Finding a creative outlet through theater
Greg Earnest teaches math to community-college students during the day — but after-hours, he’s found his creative calling on the stage. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the director of this week’s play “Fuddy Meers” in “A Conversation With…” (March 21, 2013, Page 3)
Waiting for the decision to be made
Columnist Steve Stricker had hoped to hear another name announced Tuesday to be the Catholic Church’s new pope but has since been won over by Pope Francis, the 266th pope. (March 15, 2013, Page 3B)
The Chickasaw — ‘Spartans of the Mississippi Valley’
Historian and columnist Jack Mayfield continues his series about the native residents of north Mississippi, the Chickasaw Indians. (March 15, 2013, Page 3B)
A mule ride I’ll never forget
Former forester John Arrechea tells us about a unusual ride offer he received in 1963 in the woods of Arkansas. (March 15, 2013, Page 2B)
The freedom of self-promotion
After spending 20 years promoting other people’s businesses as a radio announcer, Deltrick “Spanky” Foster is focusing on his own venture these days. Hear why in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 14, 2013, Page 3)
Travel to Disney World
Locals share cost-effective ways to explore ‘a whole new world.” (March 14, 2013, Page 1B)
A Winnie the Pooh fan’s take on friendship and volunteering
Volunteer Oxford’s Kelly Graeber writes how volunteering can create strong friendships. (March 8, 2013, Page 2B)
North Mississippi: The land of the Chickasaw
Historian Jack Mayfield begins a series of articles about the true first natives of North Mississippi. (March 8, 2013, Page 2B)
Places my 46-year-old ski poles have been
Columnist Joanne Wilkinson’s ski poles have been all around the world. Read about their adventures in today’s Oxford Living. (March 8, 2013, Page 1B)
Bottle trees add fun, color to yard
They may or may not trap evil spirits or keep them away from entering your home; however folks in Mississippi continue to use bottle trees to decorate their yards. (March 8, 2013, Page 1B, 3B)
