Opinion

Tomorrow not guaranteed, so make today count

Someone once said, “Live every day like it could be your last.” We spend their whole lives dreaming ...

Opinion

Sacrifices made for city’s fire safety

Natchez’s fire safety standards have come a long way in 81 years. Hearing of someone’s death caused by ...

Editorials

Voters should be able to count on representatives

Mississippians’ best recourse for getting action on an issue when the state’s legislature is uncooperative or uninterested has ...

Opinion Main

Now, what do you mean by that?

“I personally think we developed language because of our deep need to complain.” — Lily Tomlin ROLLING FORK ...

Opinion Main

Natchez can help lead America’s economic rebound

Since I arrived in Natchez, I have been talking about the Power of Travel and the impact our ...

Opinion

Initiatives seek to bypass Mississippi lawmakers

Mississippi voters circumvented the Legislature in 2020 by approving a medical marijuana ballot initiative. People are now looking ...

Opinion Main

Area students deserving of praise

A few graduating seniors and their teachers have earned praise in recent weeks for both their athletic and ...

Opinion

State auditor fighting corruption for taxpayers

When I was first appointed State Auditor in July 2018, I was determined to chase down fraud, theft, ...

Opinion

Healthcare should not be a political debate

It’s astounding Mississippi, which is home to some of the unhealthiest people in the country, has not taken ...

Opinion

Governor’s secret proclamation brings light to serious issue

This week, the Mississippi Free Press reported Gov. Tate Reeves signed a proclamation last Wednesday declaring April as ...

Opinion Main

Natchez Fly-In not the first, not the last

It’s not any fun to take criticism, but if you have to, you want it to come from ...

Opinion Main

Embrace our history with new monument

Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson, with the help and encouragement of other community members, has proposed creating a monument ...

Top of the Morning

Don’t miss Joe Fortunato-Allen Brown Golf Classic

On Saturday, May 1, the Miss-Lou Chapter of the National Football Foundation will host the Joe Fortunato–Allen Brown ...

Opinion

Fall in love with Duncan Park golf

You can hear the soft piano theme to The Masters on CBS as you drive beneath live oak ...

Opinion

Have you had your shots yet?

Remember back in January when there were thousands of people lining up to get their COVID-19 shots? The ...

Opinion Main

Enjoy a dash of hope with Easter pudding

My, what a glorious day it is to those of the Christian faith. Today is the day we ...

Opinion

Natchez Bicycle Classic pedals on May 22

Time to dust off those bikes and get road ready because the Natchez Young Professionals are preparing for ...

Opinion Columnists

Mississippi Capitol actions have real-life impact

If spring pollen keeps you congested, if you’re a 16-year-old enjoying freedom as a new driver or if ...

Opinion

Editorial: Do not kid with matters of heart

Yazoo City native and adopted Natchezian John Taylor’s story about his battle with heart disease should serve as ...

Opinion

Top of the Morning: Reject toxic attitude about race problems

This letter is in response to the opinion piece dated March 26 of this year entitled, “America’s Hate ...

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