An autograph and a check presentation
Wilbur Lee Todd of Oxford recalls a friendly Faulkner giving his autograph to a young man — and a scholarship event at Rowan Oak where the author didn’t even show up. (more…)
(April 4, 2012)
Bringing policy-making down to scale
The former head of city planning for New Orleans is tapping small-town examples these days as she connects concepts like planning and implementation to her students’ daily lives. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Kristina Ford, visiting professor of public policy leadership at Ole Miss, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 29, 2012, Page 3)
Share your thoughts, stories on Faulkner
As the community prepares to honor the life and work of William Faulkner with “A William Faulkner Remembrance” on July 6, we want to know what you remember and think about our most famous resident.
(more…) (March 23, 2012)
A flashback funds the future
Oxford’s vinyl-record revival is underway with the recent opening of The End of All Music on North Lamar — but a young entrepreneur was ahead of the curve. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with 13-year-old record salesman Calvin Sellers in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 22, 2012, Page 3)
Providing more than sewing supplies
For owner Ellen Ferrell and others in area, the Oxford Fabric Center provides a slew of sewing supplies and, perhaps even more importantly, a shared community. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Ferrell about the business her family has operated for nearly half a century in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 15, 2012, Page 3)
Stepping in for a district in need
Six years after retiring as assistant superintendent for the Oxford School District, Bob King is serving as state-appointed conservator for the North Panola School District as it works to get back on track. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with King on what the experience has been like in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 8, 2012, Page 3)
Adding a punch to positive influence
The martial-arts instructor best known as Master Ra enjoys a unique influence in the lives of his 100 local students. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultz sat down to talk with Ra in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 1, 2012, Page 3)
Responding to a world of need
For Donnie Carpenter, seeing firsthand the needs of Native Americans on an Arizona reservation has been a compelling reason to return twice a year and take part in mission work there. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the local pastor in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 23, 2012, Page 3)
Online network connects women in real life
Oxford Moms and Tots allows stay-at-home moms to find friendship for both them and their small charges. (February 17, 2012, Page 1B)
Finding joy in community theater
While pursuing a professional career in theater, Jared Davis is relishing the chance to work alongside local performers who perform just for the fun of it. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Davis in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 16, 2012, Page 3)
