Ben Hillyer

What role is social media playing in decisions

Natchez is not Cairo or Tunis, and our little corner of the world hardly resembles Libya, Yemen and ...

Ben Hillyer

Are you ready for Natchez’s Tricentennial?

How do you define that spark that inspires people to get out of their comfortable lives and do ...

Ben Hillyer

What does your age matter?

Some days I feel like 46. Other days I feel like 64, but if you asked me most ...

Ben Hillyer

City faces more than a dollar deficit

Natchez taxpayers experienced a bit of whiplash last week when the city went from a $1.5 million deficit ...

Ben Hillyer

Are ‘Democrats for Cochran’ out there?

When voter precincts open June 24 in the runoff between Republican senator Thad Cochran and his challenger Chris ...

Ben Hillyer

Lasting stories can’t just be licked away

If I had to come up with a metaphor that aptly describes what parenting is like most days, ...

Ben Hillyer

If I am not from here, then where?

I am not a Natchezian.

Ben Hillyer

Son proves Cosby is a parental prophet

Brain damage — every child has it.

Ben Hillyer

All signs point to investing in our businesses

Is the current squabble over a casino sign at the top of Roth Hill about enforcement or investment?

Ben Hillyer

Informed choices are best approach

I wish I lived in Natchez Alderman Mark Fortenbery’s ward.

Ben Hillyer

Hall loved food, family, laughter

After 13 years, I had grown accustomed to the laughter.

Ben Hillyer

How far has technology taken us?

A lot of thinking can be done when you spend time staring at a blank computer monitor, holding ...

Ben Hillyer

Just what role should parents play?

I can’t remember a time when my parents ever helped me do my homework.

Ben Hillyer

CVB director choice could affect legacy

When the last piece of confetti falls and all 365 days of Natchez’s 300th birthday end, what one ...

Ben Hillyer

Grammar scores a hit with baseball

Who knew that Dracula understands the infield fly rule or knows the difference between a no-hitter and a ...

Ben Hillyer

Son winning pop culture race for now

What does it mean when the only person in our house who has seen an Academy Award winning ...

Ben Hillyer

Miss-Lou’s unique story told in Profile

When I got married, I was convinced my wife and I shared the same opinions on almost ...

Ben Hillyer

Homemade cards shape our Valentine’s

We have been learning what love is in the Hillyer house. It is Valentine’s Day after all.

Ben Hillyer

Snow brings out best in community

I don’t think it ever got to the point that I prayed.

Ben Hillyer

Future of our health care is at stake

When it comes down to it, there are five people that hold the health care futures of more ...

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