Ben Hillyer
Unified vision needed for building plans
When people come together with a unified vision, even the impossible is possible.
Ben Hillyer
Do you know where our city is headed?
In city planning circles, you would call the Natchez bluffs a node.
Ben Hillyer
Son creates alarming situation
When I put a passcode on my phone and the two electronic tablets in my house, I thought ...
Ben Hillyer
Simple bowl holds world of power
It is very easy to make a bowl. All you have to do is put your hands together, ...
Ben Hillyer
Decisions of Christmas morning
When I looked at the clock, the bright red numbers read 3:37.
Ben Hillyer
There’s a little Santa in every one of us
The man with the long white beard and flowing robe was not the real Santa Claus.
Ben Hillyer
Where was outrage before Common Core?
If you need to understand why state leaders are suddenly joining the national chorus of voices vilifying this ...
Ben Hillyer
Don’t be a Scrooge this holiday season
The race is on. The clock is ticking. Santa Claus will be coming down the chimney is less ...
Ben Hillyer
Natchez can learn from other’s history
If Savannah, Ga., could offer Natchez a piece of advice, I bet it would be this — beware ...
Ben Hillyer
Natchez needs your imagination
Wouldn’t it be great if downtown Natchez could return to the days when the streets were packed with ...
Ben Hillyer
Hot breath not the worst thing in the world
If hot, dog breath is the worst thing that happens to you, you must be having a good ...
Ben Hillyer
Fly high with The Democrat this weekend
“Put me on the front page, mister.” The words are so common for this newspaper photographer, that I ...
Ben Hillyer
Commissioner says roads need attention
It must be human nature to overlook the cost of maintenance when buying something shiny and new, like ...
Ben Hillyer
Lack of effort evident with budget talks
When it comes to approving the city budget, Natchez aldermen Dan Dillard is right.
Ben Hillyer
Principal takes on Friday night religion
I bet principal Rick Brown has been called a few names in his time at the helm of ...
Ben Hillyer
Help us tell stories of the Miss-Lou
Morning races to get to the newspaper are probably not very common in Natchez.
Ben Hillyer
Mims should help address area tourism concerns
Rep. Sam Mims likes the view from his seat in Mississippi House these days.
Ben Hillyer
Harper puts views in perspective
Legislative breakfast — the two words are enough to make me grab the covers and pull them over ...
Ben Hillyer
What will be painted on bluff canvas?
A vacant lot to a developer is like a blank canvas to an artist — full of potential. ...
Ben Hillyer
Real heroes are not in comic books
Take that Spiderman! You are no match for the superpowers of the Natchez Animal Control officer.
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