topofthemorning, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Opinion

A Holly Jolly Christmas: Shopping local made fun

On Friday, we cut the ribbon on our Natchez Christmas Trolley, creatively dubbed “The Holly Jolly Trolley.” We also cut the ribbon on this year’s ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, December 8, 2024 10:47 pm

Opinion

Habitat Natchez needs your help

The Natchez-Adams County Habitat for Humanity needs your help! As you may know, the Natchez-Adams County Habitat for Humanity has been serving our community for ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, December 1, 2024 11:30 am

Opinion

From the Mayor’s Desk: A time to give thanks for so many blessings

In 1621, 52 surviving Pilgrims from “The Old World” gathered on the east coast of “The New World” to celebrate what would become known as ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, November 23, 2024 4:44 pm

Opinion

‘Don’t you see it?’ The worst maritime tragedy you’ve never heard of 

“With strict propriety of language, we might call the awful catastrophe about to be particularized, a massacre, a wholesale assassination, or anything else but an ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, November 23, 2024 4:39 pm

Opinion

Our Veterans: We can never thank them enough

From the Mayor’s Desk As I approach 2025, which will be my sixtieth year, I realize I have lost count of the Veterans Day observances ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, November 9, 2024 8:39 pm

Business

Rise of green and sustainable industries here

Natchez and Adams County are witnessing a significant diversification with the rise of green and sustainable industries, reshaping the economic landscape and fostering a culture ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:31 pm

News

A 19th century tycoon: Leon Godchaux, ‘Sugar King,’ Duke of Clothing

In 1837, age 13, alone, illiterate, penniless, and Jewish, Leon Godchaux crossed the Atlantic from Alsace-Lorraine and landed on the wharves of New Orleans. The ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Monday, October 21, 2024 1:47 pm

News

7th annual Paint Natchez Pink to be held Oct. 17

In honor and recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Merit Health Natchez is leading the seventh annual community-wide campaign to Paint Natchez Pink on Thursday, ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 3:44 pm

Opinion

All invited to Cathedral Fall Festival this weekend

We would like to invite the entire community to join us this weekend at Cathedral Catholic School for one of the longest-running festivals in our ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:40 pm

Opinion

Natchez Balloon Festival: A brief recap of Natchez’s largest festival

Fall is in the air in Natchez. The temperature is dropping, the leaves are changing, and of course, hot air balloons are on the mind. The ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 1:57 pm

Opinion

Honoring Dr. Lamar Braxton, Sr.

This week, I was honored to present the Key to the City to Dr. Lamar Braxton, Sr., a Community Champion of Natchez – And Mississippi. ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, September 28, 2024 9:25 pm

Opinion

‘The Government Rate’

Over the past few weeks, we have been working hard to balance the city budget, something we by law have to do, and something any ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, September 22, 2024 10:00 am

Opinion

What is the Fourteenth Colony? 

The flags of three European countries, France, Great Britain, and Spain have flown over Natchez and southwest Mississippi. The British colony of West Florida, once ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, September 22, 2024 7:30 am

Opinion

Hats, Gloves With Tea: Foundation’s annual fundraiser is Sept. 22

You are cordially invited to Hats and Gloves With Tea On The Mississippi. On Sunday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m., Edna B. and Joyce Fay ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, September 15, 2024 11:00 am

News

Time to spruce up our beautiful city

Fall is in the air! And with it talk of our city’s cleanup campaign, “Fall in Love with Natchez”, is beginning to spread. Very soon, ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, September 8, 2024 12:31 pm

Opinion

Conventional wisdom: Big buck$ for Natchez

Almost every week since January, Natchez has been host to conventions and conferences of all shapes and sizes. It’s been a busy year. Thousands of ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, August 11, 2024 12:17 am

Business

Downtown Natchez named Iconic, Best of the South

That headline is from the Aug. 7, 2026, edition of The Democrat. Imagine that. We can determine the future – our future – by taking ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, August 9, 2024 9:58 am

Business

Downtown means business: Hard work pays off 

How do you know if your community is thriving? Just look downtown. Downtown is your city’s front door, economic barometer, and best recruiting tool for ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, August 8, 2024 5:42 pm

Business

DNA launches new ‘How to Open a Business in Downtown Natchez’ guide

To help local entrepreneurs and investors navigate the red tape of starting a business in the city, the Downtown Natchez Alliance has created a simple ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, August 1, 2024 2:18 pm

Business

From the mayor’s desk: Morgantown Road: It’s time, but it’s going to take time

NATCHEZ — Improvements are finally coming to Morgantown Road – it’s time! But it’s going to take some time.  After many years of waiting, the ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 4:48 pm

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