Opinion

We’ve come too far to give up on sheltering in place

COVID-19 numbers are increasing daily not only in the nation and world but also in the Miss-Lou.

Opinion

Stay-at-home enforcement an affront to freedom?

This COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on us all.

Opinion

Merit Health Natchez chief of staff gives update on hospital

On Jan.1 I assumed my role as chief of the general medical staff at Merit Health Natchez.

Opinion

Christ’s empty tomb is sign of hope amid crisis

Church liturgies for the Feast of the Resurrection, Easter Sunday, are usually celebrative, uplifting and joyful. This year ...

Opinion

Find inspiration in miracle of Easter day

Today is Easter Sunday, the holiest day of the year for Christians.

Opinion

Despite changes, our mission remains same

In the weeks since the coronavirus pandemic has begun spreading across the U.S., a lot has changed.

Opinion

Worship safely on Easter Sunday

Gov. Tate Reeves found a way to right a wrong that resulted from mixed messages in his statements ...

Opinion

Positive message works better than threats

One of the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 may be that legislating human behavior is more ...

Opinion

Sheriff’s inaction could cost us dearly in crisis

I propose a round of applause for our mayor. He has been swift, decisive and ahead of the ...

Opinion

Do right thing and stay away from crowds

I read the article about a church having services, and I was very disappointed.

Opinion

Gov. Reeves needs to clarify his order

Gov. Tate Reeves should clarify his shelter-in-place order in regard to whether church meetings of more than 10 ...

Opinion

We need a stimulus program for students

Due to the corona virus epidemic shouldn’t school for students kindergarten through 12th grade be considered officially ended?

Opinion

Nature provides beauty in spite of difficult times

In this era of uncertainty, let’s look to mother nature for a small measure of good news in ...

Opinion

Pray congregation will quit holding services

Bishop Stanley Searcy, pastor of New Hope the Vision Center Missionary Baptist Church, held a Palm Sunday church ...

Opinion

CARES Act funding is there if you need it

The COVID-19 pandemic has been all around tough.

Opinion

Follow Gov. Tate Reeves’ order: Stay at Home!

Finally, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has done what so many other governors throughout the nation did before him, ...

Opinion

Keep Joyce Arceneaux-Mathis in Ward 1

I am pleased to write this letter in support of the re-election of Alderwoman Joyce Arceneaux Mathis for ...

Opinion

Shelter pets need adoption now more than ever

The present situation emphasizes the urgency to finalize and adopt a comprehensive animal control ordinance in the City ...

Opinion

COVID-19 cases are more than current numbers

How much trust should residents put in the numbers coming from state officials about the COVID-19 outbreak?

Opinion

Thanks for Sunday’s editorial supporting Mire

All I can say is that the paper’s editorial of  March 29 was “spot-on!”

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