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Farmers Market is a great outing

Saturday morning, the Downtown Natchez Farmers Market opened for its summer run, but if you think the market is just about fruits and veggies, you’re ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, June 3, 2018 12:01 am

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Time to pause, remember our veterans

Tomorrow our nation pauses to honor our nation’s fallen heroes, and we have a bunch of them, approximately 3.5 million by last count. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 am

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AAA’s will turn Natchez around

A collective sense of dread looms about the direction in which the Natchez area is headed. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, May 20, 2018 12:24 am

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Today is unique compared to other holidays

If mere mortals ever deserved a day set aside in their honor, mothers are certainly amongst the most worthy. But we often fail to give ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, May 13, 2018 12:02 am

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Disappointed in ‘America’s Dad,’ Cosby

Coming to grips that an icon of one’s childhood was, in fact, a pervert is difficult and disappointing. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Saturday, May 5, 2018 11:54 pm

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Let’s keep take advantage of touring car enthusiasts

Last week was a blast of the past all over the highways, byways and roadways of Natchez — and left me with a hope we ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Saturday, April 28, 2018 11:17 pm

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Gnats are gnawing on us this year

Sometimes nicknames can be off a little; other times they’re directly on target. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, April 22, 2018 12:01 am

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We are the best chance for success in area

The Natchez business community took another blow last week with news the former Rite-Aid store would close soon. The closure, while small in terms of ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, April 15, 2018 12:01 am

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Thanks go to our first responders

Thank God for the men and women of our community’s first responders. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, April 8, 2018 12:01 am

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Price, availability of newsprint creates problems

If you’re reading this in a printed newspaper, a perfect storm of problems is affecting both the price and availability of the very newsprint on ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, April 1, 2018 12:01 am

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Yes, indeed, it is a small world after all

Among Walt Disney World’s longest tenured rides is a simple boat ride with global consequences — It’s a Small World. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, March 25, 2018 12:01 am

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A little intentional shopping could help area businesses

News that several local businesses have either shut their doors or have plans to do so soon has caused shock and concern among many in ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, March 18, 2018 12:16 am

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Elected officials need to get to work

Natchez and Adams County residents saw six good examples of what’s wrong with local government last week when two boards failed to meet and work ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, March 11, 2018 9:42 am

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Delegation let school board issue fall off radar

The leadership of the Natchez-Adams School Board has been a subject of debate for literally decades. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, March 4, 2018 12:02 pm

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We need to keep Natchez’s heart beating strong

If Natchez were a person, downtown would be its heart. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, February 25, 2018 1:19 am

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Doing nothing in face of tragedy getting nowhere

Once again, our nation finds itself watching in horror as teenagers flee a gunman. Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, February 18, 2018 12:01 am

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Winter Olympics are intriguing mystery

In case you missed it last week, the Olympics started again, this time the winter variety. The international sporting event always gives me the momentary ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, February 11, 2018 12:00 am

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Isn’t it time to resurrect some trust?

Twenty-five years ago a journalism professor told me, “If you mother tells you she loves you, you’d better verify it.” His point to young journalists ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, February 4, 2018 1:59 pm

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Dog takes advantage of insistent child

The little man in our house is becoming rather insistent on getting his way. His non-verbal confidence occasionally grates on everyone else in the house, ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, January 28, 2018 12:01 am

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Gandy’s homecoming is exciting for community

Rarely do we forget the firsts in our lives. The first time I rode a bike, drove a car, kissed a girl, held my children ... Read more

by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, January 21, 2018 12:41 am

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