Hard work, support make the difference
A determined attitude along with a handful of key encouragers have helped Brandon Flowers build a bright future for himself academically, spiritually and physically. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the 2012 Oxford High School graduate in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 17, 2012, Page 3A)
Can I introduce you to William Faulkner?
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE — Approaching William Faulkner’s works can be daunting for first-timers. As Oxford prepares to remember the 50th anniversary of Faulkner’s death, scholars and fans offer their suggestions for where to begin.
(more…) (May 15, 2012)
One final step over the finish line
Commencement weekend marks an even bigger milestone when you’ve been enrolled at Ole Miss every semester for the past 20 years. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with newly minted PhD Doug Paul about his journey at Ole Miss in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 10, 2012, Page 3)
50 Years After Faulkner
Join us as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Oxford’s most famous citizen. (more…) (May 4, 2012)
A hero’s homecoming
Herman Wagner was among 95 World War II veterans to visit Washington last week as part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Wagner about his experience in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 3, 2012, Page 3)
Embracing a new life in retirement
From the Grove to the Square to their first Double Decker festival this weekend, California transplants Steve and Tina Bishop are diving into life in their adopted hometown. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the family about how they found their way to Mississippi in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 26, 2012, Page 3)
Building confidence in young learners
For longtime local teacher and administrator Tis Dean, seeing her young students blossom into confident learners was among the highlights of a 40-year career. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the Oxford University School veteran in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 19, 2012, Page 3)
Surprise talent takes off
Rachel Bayles barely knew what welding was a few months ago, but these days she’s beating the boys in skill competitions. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the Oxford High School sophomore in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 12, 2012, Page 3)
A time to celebrate new beginnings
For Tom Wilson, this time of year is both busy and reflective. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the music minister at North Oxford Baptist Church in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 5, 2012, Page 3A)
Ghost stories from ‘Pappy’
Kaye Bryant of Oxford recalls how the stories Faulkner told to his granddaughter and her friends struck up an unlikely correspondence — with a ghost.
(more…) (April 4, 2012)
