Southern Experience

A Day Off

A reflection on workaholism, boundaries, rest, and learning that taking time off can restore perspective, peace, and balance.

Neckglasses Will Change The Way You See Reading Glasses

Everyone has seen the rotating block of reading glasses at drug stores across the country, and it was the sight of these glasses that...

Double Decker's Mess Is Worth The Success

Double Decker has grown exponentially in its 22 years, and with growing crowds comes a growing amount of trash piling up on the Oxford...

John Cofield's Oxford And Ole Miss: The Spillway

The Tallahatchie seemed to be everywhere. Looking out the backseat window, we crossed it a million times going up old 7 to Memphis. And,...

Landscaping Camp Featuring Jeff McManus Set To Begin May 26

With April Showers giving way to May flowers, our thoughts turn to getting our lawns and landscaping ready for summer. Memorial Day weekend is regarded...

Unconquered And Unconquerable: The Mystery Of Winterville Mounds

Who built the mounds? Why did they leave? Where did they go? Archaeologists are still digging for answers. This story was republished by permission...

Photo Gallery: Dogs Of Double Decker

A crowd of 60,000+ filled the Oxford Square for the 22nd annual Double Decker Arts Festival. Some of those in attendance decided to bring...

Got Post-Double Decker Blues? Relive The Festival Through These Photos

The 22nd annual Double Decker festival has come and gone. Crowds filled the historic Oxford Square for a day filled with food, fun, art...

Around Oxford In 7 Instagrams

  Oxford & @doubledeckerart you were so good to us! We had such a great crowd, breezes and amazing customers! Thanks to each and every...

VIDEO: Take A Stroll On The Square And Dive In To Double Decker 2017

Couldn't make it to Oxford this weekend? No problem, we're bringing the fun and excitement of Double Decker to you! For questions or comments,...

How Double Decker Became As Big As Game Day

There were three things that Oxford did best. In 1995, a young woman, full of ambition and determined to celebrate the food, music and...