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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

by Top of the morning, Friday, July 2, 2021 7:29 pm

Opinion

Cheers to the Chamber for 113 years of success

Just the other night, the Natchez Adams Chamber of Commerce held its “UnMasquerade 2021 Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony”. It was a fantastic event! After ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, June 24, 2021 4:43 pm

Opinion

Your support is needed for NACHS expansion

By Mary Ellen Eldridge The Natchez-Adams County Humane Society has an exciting announcement to make! We are expanding our facility to include an outdoor, open-air ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 4:35 pm

Opinion

Festival of Music: 30 years is reason to celebrate

Many years ago, after attending the Santa Fe Opera Festival in 1990, former Natchez resident Lani Riches asked her husband Ron over dinner at Momouth ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, June 18, 2021 5:47 pm

Opinion

June 20 day of celebration at Trinity Church

Sunday, June 20, is a day of celebration at Trinity Episcopal Church! This day begins the celebration of the bicentennial year of Trinity Episcopal Church. ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:08 pm

Opinion

Juneteenth – A celebration for all of us

I will never forget the first time I heard about Juneteenth. My friend and pastor, the late Bishop Dr. Kevin Deason, was inviting our church, ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, June 10, 2021 3:15 pm

Opinion

Embracing technology for a new future for state

Growing up in rural Calhoun County, I learned many things. I learned how to work with my hands, catch a fish, ride around the town ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:12 pm

Opinion

Can state make a hard turn toward growth, prosperity?

Mississippians, especially young college-educated Mississippians, have been voting with their feet against our state’s status quo. The Magnolia State was one of only three in ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:29 pm

Opinion

Much progress has been made for a safe city

A year ago, during the campaign for Mayor, we talked about building a smart, safe city. Natchez is too wonderful a community to allow crime ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:27 pm

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