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.

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...

Unconquered and Unconquerable: The Race to Save a Language

The Meek School faculty and students published “Unconquered and Unconquerable" online on August 19, 2016, to tell stories of the people and culture of...

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...

Meek School Magazine: Photo Finish – Karl Floyd

By Elizabeth Blackstock. This article was republished with the permission of the Meek School of Journalism from the upcoming issue of Meek School Magazine.  A...

OMS 7th Grader Aubrey Armstrong Dancing Her Way To Miss Amazing Pageant In Chicago

Two years ago, young Aubrey Laine Armstrong entered a pageant just for fun. She then found herself in Los Angeles, dancing her heart out....

Reflections: Family Means More Than Sharing A Name

Enjoy our "Reflections" post -- one of many vignettes and stories featuring memories of days gone by. This installment is from Bonnie Brown, a retired...

Water Valley Watermelon Carnival Offers Something For Everyone

Water Valley will soon be flooded with locals and visitors alike enjoying the festivities at the 48th annual Watermelon Carnival. While the beloved fruit...

Oxford Stories Column: Internships Are Important, Students Must Aggressively Pursue Them

As most college professors will tell you, it’s imperative that students try to get an internship before graduating and entering the real world. Having...

OMS 7th Grader Aubrey Armstrong Dancing Her Way To Miss Amazing Pageant In Chicago

Two years ago, young Aubrey Laine Armstrong entered a pageant just for fun. She then found herself in Los Angeles, dancing her heart out....

Oxford Stories Column: My Freshmen Year At Ole Miss Is Irreplaceable

I’ve been told many times that my freshman year of college would be one of the most exciting singular years of my life. Even with...