Who does Shirley Cate think she is?
Who do you think you are? Are you defined by your job? Your family? Your values? Columnist Ryan Miller talks about what defines him as a person in today’s Oxford Living. (March 23, 2012, Page 1B)
Book conference brings more authors to community
EAGLE photographer Bruce Newman has had the opportunity to capture several well-known authors while they have visited Oxford. See his photos and read more on the Conference of the Book this weekend in today’s Oxford Living section. (March 23, 2012, Page 1B)
A flashback funds the future
Oxford’s vinyl-record revival is underway with the recent opening of The End of All Music on North Lamar — but a young entrepreneur was ahead of the curve. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with 13-year-old record salesman Calvin Sellers in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 22, 2012, Page 3)
Helpful tips, info about pruning shrubs, trees
Landscape architect Matthew Copp offers some advice on the best time and way to prune your greenery. (March 16, 2012, Page 3B)
Men of the MS 11th ready themselves for battle
Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield writes about Confederate soldiers getting ready for upcoming battles during the Civil War along the Mississippi/Tennesee boarder. (March 16, 2012, Page 3B)
St. Patrick still uniting thousands
Despite not being Irish, columnist Amanda Schnugg took the time to learn about St. Patrick’s Day and shared the information with her readers in today’s Oxford Living. (March 16, 2012, Page 1B)
State Fire Academy offers rope-climbing class locally
Lafayette County Volunteer firefighters learned the basics of rope rescue during a two-week course offered by the State Fire Academy that culminated Saturday with the firefighters testing out for their certification. (March 16, 2012, Page 1B)
Providing more than sewing supplies
For owner Ellen Ferrell and others in area, the Oxford Fabric Center provides a slew of sewing supplies and, perhaps even more importantly, a shared community. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Ferrell about the business her family has operated for nearly half a century in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 15, 2012, Page 3)
Mississippi 11th Regiment increases ranks
Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield continues following the history of the Mississippi 11th Regiment during the Civil War and how they used some well-deserved furlough time to increase their ranks. (March 9, 2012, Page 2B)
Classy Canine Training visits with Hermitage residents
Residents at Hermitage Gardens got some licks, love and laughs from service and therapy dogs recently when Classy Canine Training held a special presentation at the nursing home. (March 9, 2012, Page 1B)
