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Oh, the places we’ve gone, thanks to Seuss
Think back to the very first book you ever read, even before grade school. For some, it’s “One Fish, Two Fish,” the “The Cat in ... Read more
7 hours ago by Editorial Board.
Be like Tiger, pick up the pieces and press on
This week, Adam County Christian School’s head baseball coach Jake Winston said his team had learned to play every game like it is their last, ... Read more
4 days ago by Editorial Board.

Kudos to Natchez Police officers arrests in cold murder case
It’s not often law enforcement officials solve cold case homicides. We hear how the first hours and days after a crime are the most fruitful ... Read more
5 days ago by Editorial Board.
Help your area by reporting storm damages
Undoubtedly, many have suffered damages from last week’s severe winter storms. We’ve seen reports of trees on houses, leaks inside of buildings and other damages ... Read more
1 week ago by Editorial Board.

We can all help prevent crime here
Thanks to the efforts of Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten and his deputies and officers and investigators at the Natchez Police Department, as well as ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Editorial Board.

Adams County, Natchez have lost a champion in death of Cauthen
Adams County lost an outstanding citizen on Sunday when Sammy Cauthen passed away at age 80. His son, Dusty, posted on social media that his ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Editorial Board.

Expanding Medicaid would save lives
It is difficult to understand how anyone who knows the state of health care and the economy in Mississippi could in good conscience continue to ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Editorial Board.

Black History Month is for all of us
We all have lots to learn and much to celebrate during Black History Month. For instance, did you know: Scientist George Washington Carver, who was ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Editorial Board.

County pay raises deserved, but only if they fit the budget
Adams County Supervisor Ricky Gray is correct. Adams County employees deserve a pay increase, but such an increase should not happen if the county couldn’t ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Editorial Board.

Natchez gets big boost from Taylor, tour guide cover
When travelers from all over the world pick up their copy of the latest issue of the Mississippi Tour Guide, guess who is on the ... Read more
1 month ago by Editorial Board.

City right to fund improvements to community pool
The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen moved forward with their side of a financial arrangement to heat and cover the community pool on Liberty ... Read more
1 month ago by Editorial Board.

It’s time we got benefit from representation
Natchez and Adams County need and want an elected school board. We have made that clear. It is an issue that has support across a ... Read more
1 month ago by Editorial Board.

We can all honor Hank Aaron by investing in our kids
Hank Aaron had one goal when he stepped up to the plate to face the opposing team’s pitcher, to rip the cover off of the ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.

We need you on city’s tourism board
Do you have an interest in tourism in Natchez? Do you have ideas you think would benefit the entire community, as well as enhance the ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.

County engineering questions remain unanswered
Something about the Adams County Board of Supervisors hiring of IMS Engineers to be the county’s engineering firm doesn’t quite pass the smell test. On ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.

COVID claims another precious life in county
Our hearts are deeply saddened by the death of Rose Patterson and the 65 plus Adams County residents who lost their lives to COVID-19. On ... Read more
2 months ago by Editorial Board.
Get vaccinated as soon as possible
COVID-19 vaccinations are finally available in the Miss-Lou. Read more
2 months ago by Editorial Board.
Knee lived a life of love and service to others
Natchez lost a familiar face and promoter of area youth, especially youth sports and athletics, when Kent Knee died Friday after succumbing to the effects ... Read more
2 months ago by Editorial Board.
Imagine the pride felt for Harvard student with Natchez ties
Can you imagine the pride felt by Noah Harris’s grandparents — Don and Myrtis Gordon Sr. and Juanita Byrd Harris, all of Natchez? Their grandson ... Read more