Southern Experience

Ferguson: Dear Beckham

A heartfelt Christmas reflection reminding us that the season’s real magic comes from generosity, kindness, and becoming joy for others.

Hotty Toddy News Services - December 14, 2025

Sullivan Award Nominations Due February 21

Do you know an Ole Miss student, alum, or Oxford-Lafayette-Univeristy community member who gives back to the community selflessly? Nominate them for the Algernon...

Wicker Highlights Republican Plan for Health-Care Reform

Republicans had an answer ready when President Obama recently implied they lacked a viable alternative to his health-care law. Amid growing public disapproval with...

Can Push-Ups Take the Place of Pills? Not Yet

Physical activity is potentially as effective as many drug interventions for patients with existing coronary heart disease and stroke, a recent analysis suggests. But don’t trade your medications for a new...

Ole Miss Love Stories from the Heart and Soul

Let’s face it: serious relationships in college have a bad reputation. You can blame it on “hookup culture” or on all the technology we use,...

Patrick Smith, Pulitzer Nominee, Ole Miss Grad, Dies

An Ole Miss Hall of Fame member and Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer has died at age 87. Patrick D. Smith died Feb. 9 in Florida where...

King Cotton Moved In Front of Old Federal Courthouse in 1886

In 1885 the first United States Federal Building was constructed in Oxford. It served as the Federal Courthouse and Post Office until 1975, when...

At-A-Glance Valentine's Love Notes

Here is your HottyToddy.com Valentine's Day at-a-glance statistical checklist. Enjoy!

The Oxford, Mississippi Dictionary: Parkissist

Needed nomenclature for a growing community. Editor’s Note: This is an installment in a series of blogs on new Oxfordisms. When I traverse Oxford’s highways, byways, sidewalks, and...

Valentine's Suprise: Falling in Love with a Rebel

In the summer of 1998, I said yes to a Rebel! Yes…to a first date! Oh, but I didn’t know that on our second...

Last-Minute Cupids Save Your Relationship At Bette's

It's still not too late guys! Bette's Flowers, at the corner of University and Bramlett, has great deals on roses and arrangements of various blooms...