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They won’t consolidate, but we can

By now you likely know that the Cooper family household has four members — me, Kevin, plus two ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

City’s counsel agreement is a wise decision

Sitting in the audience at the City Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon, my mind wandered off into space.

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Nominate the heroes around you

Nearly 250 Miss-Lou residents have been nominated and chosen as Unsung Heroes since 1986.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

What are we to make of pardons?

Thousands of Mississippians feel betrayed this weekend, betrayed by a man they trusted, a man they listened to, ...

Ben Hillyer

Consolidation will require real thought

Ever since Martha Stewart claimed the phrase, “a good thing,” I cringe whenever I hear it come up ...

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Gaming to be at heart of campaign ’12

The sure-to-be-heated spring 2012 race for Natchez mayor has its own grand debate of federal health care plan ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Does Forever Lazy sum up new America?

If you’re searching for the reason America has declined in recent years, look no further than your TV ...

Ben Hillyer

Don’t touch my 1582 calendar

I remember the day my third- grade teacher predicted the impending death of the foot and the inch. ...

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Bases are loaded for start of 2012

In 2011, Natchez and Adams County loaded the bases.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

New year must be one of accountability

One word clearly dominated the year just closed — flooded. The Mississippi River flooded and voters flooded to the ...

Ben Hillyer

When will legislators get involved in main problem?

When Baby New Year arrives in the coming days, chances are he or she will be born out ...

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What stands out in 2011 for you?

They say no news is good news, and in 2011 that rung true.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Are you listening to Christ today?

After a good two and a half months of Christmas craziness, most of the holiday hoopla should wind ...

Ben Hillyer

Is your baby Jesus safely on the shelf?

The baby Jesus came riding on an 18-wheeler Monday evening as he made his way to the manger.

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Put a little love in your heart

A new addition to the family always shakes things up a bit, and this year has certainly been ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Relationships mold our lives, thoughts

I’ve always been told that we learn from everyone in which we come in contact and that often ...

Ben Hillyer

Don’t worry, catfish won’t spit on you

Chances are the giant catfish spitting water into the Mississippi River is out.

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Late-night team is crucial to all

Somewhere after number 728, I gained a whole new respect for the process that takes my words to ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Land is no short-term investment

With all of the world’s material treasures available, is it possible that the most valuable is dirt? Beauty ...

Ben Hillyer

I didn’t know Santa was so complicated

The first official Santa Claus meeting came to order at the Hillyer house this week. Well, it wasn’t ...

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