Ben Hillyer

Could Trump give state election blues?

Does Donald Trump’s candidacy open up the possibility that Mississippi will go for a Democrat this year?

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

‘Freedom of Conscience’ bill is discriminatory

Sometimes names can be deceiving.

Ben Hillyer

Candidates put parents in quandry

Watching my son squirm in his chair doing everything he could to evade my questions, I thought for ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Easter teaches us hate is not solution

A 3-year-old in your life tends to warp one’s perspective. Anna has enjoyed Easter so far, and for ...

Ben Hillyer

Old jail? Been there, done that

When it comes to building a new county jail, Adams County leaders have “been there, done that.”

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Parent grading bill is misguided

Some Mississippi legislators are clearly misguided with their latest plans to pass a law to improve our children’s ...

Ben Hillyer

Being gross is in the eye of the beholder

Just like beauty, all things gross and slightly repulsive are in the eye of the beholder.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Brown has always been one of city’s visionaries

When Natchez needed a leader, Larry L. “Butch” Brown was always there.

Ben Hillyer

I hear Canada is nice in the fall

If I hadn’t been born, my parents would be living in Ottawa or Toronto, singing “O, Canada” at ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Many hands make Profile 2016, community newspaper successful

What you’re holding in your hands this morning or looking at on a screen, if you’re reading digitally, ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Dog’s death leaves lasting impact on family

Almost five years to the day Alice lumbered into my life, she was still seeking my love and ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Nothing like swinging along the way for family

My daughter Anna and I mark many landmarks along the route to preschool in the mornings.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Take a look at Natchez History Minute videos

By late Thursday night, my 15 minutes of fame was over, well at least 1 minute and 19 ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Trump worshipping time is over

Some really smart person once said people should not talk publicly about religion, politics or money.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Help us find community’s unsung heroes

I couldn’t help but chuckle a bit — inside anyway.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Lawmakers should pare back spending

Most Americans can relate to the State of Louisiana’s crushing debt burden.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

City’s parks could help area health

Ten years ago this month, I returned to Natchez — my third arrival in my adopted hometown.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Here are a few predictions for community

Friday marked the beginning of a yearlong celebration of Natchez’s founding, 300 years ago.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

How 2015 was depends upon your perspective

Christmas is over, and New Year’s is just days away.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Love the Lord and your neighbor

In a few days, the Christmas season in Natchez will be over. For some people the day cannot ...

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