Opinion

We applaud making code enforcement a priority

Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson has announced a plan to make code enforcement a priority in Natchez and to ...

Opinion

From the mayor’s desk: It’s time to step up code enforcement

Over the past four years as your mayor, one of the toughest challenges I have had to face ...

Opinion

Our opinion: Deserving of praise

We are in that time of the year when summer vacations are almost over — save for some ...

Opinion

Conventional wisdom: Big buck$ for Natchez

Almost every week since January, Natchez has been host to conventions and conferences of all shapes and sizes. ...

Business

Downtown Natchez named Iconic, Best of the South

That headline is from the Aug. 7, 2026, edition of The Democrat. Imagine that. We can determine the ...

Business

Downtown means business: Hard work pays off 

How do you know if your community is thriving? Just look downtown. Downtown is your city’s front door, ...

Business

DNA launches new ‘How to Open a Business in Downtown Natchez’ guide

To help local entrepreneurs and investors navigate the red tape of starting a business in the city, the ...

Business

From the mayor’s desk: Morgantown Road: It’s time, but it’s going to take time

NATCHEZ — Improvements are finally coming to Morgantown Road – it’s time! But it’s going to take some ...

Business

Destination Downtown: We are where you want to be

In case you haven’t heard yet, the Natchez Convention Center has adopted a wonderful new marketing slogan that ...

Opinion

Angels on the Bluff 2024: It’s ticket ordering time

Extra! Extra!  . . . and, yes, you want to know all about it. It’s soon time — ...

Opinion

Remembering James Biglane

It is often quoted that “we stand on the shoulders of giants.” There could be no greater example ...

Business

Destination Downtown: Natchez Food & Wine Festival, a celebration of good food, drink, and company

Chefs, mixologists, and food and wine lovers alike are gearing up to be in Downtown Natchez as one ...

Opinion

How can Natchez move forward and condone this targeted injustice?

On June 16, 2021, the United States Congress passed legislation to make June 19 a Federal Holiday to ...

Opinion

2024 Inaugural, One River – One Natchez

Monday will begin another four years of service to Natchez, not only for me as your mayor, but ...

Opinion

From the mayor’s desk: Great summer events headed your way

It’s hard to believe time has come around for another Inauguration and Fourth of July celebration – and ...

Opinion

Fixing Downtown Natchez: Steps toward walkability

My initial article identified our biggest problem: vehicle speed. Now, let’s get granular. What can we do to ...

Opinion

It’s Lake St. John Flotilla time

Has it been hot enough for you? Summer sure feels like it’s here and it’s almost time for ...

Opinion

From the Mayor’s Desk: Honoring Tony Byrne, 36th Mayor of Natchez

Thursday night, it was my honor to recognize five outstanding Natchezians during our 4th Annual “Kick Back at ...

News

Additional garbage services begin in June

We are excited to announce that, beginning in June, the City of Natchez will be providing additional garbage ...

Opinion

Erasing slavery: How narratives of slavery and freedom shape conflicts over the Constitution

Our Constitution is the ultimate, final, and absolute law of the land. And the federal court system, from ...

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