Responding to a world of need
For Donnie Carpenter, seeing firsthand the needs of Native Americans on an Arizona reservation has been a compelling reason to return twice a year and take part in mission work there. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the local pastor in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 23, 2012, Page 3)
Mom shares wisdom through stories
Generations columnist Susan Boehm shares memories about her mother’s subtle wisdom. (February 17, 2012, Page 1B)
Online network connects women in real life
Oxford Moms and Tots allows stay-at-home moms to find friendship for both them and their small charges. (February 17, 2012, Page 1B)
Planning ahead makes landscaping easier
Registered landscape architect Matthew R. Copp gives readers some tips on how to pre-plan their landscape projects to make things easier. (February 17, 2012, Page 3B)
Enzweiler to speak about Civil War book
Author Stephen Enzweiler will speak Feb. 23 at “Books ‘n’ Lunch” at the Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library on his new book, “Oxford in the Civil War: Battle for a Vanquished Land.” (February 17, 2012, Page 3B)
Finding joy in community theater
While pursuing a professional career in theater, Jared Davis is relishing the chance to work alongside local performers who perform just for the fun of it. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Davis in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 16, 2012, Page 3)
Oxford, local actors ready for their close-up this weekend
This year’s community film project, “The Show Must Go On,” will feature about 130 Oxonians. The 25-minute dark comedy will be shown at various times this weekend during the Oxford Film Festival. For more about film, turn to today’s Oxford Living section on 1B. (February 10, 2012, Page 1B)
A little bit of love never hurt anyone
Kelly Shannon with Volunteer Oxford tells us ways we can all lend a hand in our community. (February 10, 2012, Page 2B)
Pattyrollers roam the county looking for runaways
Columnist and local historian Jack Mayfield continues his series on slavery during the Civil War as part of Black History Month. (February 10, 2012, Page 2B)
A cause to collect, a way to let go
When a passion for book-buying began to overwhelm her home, Carolyn Staton channeled it into a bookselling hobby that’s taken off since she retired. Step inside The Book Nook with the former University of Mississippi provost in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (February 9, 2012, Page 3)
