Savoring motherhood’s best moments
Her children may be in their 20s, but Kathy Neff still gets to relish the simple joys of sharing her days with little ones. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Neff to see what she learns from them, and what their parents learn from her, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 9, 2013, Page 3A)
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)
Life’s connections lead to Oxford
Jesse Danford married the girl next door and followed her family to Mississippi. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the owner of Southland Body & Paint Shop on West Oxford Loop in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 2, 2013, Page 3)
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)
