Southern Experience

Oxford comedy scene grows as local comics build community, take aim at Lane Kiffin

Oxford’s comedy scene is growing as local comedians build community, expand live shows and prepare for a Lane Kiffin roast.

Ole Miss Notes from the Past: The 1840’s Before Opening the University, Part IV

Members of the Mississippi House and Senate were kept informed about progress of the buildings on the campus of the new University. The first...

Indoor Advantage: Advertising Where You’d Least Expect

The sights, smells and sounds of thousands of fans on game-day is quite distracting, however, no matter how many Rebels are in the Grove...

In Case You Missed the Fireworks

  Oxford held its annual 4th of July fireworks show last week. The celebration, which started at 9:00 p.m. sharp, lasted for twenty minutes. The...

The Ole Miss Varsity Voice Circa 1907

“The Varsity Voice: A Weekly Journal of College Life was established in 1907 through joint efforts of the University Athletics Department and the Young...

HTY Hosts Ribbon-Cutting

HTY, the new developer for the Steeplechase Subdivision, held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 27th. Nathan Yow president, recognized Wes Clearman of Kelly...

Oxford Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivor Leah Morris McCormick Tonight at the Lyric

Benefit concert scheduled for 8-11 p.m. will feature music by The Bouffants. Leah Morris McCormick was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2012.  Only...

Father of California Wine Enjoyed a Vintage Lifestyle

Agoston Haraszthy, the father of California wine, was born the son of a winemaker in Hungary. His plan in emigrating to America was to...

Reform or Removal—The Fate of the Chickasaw Nation

Over the last few weeks, I have endeavored to give you some historical information on the Chickasaw Nation and the people who were the...

Oxford’s Todd Wade Stars In Short Film

"Looks like they're gonna need a bigger gallows" Back before Todd Wade was in the running for Mayor of Oxford in 2013, he starred in...

British Broadside in UM Archives Decries Gossip

“This item is a British broadside featuring lyrics to a song that decries gossip and expresses the wish that people would ‘mind their own...