Keeping up with the technology in the world of electricity
North East Mississippi Electric Power Association wants to celebrate its 75th anniversary with its customers by sharing its history with them during a three-day celebration where everyone is invited to come to the station on Highway 30 and learn about the company’s beginnings and some of its newer services and maybe even win a mini-iPad. (May 10, 2013, Page 1B)
If I die at the hands of another …
Religion columnist Randy Weeks writes this week about forgiveness and that while we all get angry when we learn of things like the Boston bombing or school shootings, God tells us to forgive and love them as He loves. (May 3, 2013, Page 5B)
Improve your communications; Get a hot tub
Jim McCauley believes most arguments can be settled by simply having everyone jump into the hot tub. (May 3, 2013, Page 1B)
Preschool art program a joint effort
The University of Mississippi Museum and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council have teamed up to offer the Mini Master Toddler Art Program for children 2 to 5 years old. (May 3, 2013, Page 1B, 3B)
Lovely dahlias have medicinal properties as well
Read all about dahlias in this month’s Master Gardening column by Anna Haller. (May 3, 2013, Page 2B)
The men of the Mississippi 11th on the move in the spring of 1863
Historian Jack Mayfield returns to his discussion on the Mississippi 11th during the Civil War and their movement from Virginia to Pennsylvania. (May 3, 2013, Page 2B)
Oxford’s legacy is ours to write
Recycling efforts should start at home and cross over into our community, says columnist Milly West. (May 3, 2013, Page 2B)
Books ‘n Lunch to feature book with Oxford setting
Jack Lamar Mayfield hasn’t ever been much of a historical fiction reader but recently read and enjoyed the writing of historical fiction writer Jane Bennett Gaddy who will be at the Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library at noon on May 3 for a reading and signing of her newest book, “Joab.” (April 26, 2013, Page 2B)
Good hair days, bad hair days
Columnist Joanne Wilkinson can look back and laugh at her bad hair days and is still trying to find that perfect hair cut. (April 26, 2013, Page 1B, 3B)
Thomas Grosskopf takes refreshingly retro approach
This year’s Double Decker Art Festival poster artist, Thomas Grosskopf, talks about his art and inspiration for this year’s poster. (April 26, 2013, Page 1B, 3B)
