Opinion

Solving the mysteries of John James Audubon’s Landscape Painting of Natchez

The most famous artist to work in Natchez was naturalist John James Audubon (1785-1851), who first appeared in ...

Opinion

One Natchez: My motto going forward

“The bitterness and hate created by the late civil strife has, in my opinion, been obliterated in this ...

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Visit Natchez impresses at 2023 Tourism Summit

Thursday, it was my pleasure to attend the 2023 Visit Natchez Annual Tourism Summit. Visit Natchez, under the ...

Opinion

A letter to our very special Watson Calhoun

It has been hard to find the words — words to describe our sorrow over the passing of ...

Opinion

Entire community is invited to Cathedral Fall Festival

We invite the entire community and those from surrounding areas to join us this weekend at Cathedral Catholic ...

News

Celebrating achievements and looking ahead to growth

Words cannot express my gratitude for the overwhelming show of support as I announced my candidacy for reelection ...

Opinion

A time to celebrate: Thursday, Aug. 31

As your mayor, it is hard to believe that we are now one month into this last year ...

Opinion

People of Adams County lost election

The residents of Adams County lost an election. You lost out on having someone in office that looks ...

Opinion

Natchez needs a port for smaller boats

Years ago Natchez had a port for small boats. It was a barge boat operated by Steve Stevens ...

Opinion

Pardon our progress: Street project set to begin soon

In a couple of weeks, we will break ground on an exciting and very much-needed street infrastructure project. ...

Opinion

Sheriff: Shutting down jail is not that simple

I am writing this article in reference to the photo floating around on social media to set the ...

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Highlights from the mayor’s third State of the City address

Monday evening, it was my pleasure to present my third State of the City address as your mayor, ...

Opinion

WILSON: I stand by my decision to vote no on garbage contract, and here’s why

I actually am surprised that Warren Gaines and Ricky Gray would bring the garbage contract back out in ...

Opinion

Angels on the Bluff 2023: Ticket sales Start Aug. 1

“Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plains . . .” – so begins a ...

Opinion

From the Mayor’s Desk: My heart is full

My heart is full! Tuesday night, as we celebrated our country’s 247th birthday, we saw Natchez at our ...

Opinion

Live at Five – On the Fourth! A celebration for all!

Summertime is a wonderful time. Yes, it’s hot – but along with the heat come some great summer ...

Opinion

Juneteenth: A celebration for all

Each June since becoming your mayor in July of 2020, beginning in June of 2021 when I was ...

News

Hope For Tomorrow – this should go viral

Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed some great moments with our graduating seniors in Natchez: participating ...

Opinion

Hope for Tomorrow: This should go viral

Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed some great moments with our graduating seniors in Natchez: participating ...

News

Natchez’ proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance: Two sides of the coin

As far back as my childhood, I have loved Natchez. For years, I wanted to live here, but ...

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