Ben Hillyer's Opinion Columns
Paying less ends up costing more
Friday, July 24, 2009
How much do you pay for your calories? Read story
Life seen anew through tiny eyes
Friday, July 17, 2009
My son Gibson and I celebrated birthdays last Friday. At just five-weeks old, his life hardly compares to the 2,132 weeks in my life. Read story
Loaded words just spur dramatics
Friday, July 10, 2009
The cameras were rolling and the Natchez mayor and board of aldermen were broadcasting not one, but two shows Tuesday morning. Read story
Step right up, Natchez needs ringleader
Friday, July 3, 2009
Help Wanted: Small-town circus seeks ringmaster. Must have a commanding presence. Read story
More Ben Hillyer's Opinion Columns
- 'Your Takes' keep telling the story
- What does the city wish for now?
- A discovery of pride and wonder
- Does God call us all to chow down?
- It's time to stop reacting; make a plan
- Grads, one thing will make you happy
- Baby gifts fill room and our hearts
- We all could learn from doctor
- Technology doesn't erase values
- Mayor must take control of shenanigans
- Festival needs to learn from the G Train




