Opinion

Congress considers legislation to support local news

In the past five months, Congress has responded to the coronavirus public health crisis with several emergency relief ...

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Have a seat at Concord Quarters’ table

Recent public protests in Natchez in response to shooting deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks and ...

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Natchez gets fresh faces, hope for progress

Natchez is poised to move forward to a bright future, after an election season drawn out by the ...

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As COVID-19 numbers rise: Wear a mask!

National, state and local COVID-19 infection rates have skyrocketed to the highest levels since the pandemic began in ...

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Gibson is our pick for next Natchez Mayor

Natchez voters will go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor to serve Natchez over the ...

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Bridgewater-Irving gets our pick for Ward 4 alderman

Being an effective alderwoman requires meeting, connecting, communicating and working with residents to do the public’s business.

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Choices abound for Natchez general election

Natchez voters will go to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the Natchez municipal general election to ...

Opinion

Hall is our pick for Ward 1 Natchez alderman

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to vote in the Natchez municipal general election to decide who ...

Opinion

Stimulus could help tourism

If open for business signs are displayed in local shop windows and there are no tourists to see ...

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On Independence Day recall founders’ views of free press

America’s Founders regarded a free press as so vital to the new nation that they took care to ...

Opinion

Join us Saturday for Lake St. John Flotilla

The 28th Annual Lake St. John Flotilla and Blessing of the Boats sets sail on Saturday, July 4.

Opinion

Celebrate our freedoms safely this weekend

On Saturday, we celebrate our nation’s independence from Great Britain with the anniversary of the signing of the ...

Opinion

Great work, NPD, in solving case of Turning Angel

People throughout the Miss-Lou, state and nation were appalled last week when the Turning Angel statue was damaged ...

Opinion

With freedom comes great responsibility

On Saturday we will celebrate our nation’s independence.

Opinion

Natchez Bicycle Classic will be Ride not Race

It’s a Ride not a Race! The Natchez-Adams Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and Leadership Natchez are delighted ...

Opinion

Keeping COVID in check is now up to each of us

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, people took the disease and it’s potential to spread seriously.

Opinion

Natchez right to delay spending on pool upgrade

The Natchez Board of Aldermen made the right decision Tuesday night when they voted to delay proceeding with ...

Opinion

City must keep eye on budget’s bottom line

No doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a blow to the City of Natchez’s coffers.

Opinion

Treat others as you would like to be treated

Race, police brutality, coronavirus, underlying health issues, and yes black-on-black senseless killings encompass blacks.

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Reality eventually wins out despite our desires

A few weeks ago when President Donald Trump announced he would hold a June rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ...

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