Southern Experience

A Day Off

A reflection on workaholism, boundaries, rest, and learning that taking time off can restore perspective, peace, and balance.

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...

John Cofield's Oxford & Ole Miss: Faulkner Comes Home From The Hospital

In April, 1956, while Faulkner was convalescing at home after being hospitalized in Memphis for complications from a fall from his horse and a...

Why You Should Apply To the Second Annual Oxford Holiday Marketplace

The second annual Hottytoddy.com Holiday Marketplace is scheduled for December 1 & 2, 2017 at the 18,000 square foot Jefferson Oxford. Prospective vendors may apply until...

‘Living Out Loud With Alley And Amanda’ Podcast: Special Guests Annette Ford & Pat Allen

You do not want to miss this "Golden Duo!" They will make you laugh, cry, smile, and feel encouraged. These are two widows who...