touch to Decor in City Grocery Restaurants

At first glance, City Grocery, Lamar Lounge, Snackbar, Bouré and Big Bad Breakfast all seem to have different owners not because of the cuisine,...

Oxford Summer Events of 2015 Offer Fun for All Ages

Most of the students have left town and another great baseball season has ended, so Oxford seems rather quiet. But if you’re hanging around...

UM Museum Offers Workshop with Masters June 27-28

Amateur and aspiring artists have a rare opportunity to learn from a master, thanks to a workshop in June at the University of Mississippi...

UM Alumnus First Mississippian to Land German Chancellor Fellowship

Deeneaus Polk, a 2011 University of Mississippi graduate and Pascagoula native, has been selected for an exclusive German Chancellor Fellowship that will take him to Germany for...