Ben Hillyer

Can I star as the cheese tray guy?

I want to be the guy who carries the fruit and cheese trays during the filming of “Get ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

The Democrat is planning big for 2014

All eyes are on the upcoming holiday season. The turkey day decorations are all out and Christmas plans ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

NRMC needs common sense answers

Six months ago, a handful of Adams County Supervisors first admitted being approached by a company to consider ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Is balloon race in need of a major facelift?

The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race seems to be having a bit of an identity problem — several, ...

Ben Hillyer

Meetings don’t tell whole story

If the public believes that having cameras in the Natchez City Council Chambers increases transparency in city government, ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Health care fight delivered to mailbox

A week or so ago, a trip to the mailbox gave me a sense of déjà vu.

Ben Hillyer

Shutdown couldn’t stop balloon texts

As the nation kept its eyes on Capitol Hill wondering if Congress would rescue the country from default, ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Natchez gets to shine in ‘Get On Up’

How on earth could a dead man from Georgia — one particularly known for rather outlandish costumes including ...

Ben Hillyer

Homemade costumes are tough fit

Store-bought Halloween costumes were banned in the Hillyer house when I was a youngster.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Community readers help dogs get home

With a few simple words — just ink on paper — at least three local residents and two ...

Ben Hillyer

Does doctor have medicine for education?

I am not a miracle worker, but I have helped make a miracle happen.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Morning’s joy taught by daughter

Not quite eight months ago, my morning routine changed forever — and for good.

Ben Hillyer

Numbers game tough for mayor, city enforcement

As I settled back into my office chair after a restful five-day vacation Wednesday night, I heard a ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Hospital management ineffective?

All eyes are now on Natchez Regional Medical Center as the county considers the sale of the more ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Dogs are man’s best friend for a good reason

Females have always intrigued me. Understanding how they tick is a fascinating process for those of us who ...

Ben Hillyer

Extraordinary can be found in the ordinary

Pike County, Georgia is not the epicenter of the art world.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Important questions remain on hospital issue

Adams County is working hard to sell its largest asset, Natchez Regional Medical Center. The question is: Should ...

Ben Hillyer

Mallett shared peace with all of her survivors

Beth Mallett’s family name has been published in this newspaper far too many times.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Land is still king for our community

The old advice to “buy land” because they aren’t making it anymore is sage advice.

Ben Hillyer

Everybody needs some “me” time

All work and no play makes Gibson a very cranky boy. It makes for a cranky family, too.

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