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

Director’s Cut: Cleveland and Charleston Eats and Sights

I traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, and Cleveland, Ohio last week. Before you make a Cleveland joke, like this presumed local did, I’ll tell you...

Take a Tour of Haunted Oxford: Part II

Oxford’s community of undead is certainly not confined to the city limits. The University of Mississippi’s rich, and sometimes, tragic past lends itself well...

Halloween Goes On In Oxford Whatever Weather

It’s that time of year again. Time for the spookiest ghosts and gremlins to come out to play. It’s time for candy and time...

At Highlands In Birmingham, with Wine

Some of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous mysteries are the ones he never got around to writing. In several Sherlock Holmes novels his associate...

Take a Tour of Haunted Oxford: Part I

Editor's Note: This is the first for a two-part series. Part Two will appear tomorrow morning on HottyToddy.com. With many homes, buildings, and a university...

Belles & Beaus Offers Cute, Quality Clothes to Please Mom and Child

Nestled amid the trendy women’s clothing stores and boutiques on Oxford’s historic Square is a little shop catering to the littlest of Oxford residents....

When Memory is Normal and When it is Not-So-Normal

Memory and aging Memory: "The power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained" (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Our ability to remember and to...

Various Reactions to James Franco’s Adaptation of As I Lay Dying

By: Tom Freeland, HottyToddy.com, Blogger Darl Darl is clearly a poet and seer of sorts in the book; his monologues are full of rich language, and...

Butler Snow Sends Ole Miss Grads to Open London Office

You’ve heard of the British invasion? Maybe you didn’t know about the Rebel invasion of London led by three Ole Miss accountants. These talented...

Madness in Oxford — Mississippi Madness That Is

Located on the historic Courthouse Square, Mississippi Madness isn’t your typical gift shop. For 17 years the eclectic shop has been Lafayette County’s leading...