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Is Natchez willing to make stone soup?

One of the founders of Natchez United recently shared with me his thoughts regarding a story that he remembered from his youth – Stone Soup ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:03 am

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Trinity is right school for my family

When my family moved to Natchez in 2014, I was met with different reactions from many people.  Some told me we were crazy, there was ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Monday, October 16, 2017 12:02 am

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Group concerned about school district, salaries

The Natchez-Adams County Tax Association, which was started in the 1980s, has been resurrected by a group of concerned citizens who want a venue to ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, October 15, 2017 12:30 am

Opinion

Survive holiday grief with seminar

When you’re grieving the death of a family member or friend, you may dread the holiday season. Thoughts of social gatherings, family traditions, and obligations ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, October 13, 2017 12:01 am

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Is Natchez becoming ‘Little Chicago’?

I n Chicago, at the end of 2016, there had been over 4,300 shootings, resulting in an all time record high 762 deaths.. More  homicides ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 11:44 pm

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Some clarity on school takeovers in Mississippi

As conversation and tension grows regarding the Mississippi Department of Education recommending a “state of emergency” for school districts, it seems timely to have some ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 12:00 am

Opinion

It’s time for Cox Hill Haunted Trail

You know its Fall Festival time when the winds of change transform from Summer to Fall. Then it’s football on Friday nights, balloons in the ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Monday, October 9, 2017 11:40 pm

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Motivation yields teamwork

It has been established that effective leadership is necessary for motivation; however, before we are able to lead others, we must be able to successfully ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, October 7, 2017 11:56 pm

Opinion

Spread awareness for Rett Syndrome in October

October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. If you are like I was, you do not know what Rett Syndrome is, and like most of us, ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, October 6, 2017 12:00 am

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Natchez United supporting parents

“They are sending us the best they have!” These have always been the words of my mentor, Dr. Jayne Sargent, former Superintendent of Education in ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 12:39 am

Opinion

Come to reconciliation meeting

October is Racial Reconciliation Celebration month in Mississippi. At today’s Mission Mississippi racial reconciliation lunch meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m at Natchez Children Services, we will ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 12:00 am

Opinion

Come to ‘Thank you’ concert Thursday

What do you have in common with an old theatre organ, a bunch of elves, beautiful scenes of Christmas and eight tiny reindeer? The answer ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Monday, October 2, 2017 12:00 am

Opinion

Have a happy retirement, Nancy Hungerford

In June of 1983 Nancy Hungerford and her family arrived at what was then known as the Natchez Protestant Home on North Union St.  They ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, October 1, 2017 12:00 am

Opinion

Leadership ignites motivation

“Do as I say, not as I do!” This is something we’ve heard and experienced throughout our lives.  Whether at home, work or school, it ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, September 29, 2017 12:19 am

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Participate in Whirlwind Night of Giving

There is such a huge sense of helplessness watching The Weather Channel or any news outlet as natural disasters unfold.  I think most of us ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, September 28, 2017 12:00 am

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Wonderful evening at Auburn awaits

During Fall Pilgrimage, the members of the Auburn Antebellum Home will be hosting their fourth annual “Evening at Auburn” from 5 to 7 p.m. ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 12:38 am

Opinion

Make eternal impact with shoeboxes

Tis the season — the season to begin packing your shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, that is. Parkway Baptist Church has served as the drop-off ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 12:03 am

Opinion

Have fun at Trivia and Wine 101

Quick, what are the ingredients in a Mimosa? Who wrote the music for the 1986 Broadway smash hit, “The Phantom of the Opera?” What’s the ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 12:02 am

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See the Mississippi Medicine Show this fall

Greetings Natchez and the Miss-Lou! Fall is upon us and so is the Natchez Fall Pilgrimage. Read more

by Top of the morning, Monday, September 25, 2017 12:50 am

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Come out for Cathedral Fall Festival fun

Please join us this weekend at Cathedral School for one of the longest running festivals in the South.  Bring your children and grandchildren this Saturday ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Monday, September 25, 2017 12:49 am

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