Oxford players ready to take next step in careers
An unselfish attitude, versatility and overall physical skill are just some of the reasons why Oxford’s Monquarious Gipson and Tre’ Carothers are extending their football careers today. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound Gipson signed to play for Northeast Mississippi Community College Wednesday, while the 6-1, 175-pound Carothers is heading off to play at ICC. (more…) (February 3, 2011, Page 7)
Taking a sneak peek at evolving life
A CONVERSATION WITH — As this fall’s new crop of kindergartners start school, Ginger Kizer marvels at how big they’ve grown. Of course, the first time she saw many of them, they were barely bigger than a pea. The registered nurse and ultrasound technician at Oxford Clinic for Women talks about the thrill of sharing parents’ joy, the surprise of discovering twins and the challenge of keeping secrets. (August 19, 2010, Page 3)
Gillom to continue career at Lambuth
Spring is a chance for fresh starts and for former Oxford High standout Louis Gillom, the opportunity to play right away under the guidance of a former Division I football coach was too much to pass up.
Gillom signed with Lambuth University this past December after a solid career at Northeast Mississippi Community College. The 6-foot-1, 291-pounder is now running with the first team at center under the direction of first-year coach Ron Dickerson, who coached Temple from 1993-97. (March 30, 2010, Page 8)
