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)
A cause to collect, a way to let go
When a passion for book-buying began to overwhelm her home, Carolyn Staton channeled it into a bookselling hobby that’s taken off since she retired. Step inside The Book Nook with the former University of Mississippi provost in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 9, 2012, Page 3)
As a caregiver, taking care of oneself
A home-health nurse specializing in Alzheimer’s, dementia and end-of-life care, Angela Townsend has turned around her own life-threatening health challenges through eating well and exercising. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Townsend in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 2, 2012, Page 3)
A life of hard work for family’s sake
An icon of the local restaurant scene, Phat Tran earned his famous work ethic the hard way, laboring in restaurant kitchens as an orphan in Vietnam. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Tran about his journey to Oxford in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (January 26, 2012, Page 3)
Letterpress in the age of laser jet printing
A startup printing firm takes root in Water Valley. Read about newly opened Ridge & Furrow Letterpress in today’s Oxford Living. (January 20, 2012, Page 1B)
Winding down a career in improving education
After a career in education leadership, former Mississippi State Superintendent of Education Richard Boyd is shedding responsibilities and settling down to write his memoirs. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Boyd about his experiences in this week’s “A Conversation With…”. (January 19, 2012, Page 3)
