Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Christmas spirit is about selflessness

Only three days until the big day arrives, and for thousands of area children, time cannot move fast ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Natchez change is always a sure bid

Holiday traditions seem to be all around us this time of year. Some remind us of the past; ...

Ben Hillyer

Son makes cheesy choice for pet name

I don’t know which is easier, deciding on the name of your first child or coming up with ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Volunteer work quick to warm hearts

As the weather dipped over the last few days one thing became clear at our house, depression has ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Jagger, city business take center stage

What an interesting couple of weeks in Natchez lately. Lots of cool things and a few really important ...

Ben Hillyer

Don’t forget true meaning of holidays

Where have the Thanksgivings and Christmases of my childhood gone?

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Plenty to be thankful for in simple things

With all eyes this week focused on either Thanksgiving time with family or the best deals Black Friday ...

Ben Hillyer

Many things remain after assassination

“That day changed our lives forever,” my mother said on the phone.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Thanksgiving overlooked on Black Friday

This year, the craziness has reached new levels.

Ben Hillyer

Can I star as the cheese tray guy?

I want to be the guy who carries the fruit and cheese trays during the filming of “Get ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

The Democrat is planning big for 2014

All eyes are on the upcoming holiday season. The turkey day decorations are all out and Christmas plans ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

NRMC needs common sense answers

Six months ago, a handful of Adams County Supervisors first admitted being approached by a company to consider ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Is balloon race in need of a major facelift?

The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race seems to be having a bit of an identity problem — several, ...

Ben Hillyer

Meetings don’t tell whole story

If the public believes that having cameras in the Natchez City Council Chambers increases transparency in city government, ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Health care fight delivered to mailbox

A week or so ago, a trip to the mailbox gave me a sense of déjà vu.

Ben Hillyer

Shutdown couldn’t stop balloon texts

As the nation kept its eyes on Capitol Hill wondering if Congress would rescue the country from default, ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Natchez gets to shine in ‘Get On Up’

How on earth could a dead man from Georgia — one particularly known for rather outlandish costumes including ...

Ben Hillyer

Homemade costumes are tough fit

Store-bought Halloween costumes were banned in the Hillyer house when I was a youngster.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Community readers help dogs get home

With a few simple words — just ink on paper — at least three local residents and two ...

Ben Hillyer

Does doctor have medicine for education?

I am not a miracle worker, but I have helped make a miracle happen.

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