Local Legends: Unreconstructed
"The irreverent, unrepentant, flirtatious and slightly dangerous pair were Virginia Bethel “Ginnie” Moon and Cynthia Charlotte “Lottie” Moon, both of whom are remembered as Confederate spies."
Opinion
On My Plate: Chili
"San Antonio claims credit for first making chili as we know it. Beginning in the 1880s, women known at the time as Chili Queens sold what they named “bowls o’red” in San Antonio’s market."
Balanced Bites: Strong skeletons need more than calcium
"This holiday season, let’s focus on the magic of herbs and spices. They aren’t just adding flavors, aromas and depth to our cozy winter dishes, they’re also boosting our antioxidant intake and nourishing our bodies at the cellular level."
Observations: The Oxford Community Arts Center
"The arts center began as a dream in 1999. OxAct, the local drama group, saw the empty building on the corner of High and College Streets as a potential home."
Media Matters: The Reading Problem – Part II
“A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.” --George R.R. Martin
On My Plate: Lettuce
"Lettuce grew wild in Southwest Asia and was first harvested to obtain oil from the seeds. The ancient Egyptians domesticated it as a leafy food crop around 5,000 years ago."
2025’s Rewilding wrapped
"The City of Oxford has undertaken multiple re-wilding and wildlife-supportive projects in recent years, particularly at the Oxford Community Park, and in the design of the Oxford Area Trails."