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.

Swedish Native Has ‘Four Perfect Years’ at University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi can brag about having students from afar, but the university has plenty of praise for Johan Backström, a superstar student-athlete...

The Great Flavor Revolution: Louisiana’s Craft Beer Industry Meets the Occasion

When David Blossman made his investment into Abita Brewery, the local beer was called Dixie and microbreweries had not yet come into existence. “Our original...

Oxford Listed among Nation’s Top College Towns for Food and Drink

College towns have to have options to cater to a wide range of tastes and personalities, and Oxford has been able to squeeze a...

Adams: Navy Graduation for Jack Adams

This past Friday, I had one of the proudest and patriotic days of my life as my son Jack Adams, who was born in...

Ellis Nassour’s Exhibition Provides Rare Insight in Performing Arts History

University of Mississippi's new year began with the opening of an expansive exhibition spanning the width of entertainment world from circuses to theatre, all...

May’s Adoptive Pet: Blue, a Dog Looking for Second Home

A week ago Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society received two dogs whose owners couldn't take them across the country to their new homes. The two dogs were...

Horses Put Smiles on Faces at Annual Mississippi Event for Disabled

Laughter and smiles were everywhere  at the fairgrounds in Jackson for the 34th annual Horses for Handicapped event. It was especially meaningful for Ammon Lunceford...

UM Student Says Yoga Helps Others Cope with Life

If you had told Ole Miss student Ali Roberson two years ago that she would be a yoga instructor, she would have laughed in...

UM Outreach Hosts Rebel Quest 2.0 with Summer Fun for Lil’ Rebels

School is out for summer, but the University of Mississippi Division of Outreach and Continuing Education has some great plans for the local youngsters. Rebel...

Charger Baseball Heads to Mississippi 5A Finals after Big Win over New Hope

It's been a big year for sports in Oxford. The University of Mississippi teams have all seen different levels of success, including a sweep...