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Christmas shines through family hoopla

Life at the Cooper household has been more like a factory than a family home of late. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, December 25, 2016 12:00 am

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Family of little Aiden is an inspiration to all

Thursday afternoon, lying on the floor of my daughter’s bedroom, I tried to be still and quiet so the wiggling child in the bed nearby ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, December 18, 2016 12:47 am

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Education should be on community’s radar

Last week a number of local government leaders met with a few of the area’s representatives to talk through priorities for the new Legislature that ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, December 11, 2016 12:46 am

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Parental love expands with addition of child

For the most part, my memory is pretty shoddy. On most days if you ask me what I had for lunch the day prior, I’d ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, December 4, 2016 12:21 am

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Elfie makes every morning happy in house

Normally our 3-year-old Anna mimics a hibernating bear in the mornings. The routine goes something like this. Dad — the only creature in the house ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, November 27, 2016 12:37 am

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What are the things for which we can be thankful?

With just a few days left before Thanksgiving, now is always a good time to stop and think about the many things for which I ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, November 20, 2016 12:01 am

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Our country needs to start growing up

A funny thing happened Wednesday morning. The sun came up and life went on. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, November 13, 2016 12:21 am

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What is good remedy to election system?

Hopefully, with any luck, this year’s horrendous national tromp through the gutter will end Tuesday night. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, November 6, 2016 12:36 am

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Maybe we all need a little reality escape

A 3-year-old mind is about as puzzling as the Rubik’s Cube was to most human beings when the toy was first introduced in the 1980s. Our ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, October 30, 2016 1:18 am

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Maybe it doesn’t matter who wins presidential election

After months of utter aggravation and frustration over the nation’s top two choices for president, an epiphany occurred last week. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, October 23, 2016 12:12 am

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Weekend record-worthy for balloon race

Depending upon how the weather holds out today, this year’s Great Mississippi River Balloon Race may be one for the record books. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, October 16, 2016 12:07 am

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Trump is simply too disgusting, too self-absorbed, too disrespectful for my support

Sitting in the stands for a portion of Cathedral School’s home football game against Adams County Christian School with my 3-year-old daughter Friday night, I ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, October 9, 2016 12:03 am

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County, city leaders should put egos aside, join forces

Nearly each businessperson in our area in which I’ve come in contact shares my interest in understanding what benefits could be realized by having less, ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, October 2, 2016 12:27 am

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Future depends on putting aside our differences

News that Kmart is closing its Natchez store in December came a bit suddenly Friday, particularly for the 30 employees who will be without a ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, September 18, 2016 12:19 am

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What happened to American spirit of Sept. 11?

Fifteen years ago today America took a sucker punch, knocking us to our knees. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, September 11, 2016 12:46 am

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Consolidation of services makes sense

City and county leaders are all shaking the proverbial couch cushions hoping to find a little spare change to help them make their budgets a ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, September 4, 2016 12:00 am

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Current efforts are not helping curb violence

The great majority of gun control laws seem pointless. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, August 28, 2016 12:38 am

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Who is in control of your plan?

Suffice to say last week did not go according to my plan. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:05 am

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Have we become more distrusting?

Many locals may be puzzled — even frustrated — by the outcome of the second murder trial of a young Natchez man accused of gunning ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, August 14, 2016 12:58 am

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We need to work to keep birthday spirit

Somewhere between the Popsicle and the jump houses, my 3-year-old daughter’s tricentennial spirit kicked into gear. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, August 7, 2016 12:17 am

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