Opinion

Rep. Johnson represents state well in House

Mississippi District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, was recently selected the Mississippi House Democratic leader.

Opinion

Fire protection is better consolidated

How is it that the city and county end up in what feels like a never-ending game of ...

Opinion

Margaret Martin building deserves protection

Last April, The City of Natchez agreed to spend approximately $56,000 to repair plumbing at the Margaret Martin ...

Opinion

Good news from young and old last week

The efforts and contributions of local citizens — young and old — were on display last week.

Opinion

We are closer to living King’s dream

On Monday the nation will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Opinion

Be prepared for another long flood season

The Mississippi River surpassed the 48-foot flood stage in Natchez on Wednesday and is expected to crest at ...

Opinion

Government can be answer to problems

Government officials are often excoriated for being wasteful, corrupt and self-serving.

Opinion

Reeves has work cut out for him from start

Tate Reeves was sworn in as Mississippi’s 65th governor Tuesday, replacing outgoing two-term Gov. Phil Bryant.

Opinion

Plenty of good news in Miss-Lou last week

The first week of the New Year in the Miss-Lou was filled will news good news in every ...

Opinion

Need exists for temporary shelter

Despite a strong national economy, homelessness is a growing problem throughout many parts of the United States and ...

Opinion

2020 elections are gearing up in Miss-Lou

Louisiana municipal elections are just gearing up and they are about to close.

Opinion

Have patience as city, county fix erosion issues

Recent heavy rains revealed a few problems with erosion in the area.

Opinion

Past time for state to properly fund prisons

News unfolding from the Mississippi Department of Corrections is unsettling to say the least.

Opinion

Consider recent contradictions on Opinion Page

The Jan. 2 edition Opinion Page of The Natchez Democrat includes the following two items:

Opinion

2020 has plenty of good news in first week

We are well into the New Year.

Opinion

Let’s hope dam holds long enough to fix it

The Miss-Lou had a heavy rainfall on Thursday causing localized flooding on many streets and some small mudslides ...

Opinion

Consider being a youth sports referee

Want to be a guiding force in the lives of area youth? Be a referee.

Editorials

Happy New year! Good news to ring in New Year

The final week of the 2010s decade brought good news to the Miss-Lou that will carry us over ...

Opinion

Why don’t you run for office?

Natchez and Vidalia residents have the opportunity to make positive changes in their communities this spring when we ...

Opinion

Locals provide example for all Christians

If God called on you to make a miracle happen for a group of people you didn’t know, ...

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