Editorials

County should reconsider ambulance decision

Adams County Supervisors had a great idea — using the power citizens vest in them to improve ambulance ...

Editorials

Presidential candidates mishandling right of press

If you love America and all its amazing freedoms, likely, you appreciate most the First Amendment.

Editorials

Vidalia needs to be open, honest about finances

The motorcycles and drones should have been a sign that something was not hunky-dory with the Town of ...

Editorials

Good things happen in our community

As we once again search for answers to the violence that has gripped our nation — this time ...

Editorials

City needs to fund Natchez downtown organization

At first glance, Natchez’s downtown is a jewel. It’s such an amazing collection of preserved history, all sitting ...

Editorials

Assurances about prison needed

More than four years have passed since fear gripped Adams County as a deadly prison riot captured national ...

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Serious discussion of curfew for bars needed

We must stop the pervasive culture of violence in our community. In the last few weeks far too ...

Editorials

City violence, finances need attention

With just more than three weeks until Natchez’s ultimate Tricentennial celebration, we cannot help but wonder if leaders ...

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Effective legal counsel necessary for city

When the Natchez mayor and board of aldermen meet today, we urge them to set aside differences and ...

Editorials

Pause to take look at good news

After a week of news that left much of the nation in shock and pain over the deadly ...

Editorials

Investment in public schools is critical

Our community faces many, many problems. Among the highest priorities, two are interestingly connected.

Editorials

Warnings from devices necessary

In a world that’s more connected than ever, the warnings that purport to keep us safe are all ...

Editorials

Explanations needed from Ferriday aldermen

Just when we thought the petty politics in Natchez had reached an area low point, members of the ...

Editorials

Nation needs bold steps, new ideas

Earlier this week America celebrated its Independence Day. Celebrations included parades, fireworks and traditional American summertime fare.

Editorials

City needs to reconsider attorney vote

Last week, Alderwoman Joyce Arceneaux-Mathis taught incoming Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell a valuable lesson.

Editorials

Fourth of July highlights week of good news

American independence celebrates its 240th birthday. Today’s anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence celebrates the ...

Editorials

Unveiling of Fort Rosalie site momentous for city

With just a month before Natchez celebrates its birthday on Aug. 3, excitement is building.

Editorials

Good luck to new leaders across area

Today marks a new era in local government across the area. Four new mayors will raise their hands ...

Editorials

Leaders’ secrecy scary for voters

Mississippi Republicans’ so-called “super majority” allows a level of secrecy in government that makes the state Legislature more ...

Editorials

Adams County sheriff making common sense decisions

Anyone who says government cannot operate more like a business has not met Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten.

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