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Plan to have a safe Thanksgiving
COVID-19 infections and deaths are reaching near record proportions just in time for Thanksgiving. Read more
3 days ago by Editorial Board.
Don’t let litter be first impression of our community
A lot of eyes are looking at Natchez and Adams County with television and film networks choosing to use the area as their stages, not ... Read more
4 days ago by Editorial Board.
Keep spirit, ACCS Rebels! We are rooting for you
Adams County Christian School students are full of excitement this week as the Rebels football team is preparing to play for the MAIS Class 5A ... Read more
6 days ago by Editorial Board.
Can’t wait for summer and The Depot opening
We are excited to hear local film producers say they could open a new restaurant and amphitheater on the Natchez bluff by this summer. Read more
1 week ago by Editorial Board.
As COVID-19 numbers rise, take precautions
COVID-19 numbers are rising throughout the nation, and Mississippi and the Miss-Lou are no exception. Read more
2 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Thanks to our veterans from a grateful nation
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, “The Great War,” the war to end all wars, the war ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Despite strife, we see hope all over
In the midst of the strife of the world, we can look to our community and find numerous examples of charity, kindness and hope. Read more
2 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
State’s vote on new flag is vote for better future
More than 70% of Mississippi voters approved a new design for the state flag on Tuesday. In Adams County, more than 78% said yes to ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
With election behind us, it is time to unite
Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s elections, the results are bound to disappoint a large portion of the nation’s electorate. Read more
3 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Make plans now to vote on Tuesday
Voters nationwide will go to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots for U.S. President, and in Mississippi, voters also will be choosing a U.S. Senator ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Our thanks go out to election workers
Adams County election workers will receive an extra $100 in hazard pay for working this year’s election, which is Tuesday. Read more
4 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Prepare now to weather life’s disasters
If forecasters are correct, Natchez and Adams County should suffer an inch or two of rain and not much more from Hurricane Zeta, which is ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Time to crack down on shootings
Natchez has too many shootings within the city limits, and many of those shootings are concentrated in just a few areas of town. Read more
1 month ago by Editorial Board.
Tourism uptick a good reflection on community
Tourism is apparently doing well in Natchez, at least based on anecdotal evidence from Pilgrimage officials, hoteliers and merchants. Read more
1 month ago by Editorial Board.
Dunleith on verge of being better than ever
Like with virtually everything else, COVID-19 has thrown a kink in the plans to reopen Dunleith Historic Inn, one of Natchez’s most famous historic houses. Read more
1 month ago by Editorial Board.
Things for which to be thankful this fall Friday
We have a number of things for which to be thankful on this fine fall Friday. Read more
1 month ago by Editorial Board.
Hurricane Delta was bad; could have been worse
Preliminary reports show that Adams County received more than $125,000 in damages due to Hurricane Delta that move through Southwest Mississippi on Friday and Saturday. Read more
1 month ago by Editorial Board.
Natchez Balloon Festival, a welcome respite
While the 35th annual Natchez Balloon Festival is going to be a pared down version of its former self this year, it is drawing excitement ... Read more
2 months ago by Editorial Board.
Fix recreation commission before adding more
Natchez and Adams County have begun discussions of repairing a broken recreation commission. Read more
2 months ago by Editorial Board.
Trinity Medical will be welcome addition to area
Years of work are about to pay off for the Concordia Parish community when Riverland Medical Center moves into a new 61,000 square foot medical ... Read more