Last week was one full of plenty of bad news.

Our community lost its sheriff, a teenage girl and great community leader Dr. Don Killelea. And Natchez Regional Medical Center lost a potential buyer.

But the bad times make us stronger, and we’d be remiss not to remember the good headlines last week brought as well.

Years of work at the Watkins Street Cemetery must continue to keep the 17 acres presentable, but this month, the work has an extra purpose. The cemetery will celebrate its 100th year with an anniversary tour. The Worthy Women of Watkins Street Cemetery and the Adams County Master Gardeners deserve thanks for their work.

Boston University students livened things up at the Natchez Children’s Home this week, but not just by getting the kids riled up.

The students planted a garden behind the house for children to enjoy for years to come.

Vidalia utility rates are dropping once again. Reduced costs have enabled the city to cut prices, something residents are very likely to appreciate during tough economic times.

Ferriday Lower Elementary School’s students have been doing some traveling — without leaving their classrooms. The students are participating in an Accelerated Reading program that allows them to “visit” new states based on the number of books they read. Their visits consist of moving a car along a map on the wall to track their progress.

Yes, we are facing a new week without some loved ones, but we know life in the Miss-Lou will be better because we knew them.