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)
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)
Where food, art come together
For local baker Shannon Adams, the Double Decker Arts Festival expresses the creative culture she’s come to love in Oxford. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the owner of Honey Bee Bakery in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 25, 2013, Page 3A)
Tapping Into the Market
The community’s approach to beer has evolved now that local restaurants and bars are carrying craft beers, and stores such as Joe’s Craft Beer have opened its doors. To read more on craft brews impact on Oxford, check out this week’s Oxford Living section. (April 19, 2013, Page 1B)
Succulents — fun and easy
Master Gardener Barbara Sherrod White writes this month about succulents, an easy plant to grow that is a great addition to any garden. (April 19, 2013, Page 3B)
