Southern Experience

Ferguson: For some reason, my hearing isn’t what it used to be!

A reflection on loud memories, aging ears, and how life’s difficult moments shape us into something stronger and more refined.

Ole Miss Musings: Admiral Tom Lilly Reflects On His Service And His Family

Thomas G. (Tom) Lilly has lived a life most of us dream about. The retired Rear Admiral is anything but retired. HottyToddy.com caught up...

UM Celebrates Mississippi's Bicentennial With Events At J. D. Williams Library

This December, Oxford will be celebrating Mississippi’s 200th anniversary. Ahead of the anniversary, the Oxford community is celebrating with serval events free to the public about...

Tannehill Ready To Take The Reins As Mayor Of Oxford

While several Alderman seats are up for grabs in today's election, the race for mayor has been decided since March 3 after no other...

Governor’s Concert at Mississippi Bicentennial North Moves To The Grove

The Governor’s Concert at Mississippi Bicentennial North in Oxford is still scheduled for June 24, however, the location has changed. Country and Americana legend Marty...

Summertime Feelings Of A College Student As Told By "Friends"

The sweet season of summer, oh how we have missed you. For some lucky college students summer is filled with vacations, pool parties and...

Summer Sunset Series Continues This Sunday In The Grove

The Ole Miss Summer Sunset Series concerts will continue this weekend in Oxford. The series features a different local musician or band playing in...

Oxford Stories: A Look Inside The Lyceum, Heart Of The University Of Mississippi

Community service is the core of the University of Mississippi, and the employees who work in the Chancellor’s Office, located inside the school’s oldest...

Reflections: I Sat Around A Campfire With William Faulkner

Enjoy our "Reflections" post -- one of many vignettes and stories featuring memories of days gone by. This installment is from J.W. (Jay) Mitchell.  If you would...

Vote: Oxford's Best Pizza

With so many amazing pizza restaurants in Oxford, we need your help to determine who has the best pizza! Vote now. Savannah Woods is a...

Ole Miss Alumni Review: Jay Johnson And The Adventures Of A Real Life Archaeologist

This story was reprinted with permission of the Ole Miss Alumni Review. Summer 2009 Edition Archaeologist Jay Johnson takes it in stride when students and colleagues compare...