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A picture of the Oxford Stories awards.

Oxford Stories: A student-driven newsroom that’s changing the game

What began in the fall of 2015 as a simple website for University of Mississippi journalism students to publish their work has grown into something far more impactful.

This year, OxfordStories.net welcomed a new partner: The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Like the original collaborators, The Daily Journal also featured student-written articles in its print edition, expanding the reach and influence of student journalism.

Henry Wiltcher, a man who told others his mission was to be of service to the world, did it by driving a bus.

Beloved Mississippi bus driver Henry Wiltcher remembered for kindness, faith, and a life of service

On cold mornings, Mr. Henry would come to work early and crank all the vehicles so they would be warm inside when the other bus drivers arrived.

He kept a list of all the children on his bus route, recording their names, addresses and birthdays so he and his wife could send them birthday cards and small surprises throughout the years.