Lose weight without losing money
Columnist Kierra Ransey shares her experience of spending too much money on fad diets and offers some advice to those looking to lose a few pounds. (January 20, 2012, Page 1B)
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)
Ciil War moves closer to Mississippi in 1862
Columnist and historian Jack Lamar Mayfield takes us back to the Civil War when Union forces captured Forts Henryand Donelson near the Cumberland River. (January 13, 2012, Page 3B)
Father’s insistence to buy American a good idea
Columnist Joanne Wilkinson was influenced by her father’s insistence to buy only American-made items whenever possible and shares with her readers why it’s still an important practice. Maybe more now than ever. (January 13, 2012, Page 1B)
Latin dance classes a rhythmic step toward a new dance floor
Free Latin dance classes held this week at The Powerhouse will result in a ticketed performance tonight to help raise funds for a new dance floor. (January 13, 2012, Page 1B)
Instilling a love of reading
Nancy Opalko spent plenty of time at her local public library while growing up. Today, she’s helped a generation of Oxford and Lafayette County kids connect with books. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the beloved children’s librarian in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (January 12, 2012, Page 3)
Cloud 9 a safe place for children to jump around
Cloud 9, located behind Treehouse Toys, offers children a chance to be children with four large inflatable houses and other games in a climate-controlled location. (January 6, 2012, Page 1B)
Re-enlisting issue for Mississippi 11th
Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield writes about the men of the Mississippi 11th facing problems to re-enlist in 1862 and having their visits back home cut short. (January 6, 2012, Page 2B)
Master Gardener home consultations
Need some help for your garden this year? The Lafayette County Master Gardeners are offering free home consultations. For more information, call 234-4451. (January 6, 2012, Page 3B)
