Opinion

What Y’all Means All — Natchez is about

I would like to take this opportunity to respond to Sunday’s article referencing the anti-discrimination ordinance the city ...

Opinion

Varnell left Natchez and world better

Neil Varnell was what some people might call a Natchosian, meaning he lived here because he wanted to ...

Opinion

Something to consider for Earth Day

April 22 marks a half century of celebrating Earth Days, but do we observe it? Beyond Earth Day ...

Opinion Columnists

Why not attend public forums?

Natchez and Adams County have been discussing the possibility of consolidating government operations for years, and to some ...

Opinion

A look at last week’s good news items

Last week was full of good news, not the least of which included a great closing week of ...

Opinion

Federal law bars discrimination

Natchez aldermen are considering an ordinance that on its surface would protect the rights of gay, lesbian and ...

Opinion

Life lessons learned from a bluebird

Life lessons sometimes come when we least expect. I’ve been learning one over the last week from, of ...

Opinion

Please solve recent murder cases

Dear Mayor Darryl Grennell, Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong and alderpersons, I write this letter from a place ...

Opinion

Forums only work if people go

Two public forums scheduled for next month will give everyone involved a chance to discuss the long talked ...

Opinion

Join us for celebration of Varnell’s life

As many of you may have learned, Dr. J. Neil Varnell, who died March 6, made substantial gifts ...

Opinion

Appeal is costly way to save face

In yet another baffling move, the City of Natchez — or at least four aldermen — voted Tuesday ...

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Join us for family fun history event

Northeast Louisiana Delta African-American Heritage Museum in Monroe, Louisiana, will be the setting for an event to uplift ...

Opinion

Governor’s race starts on sour note

The race to become Mississippi’s next governor has just begun, but unfortunately, the divisiveness has already arrived.

Opinion

Cars, good press among good news

Bad weather blew through Adams County on Sunday, a reminder that beautiful spring weather can turn problematic at ...

Opinion

Opportunities abound in Natchez

Chandler Russ, executive director of Natchez Inc., confirmed last week what many people have believed for a while ...

Opinion

Case made for consolidation

Natchez Police are looking for some help in funding training for another office.

Opinion

Vacant parking lot becomes a problem

Drive down John R. Junkin Drive most nights and you cannot miss the unintended consequence of what can ...

Opinion

Family wants justice for man’s murder

Losing our loved one Don Owens through homicide is one of the most traumatic experiences that an individual ...

Opinion

Natchez needs good workers

Natchez’s No. 1 salesman made a good pitch for recruiting more skilled labor into the community Wednesday.

Opinion

Judicial system keeps city in check

Citizens of Natchez should be thankful the judicial system will force the city to do what’s right, even ...

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