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.
The freedom of self-promotion
After spending 20 years promoting other people’s businesses as a radio announcer, Deltrick “Spanky” Foster is focusing on his own venture these days. Hear why in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 14, 2013, Page 3)
‘Drive as you’d want to be driven’
The little things make all the difference when it comes to steering a 55-passenger bus. Get behind the wheel with Callahan Charters’ most-requested driver, Billy Berry, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 7, 2013, Page 3)
Grandfather’s values shape young builder’s success
If you ask Todd Paine how he’s led a full career before turning 30, he’ll tell you about afternoons spent tinkering in his grandfather’s shop. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the local builder in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 28, 2013, Page 3)
Responding to crises a unique calling
From house fires to car crashes, helping people through crisis times requires a special kind of endurance. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with recently retired Oxford Fire Department Capt. Bobby Goolsby in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 21, 2013, Page 3)
From wartime courtship, a lifelong love
Her father predicted their marriage would last six months. Turns out he was right — and then some. For Valentine’s Day, approach the 70-year mark with Burl and Clara Hunt in this week’s “A Conversation With…”
A new mission through heart disease
Former Family Crisis advocate and educator Jennifer Bobo-Milliner is translating her struggles with congenital heart disease into a new focus. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Bobo-Milliner about how she found hope amid health challenges in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 7, 2013, Page 3)
An NFL experience, from the inside out
When local teacher Jenny Anne Davis watches the Super Bowl on TV, she’s excited, focused – and a little jealous. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the former Denver Broncos secretary as she recalls being part of the John Elway era in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (January 31, 2013, Page 3)
The great retirement back-track
A year after retiring to Florida from their longtime home of Oxford, Paul and Dot Hale were ready to come back. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the Hales about their story in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (January 24, 2013, Page 3)
A journey of courage
LISTEN — You may not think making music demands bravery — but have you ever had to tell your parents you wanted a career in the performing arts? Clarinet professor Michael Rowlett shares his experience and a perspective for young musicians, in today’s “A Conversation With…”
Carrying on a family tradition
For Libby Callicoat, the everyday chores that come with managing her nearly 300-acre farm carry a wealth of meaning. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the former teacher in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (January 10, 2013, Page 3)
