Ben Hillyer

Snow brings out best in community

I don’t think it ever got to the point that I prayed.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Let’s hold our chins up high, Mississippi

Many other states seem to treat the state of Mississippi as the pudgy, nerdy kid, an easy target ...

Ben Hillyer

Future of our health care is at stake

When it comes down to it, there are five people that hold the health care futures of more ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Help us find Miss-Lou’s superheroes

Quick, who is your favorite Miss-Lou superhero?

Ben Hillyer

Being the duck in a row just fine by me

I am not a “ducks in the row” kind of person.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Legislators enjoy riches of service

Which came first, the congressional office or the cash? That’s a question many people may be asking after ...

Ben Hillyer

Common Core support needed now

It doesn’t take another national report to know that Mississippi is failing its students.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Greater crime focus could save lives

Natchez Police are investigating a homicide they believe, at least in part, started with a fight over a ...

Ben Hillyer

No one was chopped this time around

Move over Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali. The next great American chef has made his debut. ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Good people can be seen all around us

Days grow shorter as I grow older.

Ben Hillyer

Natchez still a city to ‘Get On Up’ for

James Brown has left the city.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Christmas spirit is about selflessness

Only three days until the big day arrives, and for thousands of area children, time cannot move fast ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Natchez change is always a sure bid

Holiday traditions seem to be all around us this time of year. Some remind us of the past; ...

Ben Hillyer

Son makes cheesy choice for pet name

I don’t know which is easier, deciding on the name of your first child or coming up with ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Volunteer work quick to warm hearts

As the weather dipped over the last few days one thing became clear at our house, depression has ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Jagger, city business take center stage

What an interesting couple of weeks in Natchez lately. Lots of cool things and a few really important ...

Ben Hillyer

Don’t forget true meaning of holidays

Where have the Thanksgivings and Christmases of my childhood gone?

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Plenty to be thankful for in simple things

With all eyes this week focused on either Thanksgiving time with family or the best deals Black Friday ...

Ben Hillyer

Many things remain after assassination

“That day changed our lives forever,” my mother said on the phone.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Thanksgiving overlooked on Black Friday

This year, the craziness has reached new levels.

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