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Opinion

Learn more about older church building in Natchez on Oct. 10

Exactly 200 years ago this year, several men were having dinner in the Natchez home of Stephen Duncan. Close friends, they were members of the ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 12:58 pm

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Thank you for making us feel a part of Natchez

Dear Natchez, Where do we begin? We arrived in your beautiful town in early July and immediately fell in love with you. Not a day ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Monday, September 27, 2021 12:00 pm

Opinion

Thank you for the warm welcome

Dear Natchez, Where do we begin? We arrived in your beautiful town in early July and immediately fell in love with you. Not a day ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, September 24, 2021 4:54 pm

Opinion

Goal of presentation is historic truth

By Kathleen Bond Why should we invest our time in learning about the past? Is it to understand our own identity? Is it to challenge ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 1:07 pm

Hurricane Ida

Takin’ A Bite Outta Ida Campaign a success

By Carrie Lambert Thank you to everyone that donated to this Hurricane Ida Relief campaign. Your generosity was and is overwhelming – as I knew ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, September 18, 2021 11:01 am

Opinion

Join in fun at 2021 Cathedral Fall Festival

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

by Top of the morning, Monday, September 13, 2021 12:00 pm

Opinion

Natchez Little Theatre presents ‘Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will’

By Judy D. Wiggins Natchez Little Theater is once more presenting an evening of entertainment for our community. “Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will,” by ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, September 12, 2021 12:00 pm

Opinion

Join St. Mary in Hurricane Ida relief effort, ‘Takin’ A Bite Outta Ida’ campaign

By Carrie Golden Lambert St. Mary Basilica, Cathedral School and the Knights of Columbus are organizing a Hurricane Ida Relief effort for the River Parishes ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, September 11, 2021 12:00 pm

Opinion

It’s Labor Day — and Natchez has jobs!

When I ran for Mayor a year ago, I promised jobs. And we have been working hard over the past year to live up to ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, September 3, 2021 9:00 pm

Opinion

Gunn’s plan means low pay, underfunded schools

If you care about teacher salaries, public school funding, pre-k, public health, child abuse prevention, safe roads and bridges, or myriad other state services, you ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 7:12 pm

Opinion

Reminder to the caregiver: you are not alone

With the advances in health care, people are living longer with chronic health conditions. Furthermore, the impact of shorter hospital stays require that people are ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, August 26, 2021 5:56 pm

Opinion

We’re making history in Natchez

Historic economic development in Natchez – it’s time to say it. It’s time to print it: based on current economic indicators, Natchez is now one ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, August 22, 2021 8:00 am

Opinion

Haven’t we always been told ‘wash our hands’

As children, we were always told to wash our hands. Handwashing is nothing new. However, in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and other outbreaks ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, August 12, 2021 6:33 pm

Opinion

Mayor: Natchez begins vaccination campaign

We all are hearing the stories … people dying of the new COVID delta variant, their last words to friends and family, “I should have ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, August 8, 2021 6:19 am

Opinion

‘Dilemmas With Dinner’ now playing at NLT

By Michael Ali “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!” The age-old adage will be in full effect at Natchez Little ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, August 5, 2021 7:01 pm

Opinion

Please support ‘Christmas in July’ fund raiser

Ever wonder how Natchez gets its sparkle during the holiday season? All the glitz, glamour, and festivities you enjoy each year is made possible by ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12:59 pm

Opinion

What citizens want in a neighborhood counts

Over the past few days, I have been disappointed in some discussion that has taken place with regard to the future of the old “General ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, July 15, 2021 7:32 pm

Opinion

Nonprofit offers a hand up not a handout

By Jenny Flores The purpose of Paul and Silas Freedom Project is to offer incarcerated individuals and their families access to resources that ensure they ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Monday, July 12, 2021 4:49 pm

Opinion

Natchez celebration, State of the City Address July 23

This is a time for celebration! Coming off an exciting several weeks, from a record number of Juneteenth events just three weeks ago to the ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, July 8, 2021 6:34 pm

Opinion

Fourth of July – a Time to Remember

The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. Having grown up the son of a father who was a WWII Veteran ... Read more