Patience can be a difficult skill, but it’s important in the sales industry. Working an 8-5 job of cold call sales, Jamie Holcombe must stay positive in her job at the Oxford-based company, Greenserv.
UM student balances life as a student and country club waitress
It can be difficult balancing life, school and work, but a University of Mississippi Meek School of Journalism and New Media student is demonstrating how it’s done.
Oxford resident balances life as mom and director of Lafayette County Literacy Council
It’s Monday morning, and she’s up early trying to get her two children ready for school. After making sure her son and daughter are ready for the day, Sarah McLellan reflects on motherhood.
‘Fish’ lures community to middle school ministry; hooks students on Square with free rides
Justin “Fish” Robinson’s “day” began with a several-hour-long drive back to Oxford. The pastor had spent the previous night spotting for a radio station broadcasting the Ole Miss-Alabama game.
Oxford woman hopes to bring CASA to community
An Oxford woman is working to bring a program to Oxford and Lafayette County that helps provide advocates for abused and neglected children.
Oxford resident opens studio designed to ‘Align’ heart, mind and spirit
Though she pursues a passion by teaching as a fitness instructor at her personal studio, Keri Meagher prioritizes her days around her family. She understands the importance of the time she pours into her husband and four children.
A day in the life of a horseback trainer at Hunter’s Edge Stables
Salt and pepper hair, crystal blue eyes, and a rugged tanned complexion describe Germantown, Tennessee native, Beanie Cone, a horseback riding instructor at Hunter’s Edge Stables in Memphis, where he teaches riders of all ages and abilities the intricacies of the equestrian sport.
UM senior views triplets as unexpected blessing
Every pregnancy is unique, but things get a little more interesting when you enter your senior year of college and discover that you’re pregnant with triplets.
UM accounting student balances Christian life and school
University of Mississippi accounting major Jaleter Daugherty, 21, encourages students who find it hard to balance Christian life and school to seek out accountability.
Certion inspires and forms lasting bonds with UM students
The University of Mississippi employs thousands of employees that assist in learning. Among the faculty is an Oxford native with a compassionate heart who offers encouragement to students.
A look behind the scenes at Ole Miss NewsWatch Live at Five
The broadcasters enter the Student Media Center at 2:30 p.m. Dressed to impress, Matthew Hendley logs into the rundown to see what stories he’ll be covering as anchor when the show begins.
Local musician and chef helps open Oxford’s new Chicory Market
Laurie Stirratt grew up in New Orleans. Her home was an older fishing village near Lake Pontchartrain, and there was a lot to do outside, such as crabbing, fishing, hunting and sailing. She also remembers the wildlife – alligators, snakes and bobcats.
DeSoto County superintendent has busy schedule overseeing 33,000 students
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a school superintendent for a day? Cory Uselton, the DeSoto County Superintendent, had a very eventful day Friday, Sept. 29 as he supported county schools.
Technology and media Savage helps First Baptist Church of Tupelo share its message
Sometimes it’s cool to be a nerd. “I used to be really self-conscious about it,” said James “Gandalf” Savage. “But now, I’m proud of my skill set and my nerdy qualities too.”
