Ben Hillyer
There’s a little Santa in every one of us
The man with the long white beard and flowing robe was not the real Santa Claus.
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
Never take our freedoms for granted
Seventy-three years ago today, the world changed with a deadly act of war.
Ben Hillyer
Where was outrage before Common Core?
If you need to understand why state leaders are suddenly joining the national chorus of voices vilifying this ...
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
Hard work pays off in words of child
With visions of pyrotechnics still dancing in her eyes, the tiny redhead turned back, threw up her little ...
Ben Hillyer
Don’t be a Scrooge this holiday season
The race is on. The clock is ticking. Santa Claus will be coming down the chimney is less ...
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
Plenty to be thankful for this holiday
My emotional connections to heavy machinery pretty much ended at the ripe old age of 6 or 7 ...
Ben Hillyer
Natchez can learn from other’s history
If Savannah, Ga., could offer Natchez a piece of advice, I bet it would be this — beware ...
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
Float talks with public on pool option
Call me skeptical, but the recent discussions about building a pool in Adams County have me a bit ...
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
Navigate your way toward the future
Motorists along North Canal Street two weeks ago may have thought the newspaper’s staff had finally lost its ...
Ben Hillyer
Natchez needs your imagination
Wouldn’t it be great if downtown Natchez could return to the days when the streets were packed with ...
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
City owned properties at crossroads
Margaret Martin School, the beautiful building that has dominated a stretch of Homochitto Street since its construction just ...
Ben Hillyer
Hot breath not the worst thing in the world
If hot, dog breath is the worst thing that happens to you, you must be having a good ...
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
Transparency still vital in NRMC deal
While the battle of Natchez’s formerly rival hospitals is over, the unusual detritus left in its wake remains.
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
What do Ebola, balloons have in common?
By mid-morning Saturday all was right with the world, my wife Julie announced from the passenger seat.
Ben Hillyer
Fly high with The Democrat this weekend
“Put me on the front page, mister.” The words are so common for this newspaper photographer, that I ...
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
Cooper house caught up in paper caper
Nearly 20 months ago when our daughter, Anna, was first born, Julie and I were given lots of ...
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
Bitter taste of NRMC deal will soon fade
A discharge date was set and a rehab routine outlined for the people of Adams County last week. ...
Ben Hillyer
Commissioner says roads need attention
It must be human nature to overlook the cost of maintenance when buying something shiny and new, like ...
Columnist: Kevin Cooper
Hospital coming to end of sad, costly chapter for county
The long, slow and horribly shameful demise of Natchez Regional Medical Center is nearly over.
Ben Hillyer
Lack of effort evident with budget talks
When it comes to approving the city budget, Natchez aldermen Dan Dillard is right.
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How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 19
Top 25 teams will hit the court across 18 games on Sunday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 19
There are four games on the college basketball schedule on Sunday that feature a ranked team. That includes…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Sunday, January 19
Sunday’s college basketball lineup features several interesting games, including the matchup between the TCU Horned Frogs and the…
January 19 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The Ottawa Senators and the New Jersey Devils hit the ice for one of many compelling matchups on…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 19
There are several strong matchups on today’s NBA schedule, including the Denver Nuggets squaring off against the Orlando…
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