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We hope the IHL listened to the Alcorn State University stakeholders

The future of Alcorn State University hinges on several factors, not the least will be the next president and his or her vision and commitment. ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Monday, February 12, 2024 2:08 pm

Editorials

Initial signs of changes in court, DA’s office encouraging

The Natchez community was gripped in fear in January while three teenage inmates from a Hinds County juvenile lockup eluded capture in Adams County. The ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Monday, February 5, 2024 9:47 am

Editorials

Mississippians deserve more than ‘talk’ about health care

It’s a new year; a new Legislature; and the same old problems facing Mississippi’s underinsured and uninsured. But could there be good news on the ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Monday, January 29, 2024 2:50 pm

Editorials

Federal investments in local preservation projects is encouraging

Two recent national grants bring good news for Natchez and beyond. The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded Beulah Missionary Baptist Church $150,000 from the ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, January 21, 2024 7:33 pm

Editorials

Congratulations, Historic Natchez Foundation, and thank you

This year is the 50th anniversary of the Historic Natchez Foundation. It is frightening to imagine what Natchez would be today without the vision, direction ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:50 pm

Editorials

A New Year wish list

A new year is upon us and we are filled with optimism about all we can collectively accomplish this year. Here are two items on ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 11:25 am

Editorials

The Democrat endorses Patten, Cotton, Givens

Adams Countians are fortunate. When voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, they have good people from whom to choose for state and ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, November 5, 2023 9:00 am

Editorials

Constituents deserve better than useless bickering

At the end of the Titan Tire public hearing on Tuesday night, a Natchez resident stood up and gave some much-needed advice to two Natchez ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:54 pm

Opinion

Natchez shines during electric weekend

“The atmosphere in Natchez is just electric.” That’s how one Natchez native described the community early Friday morning, commenting on the activity surrounding this weekend’s ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Saturday, October 21, 2023 8:58 pm

Business

Hiring lobbyists has paid off many times over

One of the best moves City of Natchez and Adams County elected officials have made in recent memory was coming together in September 2020 and ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 2:18 pm

Editorials

School district grade is responsibility of all of us

We’ve seen some significant progress in the Natchez-Adams School District over the last five years. New facilities – including a state-of-the-art high school – have been ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Monday, October 2, 2023 9:35 am

Editorials

Deserving of praise

In case you missed it, the Natchez Historical Society was recently awarded a $2,400 grant to help with the group’s monthly speakers’ program. Alan Wolf, ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:41 pm

Editorials

Our opinion: It’s one thing to develop workforce, but another to keep workers in Mississippi

Gov. Tate Reeves delivered quite the speech at the Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce luncheon recently. As with every other politician during an election year, ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Saturday, August 26, 2023 1:07 pm

Editorials

Restoring Hope, indeed

Hats off to Laine and Kevin Berry and all involved in this weekend’s Restoring Hope event in Natchez. For those who don’t know, Laine and ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:51 am

Editorials

Our candidate endorsements

The editorial board of The Natchez Democrat met with each candidate in contested races in the Aug. 8 primary election. During those interviews, we asked ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, August 6, 2023 9:30 am

News

Time to vote for your Miss-Lou favorites

The time to vote is now. Not in the primary elections, mind you. Instead, it’s time to vote for your favorites in the 2023 Best ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, July 23, 2023 1:00 pm

Opinion

Don’t miss opportunity to vote in primaries

Residents in Natchez and Adams County are nearing a couple of important deadlines: the deadline to register to vote and, if necessary, to vote absentee ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, July 9, 2023 2:03 pm

Editorials

Anonymous reporting app a positive step

While we’re often raising concerns about the dangers teens face with unlimited access to technology and social media, a recent move by the Natchez Adams ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, June 25, 2023 9:00 am

Editorials

Juneteenth: Hope for a more unified future

Natchez took its celebration of Juneteenth to new heights this year with the addition of the Legends Celebration, and we couldn’t be prouder of our ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Saturday, June 17, 2023 11:29 pm

Editorials

Don’t wait until it’s too late for hurricane preparation

Hurricane season is upon us, and it’s never too early to prepare for a storm. While Vicksburg has the privilege of advance notice when it ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Monday, June 12, 2023 6:00 am

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