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Opinion

Our four-legged citizens deserve more

A little over a year ago, Natchez greatly improved our Animal Control Ordinance. In doing so, we outlawed inhumane tethering, leaving animals unsheltered, and selling ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, April 16, 2023 9:24 am

News

Our four-legged citizens deserve more

A little over a year ago, Natchez greatly improved our Animal Control Ordinance. In doing so, we outlawed inhumane tethering, leaving animals unsheltered, and selling ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, April 16, 2023 7:00 am

News

Trinity Church celebrates Eastertide 2023

For much of the Christian world, the season of Jesus Christ’s resurrection is celebrated over the course of a seven-week Easter season. This year, that ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, April 8, 2023 11:45 pm

News

From the mayor’s desk: Remembering Dan Dillard

This week, we said goodbye to a great public servant of Natchez, Daniel George Dillard – longtime alderman, Mayor Pro Tem, and friend. It’s only ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, April 8, 2023 11:38 pm

Opinion

Downtown is hopping! Let’s go shopping!

This weekend is hopping with downtown shopping. Saturday there is a Big Hat Brunch at the Guest House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, March 31, 2023 1:28 pm

Opinion

What became of Dr. Smith? A hidden Mississippi history

Raised in Natchez, Noah Saterstrom is widely recognized as one of the major Southern artists active today. Educated in art at the University of Mississippi ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, March 26, 2023 11:00 am

Opinion

Do you want to recapture lost retail dollars?

There is a New Orleans band named “Benny Grunch and the Bunch” who have a song that seems to have almost yearly lyrical updates. It ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, March 18, 2023 4:00 pm

Opinion

So many great events this weekend – our Natchez spirit is shining

This weekend, there are so many great events happening that it is impossible to count – I know I am leaving some out. We have ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, March 17, 2023 4:55 pm

Opinion

Do city’s business codes and zoning mean nothing?

We were relieved to see the article published in The Democrat addressing the issues with code enforcement in our great city. As business owners and ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, March 16, 2023 4:11 pm

Opinion

A little self-evaluation is a good thing

Joe Fratesi and Chance McDavid were in town last week as the dynamic duo working with Leadership Natchez. Both work for Mississippi State University in ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, March 12, 2023 10:26 pm

Opinion

Natchez, it’s time to let our light shine!

Lately, it can be quite depressing to read the reports of political controversies happening within our state, not to mention all over our country. As ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, March 11, 2023 9:00 am

Opinion

Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration a huge success

For 34 years, Natchez has hosted one of the region’s greatest annual events: the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration. And this year’s event, now concluded, ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Monday, February 27, 2023 1:35 pm

News

The Democrat got it wrong: Auditor audits, cannot prosecute

Recently The Natchez Democrat ran an editorial and made an important factual mistake, so I need to correct the record. As many know, my office ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 10:48 am

Editorials

Please pray for our veterans and service members

It is with great gratitude that I write this. Something special and even magical occurred over the weekend of Jan. 28-29 at the Natchez Little ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Monday, February 20, 2023 10:46 am

Opinion

Scholar athletes to be honored at National Football Foundation banquet Tuesday

The Miss-Lou Chapter of the National Football Foundation proudly announces this year’s scholar athletes from our area high schools and junior high/middle schools. Scholar athletes ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, February 19, 2023 6:00 pm

Opinion

Empty Bowls in need of sponsors

When I mention to people that I am making “Empty Bowls” in my pottery studio, they look at me funny. Aren’t ALL bowls you make ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 6:14 pm

Opinion

Natchez Black history is lit!

When it comes to black history, Natchez, Mississippi is lit — prolific, rich, bountiful. If I’d known as a kid what I know now, I ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 5:55 pm

Opinion

African Children’s Choir in concert here Feb. 18

Natchez is quickly becoming a destination for international cultural events and we couldn’t be prouder to host them. But beyond the excitement and enrichment these ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, February 12, 2023 12:00 pm

Opinion

We all want a more prosperous and vibrant city

I would like to thank the people who came out to two well-attended meetings recently downtown. There was the meeting with Shelly Hartfield of American ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, February 12, 2023 10:00 am

Opinion

Loss in our community – praying for God’s mercies

Every week as I write my column “From the Mayor’s Desk,” I look forward to sharing all of the positive news happening in our special ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, February 11, 2023 5:53 pm

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