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)
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)
