Letters to the Editor

Major utilities support new Mississippi state flag

On Nov. 3 Mississippians will vote on important measures, including the opportunity to approve a new state flag. Read more

6 days ago by Letters to the Editor.

PPP loans were a waste of taxpayer money

Paycheck Protection Program loans for local businesses, immoral, illegal or neither? Read more

3 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Please do not relight Mississippi River bridges

I was incredulous when I read that Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson was near completing a deal with MDOT to relight the bridge over the Mississippi. Read more

3 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Knowing Patient’s Bill of Rights is important

As we experience healthcare challenges that make it necessary to be treated within acute care or long-term care facilities, it is important to know the ... Read more

3 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Hope Natchez can maintain racial harmony

The past weeks of protest and riots have really messed with my mind. Read more

4 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Join us for Unity March on bluff Saturday

In celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States, we ask that the Natchez community and surrounding cities ... Read more

4 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

We have more important things to worry about

Have far too many of us lost our minds? Someone has suggested removing the movie “Gone With the Wind.” Read more

5 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Joyce Arceneaux Mathis deserves another term

It is with a great honor that I write this letter of support for my classmate, soror, former co-worker and friend Joyce Arceneaux Mathis. Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Sheriff’s inaction could cost us dearly in crisis

I propose a round of applause for our mayor. He has been swift, decisive and ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting this ... Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

We need a stimulus program for students

Due to the corona virus epidemic shouldn’t school for students kindergarten through 12th grade be considered officially ended? Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Detainees deserve better treatment at release

Since before Christmas, a group of Natchez citizens, loosely calling ourselves the Natchez Network, have been working together along with some area churches to provide ... Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Keep Joyce Arceneaux-Mathis in Ward 1

I am pleased to write this letter in support of the re-election of Alderwoman Joyce Arceneaux Mathis for Ward 1. Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Thanks for Sunday’s editorial supporting Mire

All I can say is that the paper’s editorial of March 29 was “spot-on!” Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Pastor supports Arceneaux-Mathis for Ward 1

Experienced, dedicated, knowledgeable, progressive, trustworthy, hardworking, caring and God-fearing all describe Alderwoman Joyce Arceneaux-Mathis. Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Why I support Joyce Arceneaux Mathis for Ward 1

Joyce Arceneaux-Mathis is an experienced leader in the City of Natchez. Her effectiveness can be seen through her accomplishments as Alderwoman of Ward 1 for ... Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Merit Health update on COVID-19 efforts

I’m writing today with an update on Merit Health Natchez preparation for the presence of COVID-19 in our community. Our executive and department leaders are ... Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Lifelong friend supports Hall for alderwoman

Valencia Hall can be described using only three words: sincere, loyal and dependable. Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Reader supports Valencia Hall for alderwoman

I am writing this letter of reference for Valencia Hall, who is running for Natchez alderwoman in ward 1. Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Vote for Hall not because she is my sister . . .

Valencia M. Hall is a lifelong resident of Natchez and lives in the Woodlawn Historic District. She is also my oldest sister of seven sisters born ... Read more

7 months ago by Letters to the Editor.

Vote for Hall for alderwoman ward 1 Natchez

Valencia M. Hall is an intelligent, honest, caring, and dedicated individual. I have known Miss Hall for over a decade and have witnessed her activities ... Read more