Opinion

Thank you, laborers! You keep economy going

As we enjoy the long Labor Day weekend, let us not forget the reason for the holiday — ...

Opinion

Party on bluff is worth wait

A party on the bluff is being planned for Natchez and we can’t wait until we can celebrate.

Z – Newsletter Opinion

Thank you for your service!

As Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson settles into his new position, the city is undergoing some adjustment pains with ...

Opinion

Our prayers go out to victims of Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura dealt the Miss-Lou a tough blow on Thursday.

Opinion

‘Project Silver’ not a silver bullet but it is a start

As the old adage says, “The best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.”

Opinion

Do we really need expensive lobbyists?

The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen and the Adams County Board of Supervisors are considering pooling their ...

Opinion

Sharing information crucial to security

Two recent incidents in Adams County brought to light the importance of sharing information.

Opinion

School board members should be elected

Adams County Supervisor Wes Middleton is right.

Opinion

Now is not time to let guard down on COVID-19

After weeks of spiking numbers, Mississippi’s new confirmed COVID-19 numbers are starting to level off and are not ...

Opinion

COVID-19 effects apparent as football starts

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on virtually every aspect of our lives over the past several ...

Opinion

Now is not time to relight bridges

Local officials may be seeking a bright silver lining during this strange year, but do they see the ...

Editorials

State’s criminal justice system fails again

An off-duty state trooper is dead and at least one of the suspects in the killing was under ...

Opinion

Register to vote by Oct. 5

Remember this date: Oct. 5.

Opinion

Here’s a way you can help during uncertain time

Perhaps not everything about this COVID-19 pandemic situation has been negative. Families are spending more time together. More ...

Opinion

For the love of this community, please wear a mask

Wear a mask. Please. We know. They are uncomfortable. We don’t like them either.

Opinion

Natchez lost champion we won’t soon replace

Just about everyone who met Bob M. Dearing instantly became his friend.

Opinion

Board shows commitment to open meetings

We welcome the new attitude of governance from Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and the newly elected board of ...

Opinion

Hoping Natchez board will work together

Dan Gibson’s tenure as mayor got off to a positive start last week with an organizational meeting to ...

Opinion

Thanks for leadership, Charles Evers

Southwest Mississippi lost a great civil rights leader earlier this week when Charles Evers died at the age ...

Opinion

Dawning of new day in store for Natchez, region

Today marks a new era in local government for Natchez and the entire region.

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