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Editorials

Easter truly a time of renewal in Natchez

The past week has been a blur! In fact, so many things have been happening that is has been hard to keep up… but then ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, April 17, 2022 11:26 pm

Opinion

April is Financial Wellness Month

According to a national survey only about 20 percent of adults have participated in any form of formal financial education. It’s not surprising then that ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 12:03 pm

Opinion

A down payment on lighting the bridges

In 2016, one of America’s most beautiful vistas went dark.  I am speaking of course about the view from the highest bluff overlooking the Mississippi ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, April 10, 2022 8:55 pm

Opinion

The political assassination of a Republican woman

Delbert Hosemann has ended my Senate career by eliminating Senate District 37. He used gerrymandering to erase a Republican seat from Southwest Mississippi. He silenced a ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, April 3, 2022 7:59 pm

Editorials

Gibson: ‘Teamwork makes the dream work’

Just a few weeks into the job of being Mayor, I had the pleasure of getting to work with then President of the Adams County ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, March 20, 2022 7:33 pm

Top of the Morning

‘A Gala under the Oaks’ celebrates the Natchez City Cemetery’s 200th anniversary

A 200th Anniversary calls for superlatives! And superlatives absolutely are what those attending the Natchez City Cemetery’s 200th Anniversary “A Gala under the Oaks” will ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, March 11, 2022 5:32 pm

Opinion

Historic preservation is vital to Natchez

What would Natchez be without our historic district? It is truly what sets our city apart. Enjoyed by both those who live within it and ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, March 11, 2022 5:28 pm

News

Black History Month: A time of reflection

Fifty-five years ago today — at 8 p.m. on Feb. 27, 1967 — an explosion rocked Natchez. For many in our community, life would never be ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, February 27, 2022 9:57 am

Opinion

J.E.T. NATCHEZ: Time for Our airport to soar again!

Jobs. Education. Tourism. Put them together and you have J.E.T. Natchez, our initiative for bringing commercial air service back to our airport! Now is the ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, February 19, 2022 8:00 am

Opinion

Black history is Natchez history

By JOSEPH A.C. SMITH For the past several years, I’ve dived into the history of black people here in Natchez and I’ve got to tell ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:00 am

Opinion

A little help from our friends

I have said often that our city, county, and school board are working together like never before.  It has been a pleasure to collaborate on ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:00 pm

Opinion

Just the facts ma’am, just the facts

I may be dating myself with this one, but one of my favorite cops growing up was Sgt. Joe Friday, of the 1970s crime show ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, January 29, 2022 2:05 pm

Top of the Morning

Education spending proposal leaves out important items

A few days ago, the Mississippi Association of Educators issued a statement regarding the state Department of Education’s plan to spend $1.6 billion in ESSER ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 4:53 pm

Editorials

MAYOR: 2022 has great things in store for Natchez

As the son and grandson of a long-line of farmers from rural Hinds and Copiah Counties, I have caught myself lately identifying with that person ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, January 8, 2022 12:00 pm

Opinion

Congressional redistricting maps are drawing predictably partisan reviews, criticisms

With super majorities in both houses of the Mississippi Legislature, the reveal of the state’s new congressional redistricting plan by Republican leaders drew predictably partisan ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, December 26, 2021 1:53 pm

Opinion

Take steps now before year runs out

As 2021 winds down, it’s a good time to assess whether there are opportunities to trim this year’s tax bill. Waiting until you begin to ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, December 26, 2021 1:50 pm

Opinion

Birth of Jesus fulfills promise of salvation

I really like the numerous social and cultural traditions that have become part of our preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Christmas lights glisten in ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, December 26, 2021 1:40 pm

Opinion

A Time for Thanksgiving

As we pause from our busy schedules this week to observe another day of National Thanksgiving, it is fitting that we think back to where ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Saturday, November 27, 2021 8:49 pm

Opinion

Goals and projects for 2022 on the horizon

It’s hard to believe we are about to enter the last several weeks of 2021! Over the past few days, I have been evaluating the ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Sunday, November 21, 2021 4:44 pm

Business

Why shop locally for the holidays?

As a new resident of Natchez, I am not new to owning and operating a business. I moved my business, Riva Chic, from LaGrange, Ky., ... Read more

by Top of the morning, Friday, November 19, 2021 4:06 pm

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