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Voter ID fight must overcome history

Maybe it’s not a coincidence that on the same week the university bearing the state’s name commemorated the wrongdoing of many residents, word came that ... Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 12:03 am

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Print simply too powerful to be ignored

A nice, out-of-town salesman who puts bread on his table pitching the benefits of online marketing to small businesses reminded me last week of just ... Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:03 am

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Don’t let our state live up to expectations

Either you or me had best start eating. We have “big” expectations to meet, according to a national advocacy group that’s making bold predictions and ... Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:01 am

Associated Press

Judge: Health care challenge premature

Gov. Phil Bryant and other Mississippi residents were premature in their challenge to the federal law requiring people to buy health care insurance, a federal ... Read more

by Julie Cooper, Sunday, September 16, 2012 11:22 pm

News

Vidalia to speed up Murray Drive

The Vidalia aldermen’s plans to increase the speed limit on a portion of Murray Drive moved ahead, well, pedal to the metal Tuesday night. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:02 am

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Fire squabble not good in short run

In the short run the never-ending squabble over fire protection is benefiting no one. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:01 am

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Fall fun offers something for everyone

Sure, azaleas pack a powerful spring punch, but let’s be honest, nothing beats fall fun in the Miss-Lou. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:01 am

Football Scores

Live scoring updates from Saturday’s high school action

Get live updates of the area's high school football games happening today! First game begins at 10:30 a.m. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Saturday, September 1, 2012 10:00 am

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What’s more romantic than a hurricane?

To me, hurricanes symbolize love. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, August 29, 2012 12:01 am

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Experience Friday nights live, anywhere

High school football kicked off in the Miss-Lou with a bang and, unfortunately, a few sirens, Friday night. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:01 am

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What will wash up tomorrow?

It’s not news to any local resident that our community’s biggest, most interesting highway is full of trash. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:01 am

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Have you found your patriotism?

The simple, yet loud, cheers of 5-year-old twin boys in the stands at Olympic Stadium Monday would have been enough to inspire even the least ... Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 12:02 am

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Now is time to support schools, leaders

New Concordia Parish Superintendent Paul Nelson likely knew before Monday night that he wouldn’t always have the support of the entire parish school board. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 12:01 am

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Media is a mirror of America

An interesting thing happened on CNN Monday when veteran TV anchor Anderson Cooper received a heartfelt challenge from the father of a shooting victim in ... Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 12:02 am

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Project needs manager, not just coach

Who is in charge of efforts to ensure Natchez and Adams County build a recreation complex in the next decade? Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 12:01 am

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White must get right to work at NPD

Danny White has his work cut out for him. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 12:01 am

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Fourth of July was best day of summer

For one of the most patriotic communities in the country, the Miss-Lou lets the Fourth of July come and go with little fanfare. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, July 4, 2012 12:02 am

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Changing for the future, or the past?

The more things change in the Miss-Lou, the more they stay the same. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 12:01 am

Obituaries

John A. Butler

NATCHEZ —Funeral arrangements for John A. Butler, 54, of Natchez, who died Friday, June 22, 2012, at Natchez Community Hospital, are incomplete with Bateaste Memorial ... Read more

by Julie Cooper, Sunday, June 24, 2012 12:01 am

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What makes good TV these days?

Twice in the last year I’ve settled in for a relaxing evening on the couch, ready to step far, far away from the real world ... Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:02 am

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