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Using pools as part of your landscape design

Alyssa Schnugg — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:06:38 +0000

Landscape Architect Matthew Copp writes about using swimming pools in our landscaping and making sure you really want a pool and all of the maintenance that comes with owning one. (May 18, 2012, Page 3B)

Choosing a car can be a life-altering experience

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:03:18 +0000

Generations columnist Steve Stricker shares with us his experience in gaining a Soul and having faith in a Volvo. (May 18, 2012, Page 3B)

Share the road

Alyssa Schnugg — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:02:05 +0000

As Oxford hangs on to its Biker Friendly Community status for four more years, several riders took part in the Ride of Silence earlier this week to honor fallen cyclists. (May 18, 2012, Page 1B)

Mississippi 11th prepares to defend Richmond

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:58:31 +0000

Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield writes this week about the Mississippi 11th worked to dislodge a cannon from the mud on their way to defend Richmond, Va. (May 18, 2012, Page 3B)

Hard work, support make the difference

Lucy Schultze — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:27:18 +0000

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)

Changing your hair color isn’t as easy as changing your mind

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:00:10 +0000

New Generations columnist Mavis Hovious introduces herself to Oxford Living readers this week and explains how her hair color and affect her attitude. Read her light-hearted column today. (May 11, 2012, Page 2B)

L.Q.C. Lamar re-enters public service

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:56:10 +0000

Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield tells us how L.Q.C. Lamar got himself back into public service after his stint in the Civil War in today’s Oxford Living. (May 11, 2012, Page 3B)

Insights students show off Chinese lanterns at UM

Alyssa Schnugg — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:45:05 +0000

Oxford Elementary Insights classes recently visited the University Museum and toured the exhibit, “On the Silk Road and the High Seas: Chinese Ceramics, Culture and Commerce,” and then made Chinese lanterns that were put on display at the museum. On Tuesday, a reception was held for the students to show off their artwork. (May 11, 2012, Page 1B)

One final step over the finish line

Lucy Schultze — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:43:53 +0000

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)

Companion gardening can thwart pests

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:27:24 +0000

Master Gardener Barbara Sherrod White tells us how planting certain plants near each other can foster growth, repel bad insects and attract good insects in today’s Gardening column in today’s Oxford Living. (May 4, 2012, Page 3B)