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Get to know the ‘why’ behind our first responders

Being a first responder is often a thankless job. Sure, we intrinsically understand the importance of firefighters and paramedics, police officers and emergency room workers, ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Monday, May 1, 2023 4:13 pm

Editorials

April: The month of pinwheels and protection

By now you’ve seen the blue pinwheels gently spinning across our community. They are a familiar site, appearing each April as part of the Pinwheels ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, April 16, 2023 10:00 am

Editorials

Loss felt in the Natchez community

Natchez is still in shock from the unexpected loss felt in recent days, starting with the burning of Hope Farm — a historic landmark — ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Friday, March 31, 2023 1:26 pm

Editorials

Lawmakers won’t cede power with ballot initiative

“Out of step … with each other and with the vast majority of Mississippians.” That’s how state Rep. Robert Johnson III described Republican lawmakers in ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, March 26, 2023 9:03 am

Editorials

Post-partum Medicaid expansion the right thing to do

Mississippi took a critical and much-needed step forward in providing healthcare on Thursday as Gov. Tate Reeves signed a law extending post-partum Medicaid coverage. The ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, March 19, 2023 6:00 am

Editorials

Town Hall employees sent home with pay for tardiness? Doesn’t make sense

Just when we thought we’ve seen it all in Ferriday, Louisiana, the next thing happens. The little town with its declining population of around 3,000 ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Friday, March 17, 2023 4:49 pm

Editorials

Now is the time to plan for storms

In the South, we know spring weather can be volatile. March ushers in azaleas and tourists in Natchez. But it can also bring strong storms ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Thursday, March 16, 2023 4:17 pm

Editorials

County can’t afford twice-weekly garbage collection

The Adams County Board of Supervisors’ three-to-two vote on Monday to grant the successor company to the now bankrupt Metro Services the county’s garbage collection ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, March 12, 2023 10:24 pm

Editorials

Springing forward isn’t the healthiest choice

It’s that time again. Here in the Miss-Lou we’re springing forward to Daylight Saving Time as Standard Time officially comes to an end at 2 ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Saturday, March 11, 2023 12:00 pm

Editorials

City must address ‘eyesores’

Natchez city leaders are calling a renewed focus on addressing dilapidated buildings a crackdown on code enforcement. We call it much needed focus on a ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, March 5, 2023 7:01 am

Editorials

Community servant honors are well-earned

For years, the Miss-Lou Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame has recognized outstanding local athletes and local men and ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Monday, February 27, 2023 1:34 pm

Editorials

Don’t be fooled by fair weather days

In recent days, we have enjoyed blue skies and easy temperatures around the 70s and 80s with more warm weather just ahead, but don’t be ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Monday, February 27, 2023 1:32 pm

Editorials

Stop these thoughts that divide our schools

We feel that what should first be considered for any elected, appointed or hired position of power is the qualifications and character of the candidate, ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Monday, February 20, 2023 6:00 am

Editorials

Brett Favre must think Mississippians are fools

Why hasn’t Brett Favre been indicted? Why hasn’t former Gov. Phil Bryant been indicted? One could argue that Mississippi Auditor Shad White has prosecuted others ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 6:05 pm

Editorials

Putting AEDs in public schools is a good move

Five weeks ago, millions of Americans watched as Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during a Monday Night Football game. The young, powerful Buffalo Bills ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, February 12, 2023 4:00 am

Editorials

‘Welcome Home’ play adds context, voice to history

There’s a “world premiere” of an important theatrical production this weekend at the Natchez Little Theatre, and we think you need to see it. “Welcome ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Saturday, January 28, 2023 1:53 pm

Opinion

Come to breakfast

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, in a recent Natchez visit, said Mississippi is in “amazing economic shape” with $1.4 billion in surplus funds and $350 million ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, January 22, 2023 7:00 am

Opinion

Most want Medicaid expansion; why aren’t legislators listening?

If it’s what the majority of the electorate wants, shouldn’t we be able to get it? That’s a simple question with a complex answer, particularly ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Saturday, January 21, 2023 2:00 pm

Editorials

Deserving of praise

Congratulations to Josh Loy, who is returning to his alma mater to serve as head football coach and athletic director at Cathedral School. Loy, the ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 2:55 pm

Editorials

MLK Jr.’s dream still unfulfilled

In his famous, “I have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, January 15, 2023 3:00 pm

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