Chicago resident Canisha Seymore takes a picture of the river from Silver Street. (Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat)

The Queen of the Mississippi River steamboat provided a beautiful backdrop for picture takers Monday. (Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat)

Members of the Golden Strutters dance team stretch before practicing for an upcoming performance. Seven-year-old Kennedy Robinson stretches her leg up high during practices. (Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat)

Tania Woods, center, and other dance team members rehearse on the Natchez High School campus Monday. (Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat)

the Queen of the Mississippi River steamboat provided a beautiful backdrop for picture takers Monday. (Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School’s Zharia Barnes rehearses throwing a discuss Monday during a Bulldog track practice at the school. Natchez will travel to Jackson for a meet at 5 p.m. today. (Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat)