Opinion
What became of Dr. Smith? A hidden Mississippi history
Raised in Natchez, Noah Saterstrom is widely recognized as one of the major Southern artists active today. Educated in art at the University of Mississippi ...
topofthemorning, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Opinion
Do you want to recapture lost retail dollars?
There is a New Orleans band named “Benny Grunch and the Bunch” who have a song that seems to have almost yearly lyrical updates. It ...
by Top of the morning, Saturday, March 18, 2023 4:00 pm
Opinion
So many great events this weekend – our Natchez spirit is shining
This weekend, there are so many great events happening that it is impossible to count – I know I am leaving some out. We have ...
by Top of the morning, Friday, March 17, 2023 4:55 pm
Opinion
Do city’s business codes and zoning mean nothing?
We were relieved to see the article published in The Democrat addressing the issues with code enforcement in our great city. As business owners and ...
by Top of the morning, Thursday, March 16, 2023 4:11 pm
Opinion
A little self-evaluation is a good thing
Joe Fratesi and Chance McDavid were in town last week as the dynamic duo working with Leadership Natchez. Both work for Mississippi State University in ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, March 12, 2023 10:26 pm
Opinion
Natchez, it’s time to let our light shine!
Lately, it can be quite depressing to read the reports of political controversies happening within our state, not to mention all over our country. As ...
by Top of the morning, Saturday, March 11, 2023 9:00 am
Opinion
Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration a huge success
For 34 years, Natchez has hosted one of the region’s greatest annual events: the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration. And this year’s event, now concluded, ...
by Top of the morning, Monday, February 27, 2023 1:35 pm
News
The Democrat got it wrong: Auditor audits, cannot prosecute
Recently The Natchez Democrat ran an editorial and made an important factual mistake, so I need to correct the record. As many know, my office ...
by Top of the morning, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 10:48 am
Editorials
Please pray for our veterans and service members
It is with great gratitude that I write this. Something special and even magical occurred over the weekend of Jan. 28-29 at the Natchez Little ...
by Top of the morning, Monday, February 20, 2023 10:46 am
Opinion
Scholar athletes to be honored at National Football Foundation banquet Tuesday
The Miss-Lou Chapter of the National Football Foundation proudly announces this year’s scholar athletes from our area high schools and junior high/middle schools. Scholar athletes ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, February 19, 2023 6:00 pm
Opinion
Empty Bowls in need of sponsors
When I mention to people that I am making “Empty Bowls” in my pottery studio, they look at me funny. Aren’t ALL bowls you make ...
by Top of the morning, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 6:14 pm
Opinion
Natchez Black history is lit!
When it comes to black history, Natchez, Mississippi is lit — prolific, rich, bountiful. If I’d known as a kid what I know now, I ...
by Top of the morning, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 5:55 pm
Opinion
African Children’s Choir in concert here Feb. 18
Natchez is quickly becoming a destination for international cultural events and we couldn’t be prouder to host them. But beyond the excitement and enrichment these ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, February 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Opinion
We all want a more prosperous and vibrant city
I would like to thank the people who came out to two well-attended meetings recently downtown. There was the meeting with Shelly Hartfield of American ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, February 12, 2023 10:00 am
Opinion
Loss in our community – praying for God’s mercies
Every week as I write my column “From the Mayor’s Desk,” I look forward to sharing all of the positive news happening in our special ...
by Top of the morning, Saturday, February 11, 2023 5:53 pm
Opinion Columnists
Fresh paint and sweet olive: Renewal is happening!
Renewal is happening in Natchez! Everywhere you look you see it – you can even smell it. A passerby recently noted that walking down our ...
by Top of the morning, Saturday, February 4, 2023 8:05 pm
Opinion
Black History Month: A national observance
It’s hard to believe that another February is now upon us – and with it, another national observance of Black History Month. Just a couple ...
by Top of the morning, Saturday, January 28, 2023 2:01 pm
Opinion
Historic Natchez College: a new era dawning
Last week was exciting – great news continues to come for Natchez! And tops on that list was learning that historic Natchez College on North ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, January 22, 2023 5:45 pm
Business
Make plans to attend Legislative Breakfast Jan. 23
On Monday morning, Jan. 23rd, the Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Legislative Breakfast at the Natchez Grand Hotel from 7:30 ...
by Top of the morning, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 2:52 pm
Opinion
Historic Natchez Foundation to host annual meeting Thursday
The Historic Natchez Foundation invites the Natchez community to attend its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Auburn, 400 ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, January 8, 2023 7:48 am
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