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We are telling stories of unsung heroes of Miss-Lou
Over the past several weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know several Natchez residents a lot better than I knew them before. Read more
15 hours ago by Scott Hawkins.
Good news from young and old last week
The efforts and contributions of local citizens — young and old — were on display last week. Read more
15 hours ago by Editorial Board.
We are closer to living King’s dream
On Monday the nation will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read more
4 days ago by Editorial Board.
Natchez Historical Society meeting is Jan. 28
“Restoration Plans for Historic Windsor Ruins, the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Historic Jefferson College” are topics that will be addressed at the ... Read more
4 days ago by Top of the morning.
Pro-Life Natchez prayer vigil is Wednesday
Jan. 22 marks the 47th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. Read more
4 days ago by Letters to the Editor.
Be prepared for another long flood season
The Mississippi River surpassed the 48-foot flood stage in Natchez on Wednesday and is expected to crest at 51.5 feet on Jan. 30. Read more
5 days ago by Editorial Board.
American Legion Auxiliary conference is this weekend
The American Legion Auxiliary turned 100 years old Nov. 10, 2019. We are celebrating a century of honoring and helping our nation’s veterans, service members ... Read more
6 days ago by Top of the morning.
Government can be answer to problems
Government officials are often excoriated for being wasteful, corrupt and self-serving. Read more
6 days ago by Editorial Board.
Reeves has work cut out for him from start
Tate Reeves was sworn in as Mississippi’s 65th governor Tuesday, replacing outgoing two-term Gov. Phil Bryant. Read more
7 days ago by Editorial Board.
Join us for HNF’s annual meeting on Friday
The Historic Natchez Foundation invites the Natchez community to attend its annual meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at foundation headquarters in ... Read more
7 days ago by Top of the morning.
Pondering crime and punishment in new year
Natchez and Adams County officials had some really good news to share last week. Read more
1 week ago by Scott Hawkins.
Plenty of good news in Miss-Lou last week
The first week of the New Year in the Miss-Lou was filled will news good news in every corner of the region. Read more
1 week ago by Editorial Board.
Need exists for temporary shelter
Despite a strong national economy, homelessness is a growing problem throughout many parts of the United States and the Miss-Lou is no exception. Read more
2 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Spring 2020 special interest classes at Co-Lin
New year, new classes! Copiah-Lincoln Community College is welcoming back faculty, staff and students after the holidays and we would like to welcome you to ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Top of the morning.
2020 elections are gearing up in Miss-Lou
Louisiana municipal elections are just gearing up and they are about to close. Read more
2 weeks ago by Scott Hawkins.
Have patience as city, county fix erosion issues
Recent heavy rains revealed a few problems with erosion in the area. Read more
2 weeks ago by WordPress.com VIP.
Past time for state to properly fund prisons
News unfolding from the Mississippi Department of Corrections is unsettling to say the least. Read more
2 weeks ago by WordPress.com VIP.
Consider recent contradictions on Opinion Page
The Jan. 2 edition Opinion Page of The Natchez Democrat includes the following two items: Read more
2 weeks ago by WordPress.com VIP.
Welcome to 2020, a municipal election year
Welcome to 2020 — a new year, a new decade and a municipal election year. Read more
2 weeks ago by Alex McDaniel.
2020 has plenty of good news in first week
We are well into the New Year. Read more