Ben Hillyer

Patriotic duty complete with one phone call

I am proud to say that I did my patriotic duty Wednesday night.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Sometimes threats aren’t what they seem

Random, sometimes bizarre, threats are not all that uncommon at the newspaper.

Ben Hillyer

Treasures found, shared on Fridays

Do you ever wonder about those people who suddenly discover in their attic a long-lost painting by Leonardo ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Life too short not to enjoy every moment

June’s arrival Saturday means the 2013 graduation season is officially over.

Ben Hillyer

Natchez crime not even close to New Orleans

Anyone who spends time listening to a police scanner, like I do, might get the impression that most ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Thank those who gave you your freedoms

It’s no wonder that some groups in foreign countries dislike America. We get a little cocky sometimes and ...

Ben Hillyer

Students win the hard battle against books

In the fifth grade, books are like spinach. Books might not look leafy and green, but they get ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Is hospital hiding behind settlement?

So after a week of drama, intrigue and perhaps a little posturing, a seemingly much-loved cardiologist is leaving ...

Ben Hillyer

New pair of shoes could change it all

I may wear the biggest boots in the house, but when I watch how my son embraces the ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Nothing matches a mother’s love

Holidays all seem to have new meaning for me this year. Back in February when baby Anna came ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

What’s the fascination in death, horror?

Call me a wimp, if you will, but I’ve never been a fan of horror films. The idea ...

Ben Hillyer

Recent events remind us we can’t worry about tomorrow

When my son was born nearly four years ago, I would find myself standing by his crib staring ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Newspapers are like a box of chocolates

The word addict has gotten a bad rap. Addictions come in all shapes and sizes, but don’t tell ...

Ben Hillyer

Good parenting key to keep up with tech trends

For as long as human beings have been creating new technologies, there have been teenagers waiting to take ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Disbelief, denial can obscure the truth

In times of crisis and tragedy, disbelief and denial come hand in hand. Our nation, our state and ...

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Are officials making the right moves?

Adams County is flirting along an interesting line of public interest versus taxpayer interest.

Ben Hillyer

Do you speak computer programming?

Hablas Español?

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Bruised fluffy ego not quick, easy to fix

Her perfect life was ruined six years ago when she met me; it’s been getting worse ever since.

Ben Hillyer

Are stars aligned for city depot project?

It has been more than 40 years since a First Lady has visited Natchez in an official capacity.

Columnist: Kevin Cooper

Roots lost in modern Easter celebrations

The American celebration of Easter has never seemed a proper holiday to me. Something about it just isn’t ...

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