by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 3, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I just graduated from fifth to sixth grade and received awards for National Elementary Honor Society and a presidential award. I wanted to dress up today. I like wearing jeans and t-shirts, but today was special. I will do this again at my eighth-grade graduation and...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 2, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Dayton Ohio and got into music on August 17, 1977 – the day after Elvis died. I was ten years old, and Elvis was all over the radio. My parents didn’t listen to much music, so this was my introduction. I took my allowance to the record store at Sears...
by Lynn Oldshue | May 28, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I am the ninth generation of ministers in our family. My family’s preaching history goes back to 1689. The chaplain for George Washington and a colonel in charge of the regiment of Connecticut in the Revolutionary War was my ancestor. He died in battle, and George...
by Lynn Oldshue | May 27, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“The tornado scattered mail everywhere. People are finding mail from years ago, and some are finding mail blown from Rolling Fork to north Mississippi. This is a good community, and our customers have gone through so much. We are thankful for the people coming to town...
by Lynn Oldshue | May 26, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Jackson. My mom worked for the university, and my dad worked for the water department. It’s been a tough life, but I made it to 56. I thank God for waking me up every morning, and I take the day one second at a time. I am going to The...
by Lynn Oldshue | May 25, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I am 14 and have been dancing since I was two. Dancing en pointe is mental and physical – it uses a lot of strength. My teacher made me work at the barre for six months before I could go en pointe in center, without the barre. The tips of pointe shoes are made from...
