Editorials

Courage was King’s greatest trait

Our nation paused Monday to honor the man who epitomized and galvanized the American Civil Rights Movement, Dr. ...

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Despite high water, week sees good news

Good morning and good Monday. Although still at near record levels, the Mississippi River is cresting in Natchez, ...

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Community was ready for flood

The Mississippi River at Natchez reached one of its highest levels in recorded history Saturday.

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Transparency good for board process

Resentment, frustration and distrust are perhaps the best words to describe the mood the Adams County Board of ...

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Ferriday paving plan bad idea

Members of the Ferriday Board of Aldermen need to pause and consider the meaning of a simple, but ...

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Flood system a marvel for all to witness

A modern engineering wonder is happening right off the edge of Natchez’s front porch.

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Good news rising in the Miss-Lou

Nearly everyone in the area continues to keep a watchful eye on the rising Mississippi River this week.

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City should follow health initiative plan

Yes, Natchez is unique. No other place quite like it exists anywhere. Three centuries of preserved history makes ...

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Tax needs to be business friendly

Sure, Mississippi ranks at the bottom of all the “good” lists and near the top of all the ...

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Voters wait for decision in District 37

Five Mississippi senators are tasked with figuring out what kept portions of Southwest Mississippi in suspense for days ...

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‘Free’ grant money isn’t really free

For many people, Natchez Alderman Dan Dillard comes off as a bit of a broken record, for good ...

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Vidalia project is pure speculation

The next apparent move City of Vidalia leaders expect to make on the Square on Carter project seems ...

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2016 off to good start in Miss-Lou

Good morning and happy New Year to you. As we begin to get back to normal this week ...

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Legislators have full slate this year

Citizen representatives from all over the state will travel to Jackson Tuesday as the Mississippi Legislature begins its ...

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Celebration is turning point for Natchez

Happy Birthday Natchez! Or, perhaps more on point, we should write, happy birthyear Natchez!

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Be smart and safe this holiday

Today marks the final day of 2015. Locally, it’s been a pretty good year, unless you work in ...

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Congratulations to Melrose park ranger

To be recognized by one’s peers is always nice, but to be recognized by the customers to whom ...

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Stay calm and prepared for high water

River watchers in the area may slowly draw a deep breath this morning and make a collective sigh ...

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Good news fills area as year winds down

With Christmas 2015 in the rearview mirror and with New Year’s 2016 just ahead, we pause this final ...

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2015 may be remembered most for changes

The pace with which years pass seems to quicken as we age.

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