Whose story would you like to hear? Our weekly feature "A Conversation With..." offers a chance to hear from one local individual each week. Young, old, black, white — it's an ever-evolving picture of the remarkable community we call home. Look for "A Conversation With..." in The Oxford EAGLE Thursdays on Page 3, and while you're here, take a moment to suggest a potential interviewee.
Finding the holy in the everyday
Chet Bush, pastor at Oxford Nazarene Church, looks for spiritual lessons in everyday events to reflect upon in his weekly email devotional. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Bush in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (August 11, 2011, Page 3A)
A fresh start in a familiar place
Oxford High School alum Chris Bush is starting his career at his alma mater, teaching world history and coaching track and cross-country. As the new school year begins, read how the first-year teacher is approaching his new profession in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (August 4, 2011, Page 3)
Going the distance in local commitment
Copy Time owner Bernard Kuria came to Oxford from Kenya on a track scholarship and stayed to join the local business community. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Kuria in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (July 28, 2011, Page 3A)
Teaching students how to learn
Sure, you did fine in high school. What happens when college becomes your first real challenge? University of Mississippi psychology professor Ken Sufka offers some answers in a new book about how to make the grade. Hear from him in this week’s “A Conversation With…” on Page 3. (July 21, 2011, Page 3)
From selling shrimp to making music
SAMPLE TRACK — After Hurricane Katrina forced him to leave the Gulf Coast, Mike Shaw launched a successful business selling shrimp in the Oxford area and is now building a music career in Nashville, Tenn. Senior Staff Writer Lucy Schultze visits with Shaw in today’s “A Conversation With…”
Seeking joy, one stitch at a time
Lenora Jackson makes her own clothes — and mends clothes for others — in her room at Graceland Care Center. She uses neither a machine nor any patterns. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down with Jackson, as she shared her story in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (July 7, 2011, Page 3)
Escaping Vietnam to build a life of freedom
Local restaurant owner Van Tran escaped Communist Vietnam aboard a wooden fishing boat packed with refugees. More than 30 years after her perilous journey across the South China Sea, she shares her story with senior staff writer Lucy Schultze in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (June 30, 2011, Page 3)
Learning how to clip and save
ONLINE ONLY TIPS — Mother, nurse and coupon-clipper Kim Morris is saving her family hundreds of dollars with a new hobby that’s become a practical passion. Read how in this week’s “A Conversation With…”
A community to call home
Local musician Andrew Gordon once worked on the set of “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Gordon on how the program’s focus on community has played out in his own life, in this week’s “A Conversation With…”. (June 16, 2011, Page 3A)
Owning shop informs consumer attitude
There’s nothing like owning a local business to open your eyes to the importance of shopping locally. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultz sat down to talk with how Knit1 Oxford owner Patsy Engelhard on how gained a different perspective on shopping after owning her own business in this week’s “A Conversation With…”. (June 9, 2011, Page 3)
