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.
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Discovering Oxford's Own "Pawn Star"

Suppose a person needs a few bucks to tide themselves over until the next paycheck? Or you’re looking for a gift for that special...

LB’s Meat Market Going All In For Bringing Fresh Fish To Oxford

By: Tom Freeland, HottyToddy.com, Blogger LB’s Meat Market, at 2008 E. University Ave across from Kroger’s (contact info below) is bringing fresh fish– much from the Gulf...

Blaylock's Drugs: An Oxford Blast From the Past

Founded by Nolan Blaylock in 1945, Blaylock's Drug Store at 160 Courthouse Square anchored that corner of the square for 41 years. Much Oxford...

Oxford Writer Was Extra in 1989 Film Heart of Dixie

by Larry Wells, HottyToddy.com contributor and musician It is 1990. My wife, Dean, and I are relaxing at The Hoka Café. Owner Ron Shapiro, who...

Wicker Calls for Answers in President Obama's State of the Union Address

Americans Losing Faith in Administration's Competence to Govern On January 28, President Obama is expected to deliver his sixth State of the Union address to Congress and...

Stout’s Offers Personalized Service from the Floor Up

There’s no doubt that Oxford is growing. More businesses are popping up, homes are being built, and families are setting down roots. For 28...

Battle for the Senate Comes to Madison

As January draws to a close, more and more attention is being given to the state of play for both houses of Congress during...

New Music Comes Soon After New Heart Valve

Musician thrilled to compose new music following heart surgery When Channon Doerr was 8, a school nurse discovered he had a congenital heart defect. He didn’t...

Speaker’s Edge Competition Helps Hone Presentation Skills

Annual event challenges students to prepare, think and state their case before judges In today’s world, college graduates entering the workforce with well-developed speaking skills...

John Hailman's From Midnight to Guntown: You Busy This Weekend?

As a federal prosecutor in Mississippi for over thirty years, John Hailman worked with federal agents, lawyers, judges, and criminals of every stripe. In From Midnight to...
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