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Deserving of praise
In case you missed it, the Natchez Historical Society was recently awarded a $2,400 grant to help with ...
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It’s Labor Day: What does that mean for today’s workers?
As we sit on the cusp of the Labor Day holiday this year, most people’s thoughts will likely ...
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Our opinion: It’s one thing to develop workforce, but another to keep workers in Mississippi
Gov. Tate Reeves delivered quite the speech at the Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce luncheon recently. As with ...
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Restoring Hope, indeed
Hats off to Laine and Kevin Berry and all involved in this weekend’s Restoring Hope event in Natchez. ...
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Our candidate endorsements
The editorial board of The Natchez Democrat met with each candidate in contested races in the Aug. 8 ...
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Anonymous reporting app a positive step
While we’re often raising concerns about the dangers teens face with unlimited access to technology and social media, ...
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Juneteenth: Hope for a more unified future
Natchez took its celebration of Juneteenth to new heights this year with the addition of the Legends Celebration, ...
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Don’t wait until it’s too late for hurricane preparation
Hurricane season is upon us, and it’s never too early to prepare for a storm. While Vicksburg has ...
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Fred Butcher earned his retirement
One of the most admirable careers a person can have is an educator. The same is true of ...
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Our Opinion: Savor every moment
Soon, the tune of Pomp and Circumstance will be ringing in our ears. For some, it already has. ...
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Get to know the ‘why’ behind our first responders
Being a first responder is often a thankless job. Sure, we intrinsically understand the importance of firefighters and ...
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April: The month of pinwheels and protection
By now you’ve seen the blue pinwheels gently spinning across our community. They are a familiar site, appearing ...
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Loss felt in the Natchez community
Natchez is still in shock from the unexpected loss felt in recent days, starting with the burning of ...
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Lawmakers won’t cede power with ballot initiative
“Out of step … with each other and with the vast majority of Mississippians.” That’s how state Rep. ...
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Post-partum Medicaid expansion the right thing to do
Mississippi took a critical and much-needed step forward in providing healthcare on Thursday as Gov. Tate Reeves signed ...
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Town Hall employees sent home with pay for tardiness? Doesn’t make sense
Just when we thought we’ve seen it all in Ferriday, Louisiana, the next thing happens. The little town ...
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Now is the time to plan for storms
In the South, we know spring weather can be volatile. March ushers in azaleas and tourists in Natchez. ...
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County can’t afford twice-weekly garbage collection
The Adams County Board of Supervisors’ three-to-two vote on Monday to grant the successor company to the now ...
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Springing forward isn’t the healthiest choice
It’s that time again. Here in the Miss-Lou we’re springing forward to Daylight Saving Time as Standard Time ...
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City must address ‘eyesores’
Natchez city leaders are calling a renewed focus on addressing dilapidated buildings a crackdown on code enforcement. We ...
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