Southern Experience

Ferguson: Get Out of the Boat

A personal reflection on stepping into a new season of life and the courage it takes to get out of the boat.

In the News — 10 Things to Know About the Mississippi Delta

There is a wonderful, in-depth article on CNN.com today entitled 10 things to Know About the Mississippi Delta. It's full of good information and...

New NWCC Drum Majors Come from Olive Branch, Hernando

Morgan Van Nortwick of Olive Branch and Kacie Crain of Hernando have been named drum majors of the Northwest Mississippi Community College Ranger Band...

A Beautiful Doe Caught In the Camera Lens

One of the pleasures of working at HottyToddy.com is the view of nature we enjoy right outside our building. I've photographed Cardinals in the...

Oxford Public Library Launches Creative, Funny Video Campaign

It all started with Corduroy. You know, the children's book character. The Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library rented a Corduroy costume for an...

The Manning Family Fund For a Healthier Mississippi

Imagine, for the moment, every famous athlete gave back to their community in the manner the Archie Manning family does. Just imagine. Dr. Jimmy Keeton,...

For the Love of Law and Music

Jess Dickinson is the presiding justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi. As he maintains peace in the courtroom with sharp raps from his...

8 Things Ole Miss Freshmen Should Know to Succeed

Freshmen, we're sure you've heard all of the advice by now. Don't skip class. Don't drink the hunch punch. Don't forget to call home. That's...

Art Truck Visits Health Department Thursday

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, the Lafayette County Health Department, Andi Bedsworth, owner of Art To Go, and Chick-Fil-A are partnering to offer a new...

I'm So Oxford: Tula Sunflowers

I was born and raised right here in Oxford, so I've loved reading these "I'm so Oxford" statuses on Facebook. I still crave the...

Fringe Festival, Aug. 1-2, Offers Fun Art, Performance, Food Tasting

The Oxford Fringe Festival coming up Aug. 1-2, is a two-day arts festival with something for everyone. From classical pianist performances to improvisation comedy shows...