Southern Experience

Ferguson: May the Fourth Be With You

A Fourth of July family gathering becomes a reflection on America, gratitude, freedom, and the blessing of belonging together.

Crosstown Classic United Way Challenge to Once Again Benefit LOU Community

As part of the annual football rivalry between the Oxford Chargers and Lafayette Commodores, the United Way of Oxford and Lafayette County (UWOLC) will...

Where To Find Live Music On The Oxford Square This Weekend

If you’re in Oxford this weekend, whether as a local or for the game against UT Martin, be sure to take some time to...

Delta Magazine: Charles Herring – Painting the Past for Future Generations

By Susan Marquez. Photography by Rory Doyle. This story was originally published in Delta Magazine.  From the sides of vans and 18-wheelers, to the sides...

Morgan Freeman Narrates New Ole Miss TV Spot

If you could pick one voice to narrate anything, many would provide the same answer; Morgan Freeman. That’s exactly who Ole Miss got to...

Jeff McManus Discusses New Book "Growing Weeders Into Leaders"

Jeff McManus has just released his exciting new book "Growing Weeders Into Leaders. The guru of Ole Miss landscaping is now revealing his many secrets of...

Brown: Welcome September! (And Football)

Welcome September!  While the temperatures have moderated somewhat, it may still be perceived as part of summer in the South.  Except, of course, for...

Ford Center Hosts "Nashville Songwriters Night" Tonight

The Music City is coming to Oxford tonight for the Ford Center’s season opener titled “Nashville Songwriters Night.” Three of Nashville’s most successful singer/songwriters...

Eyewitness of Emmett Till's Kidnapping & Till's Cousin, Simeon Wright Passes Away

An eye witness to the kidnapping of Emmett Till, Simeon Wright, passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with bone cancer....

State Treasurer Lynn Fitch Opens Up On Mississippi's Economy, Jobs, Future & More

HottyToddy.com recently had the honor and pleasure to interview Mississippi's State Treasurer, Lynn Fitch. Here are the Treasurer's responses to our Q and A session.  HottyToddy.com: To...

John Cofield's Oxford & Ole Miss: The Oliver-Britt House

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI The Oliver-Britt House on Van Buren Avenue was built in 1905. Dr. William S. Guyton used the Greek Revival House for his Eye...