The Natchez Democrat has named Nick Weber as its new sports editor. He replaces interim editor Brad Grice.

Weber is a native of St. Louis. He graduated from Saint Louis University in May with a bachelor’s degree in communication.

In college, Weber was a member of SLU’s student newspaper, The University News, serving as a sports writer for two years, the sports editor for one year and the managing editor during his senior year. He covered men’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, baseball and at SLU. Also during his tenure, The University News won two Pacemaker awards and he won individual for writing and design work.

&uot;I’m looking forward to working at The Democrat and in Natchez and Concordia Parish,&uot; he said. &uot;From my visits here, it seems that people in the Miss-Lou are just as passionate about high school and college athletics as I am. I hope to provide them with the sports coverage they crave.&uot;

Democrat editor Stacy Graning said Weber’s experience and enthusiasm will be a boost to the sports coverage. &uot;Nick possesses a solid understanding of how a community newspaper should cover sports, and his enthusiasm and talents will be a benefit to all our readers.&uot;

Weber can be reached at 445-3632 or via e-mail, nick.weber@natchezdemocrat.com.