Southern Experience

Ferguson: For some reason, my hearing isn’t what it used to be!

A reflection on loud memories, aging ears, and how life’s difficult moments shape us into something stronger and more refined.

Oxford Stories: Some Out-of-State Students Experience Culture Shock In Oxford

Every year, students come to the University of Mississippi from out of state. Some come from bordering states, while others come from different ends...

Water Valley Watermelon Carnival Continues To Attract New Crowds

Saturday, August 5 was a day to remember at the 48th annual Watermelon Carnival. With lots of fun events, street vendors and food, this...

Dickey Lee Discusses His Career And Upcoming Nashville Songwriter's Night Performance

Hall of Fame singer/songwriter, Dickey Lee, will be bringing his enormous talent to the Ford Center on Thursday, September 7th in conjunction with Nashville...

Oxford Stories: Is Mississippi MISS. UNDERSTOOD?

MISS. UNDERSTOOD is a project about Mississippi that J101 mass communication students at the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media...

Reflections: Summers With Grandma

Enjoy our "Reflections" post -- one of many vignettes and stories featuring memories of days gone by. This installment is from J.A. Heitmueller.  If you would...

On Cooking Southern: A Groggy Night Inspires End-Of-Summer Cocktails

SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Tom and Jerry: A grog of powdered sugar, beaten egg yolks and whites, whiskey and hot milk, seasoned with nutmeg. Dates...

Ole Miss Alumni Review: The Dirt On Composting

Green Team Turns Food Waste Into Nutrient-Rich Soil Amendment This story was originally published in the Ole Miss Alumni Review Magazine's Summer 2015 Issue. Story...

Oxford Stories: Some Out-of-State Students Experience Culture Shock In Oxford

Every year, students come to the University of Mississippi from out of state. Some come from bordering states, while others come from different ends...

John Cofield's Oxford & Ole Miss: Memories Of Oxford

"A whole lot of people in this world never realize how good they had it until they are 20- or 30-something years out, longingly...

Roxford: A Different Kind Of Music School

Roxford University kicks off its fall semester of music lessons and rock band rehearsals on August 21. In the two and a half years since...