Ben Hillyer

Recent events remind us we can’t worry about tomorrow

When my son was born nearly four years ago, I would find myself standing by his crib staring ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Newspapers are like a box of chocolates

The word addict has gotten a bad rap. Addictions come in all shapes and sizes, but don’t tell ...

Ben Hillyer

Good parenting key to keep up with tech trends

For as long as human beings have been creating new technologies, there have been teenagers waiting to take ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Disbelief, denial can obscure the truth

In times of crisis and tragedy, disbelief and denial come hand in hand. Our nation, our state and ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Are officials making the right moves?

Adams County is flirting along an interesting line of public interest versus taxpayer interest.

Ben Hillyer

Do you speak computer programming?

Hablas Español?

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Bruised fluffy ego not quick, easy to fix

Her perfect life was ruined six years ago when she met me; it’s been getting worse ever since.

Ben Hillyer

Are stars aligned for city depot project?

It has been more than 40 years since a First Lady has visited Natchez in an official capacity.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Roots lost in modern Easter celebrations

The American celebration of Easter has never seemed a proper holiday to me. Something about it just isn’t ...

Ben Hillyer

Good Friday is a good day indeed

Look in the mirror this morning. Look really hard. You did this.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Are rewards programs rewarding?

Call me a skeptic, but the myriad of retail store “rewards” programs are lost on me.

Ben Hillyer

Parents are the true superheroes

In my book, every superhero needs a super villain.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Leadership isn’t about keeping secrets

Beyond being popular enough to garner a winning number of votes in an election, is Calvin Butler any ...

Ben Hillyer

Census data proves we’re all in together

If area officials needed a reminder that we are all in this together, all they had to do ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Let’s follow the money in government

Adams County and the City of Natchez rapidly are approaching the halfway point in fiscal year 2013.

Ben Hillyer

Let’s do a little Pilgrimage myth busting

It is hard to kill a good story, even if it isn’t the truth. A one-hour class Friday ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Now Valentine’s Day means so much more

Valentine’s Day has never been a holiday high on my anticipation list.

Ben Hillyer

Upkeep plans lacking for buildings

This is the tale of two buildings — one that is rising from the ground and one that ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

People are what Natchez is all about

If you’re from Natchez or have ever spent much time here, you know, this place is special.

Ben Hillyer

Are ulterior motives at play in move?

Mississippi legislators aren’t playing with Monopoly money.

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