Opinion
A letter to our very special Watson Calhoun
It has been hard to find the words — words to describe our sorrow over the passing of a sweet, brave boy from the Miss-Lou, ...
topofthemorning, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Opinion
Entire community is invited to Cathedral Fall Festival
We invite the entire community and those from surrounding areas to join us this weekend at Cathedral Catholic School for one of the longest-running festivals ...
by Top of the morning, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:25 pm
News
Celebrating achievements and looking ahead to growth
Words cannot express my gratitude for the overwhelming show of support as I announced my candidacy for reelection as your mayor in the ballroom of ...
by Top of the morning, Monday, September 4, 2023 8:29 pm
Opinion
A time to celebrate: Thursday, Aug. 31
As your mayor, it is hard to believe that we are now one month into this last year of the first term of our administration. ...
by Top of the morning, Saturday, August 26, 2023 1:04 pm
Opinion
Where everyone knows your name
Last Saturday night, I was at Andrew’s Tavern in the 300 block of Main Street. It was a party celebrating the tavern being in business ...
by Top of the morning, Saturday, August 26, 2023 12:59 pm
Opinion
People of Adams County lost election
The residents of Adams County lost an election. You lost out on having someone in office that looks out for you. I do feel I ...
by Top of the morning, Friday, August 25, 2023 12:52 pm
Opinion
Natchez needs a port for smaller boats
Years ago Natchez had a port for small boats. It was a barge boat operated by Steve Stevens that sat alongside the Mississippi riverbank down ...
by Top of the morning, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:48 am
Business
Mickey Howley’s Street Talk: Build smarter not farther
As of this writing, the forecast for the next week has high temps all over 100 degrees and lows right at or just below 80 ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, August 13, 2023 2:37 am
Opinion
Let’s stop the blame game over the jail
This has not been a banner couple of weeks at the sheriff’s office with jailbreaks, high-speed pursuits, flooding and an apparent breakdown of communications. And, ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, August 13, 2023 2:24 am
Opinion
Pardon our progress: Street project set to begin soon
In a couple of weeks, we will break ground on an exciting and very much-needed street infrastructure project. Starting in 2021, local municipalities began receiving ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, August 6, 2023 10:30 am
Opinion
Highlights from the mayor’s third State of the City address
Monday evening, it was my pleasure to present my third State of the City address as your mayor, on the third anniversary of our inaugural ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, July 30, 2023 1:48 pm
Opinion
WILSON: I stand by my decision to vote no on garbage contract, and here’s why
I actually am surprised that Warren Gaines and Ricky Gray would bring the garbage contract back out in the light when it was done in ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, July 23, 2023 12:00 pm
Opinion
Angels on the Bluff 2023: Ticket sales Start Aug. 1
“Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plains . . .” – so begins a most-loved Christmas hymn. However, at this time ...
by Top of the morning, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 11:37 am
Opinion
From the Mayor’s Desk: My heart is full
My heart is full! Tuesday night, as we celebrated our country’s 247th birthday, we saw Natchez at our best! Our goal, to have a free ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, July 9, 2023 2:07 pm
Opinion
Live at Five – On the Fourth! A celebration for all!
Summertime is a wonderful time. Yes, it’s hot – but along with the heat come some great summer events, and top on the list is ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, June 25, 2023 2:00 pm
Opinion
Juneteenth: A celebration for all
Each June since becoming your mayor in July of 2020, beginning in June of 2021 when I was blessed to be a part of a ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, June 11, 2023 6:00 am
Opinion
Hope for Tomorrow: This should go viral
Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed some great moments with our graduating seniors in Natchez: participating in the Senior Walk-Through at Cathedral, speaking ...
by Top of the morning, Friday, June 2, 2023 6:42 pm
News
Natchez’ proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance: Two sides of the coin
As far back as my childhood, I have loved Natchez. For years, I wanted to live here, but that opportunity didn’t happen for me until ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, May 28, 2023 11:39 am
Opinion
A safer city – Natchez deserves more
Recent headlines about crime have been heartbreaking. While we continue to work so hard to create a safer city, incidents have happened recently beyond our ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, May 14, 2023 1:04 pm
News
Lobsters are getting ready for annual Claws for a Cause flight to Natchez. Does one of them have your name on it?
The airline tickets are being purchased, the reservations are being made. Hundreds of lobsters are preparing their annual trip from Maine to Natchez. Does one ...
by Top of the morning, Sunday, April 30, 2023 2:40 pm
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