Opinion

What became of Dr. Smith? A hidden Mississippi history

Raised in Natchez, Noah Saterstrom is widely recognized as one of the major Southern artists active today. Educated ...

Opinion

Do you want to recapture lost retail dollars?

There is a New Orleans band named “Benny Grunch and the Bunch” who have a song that seems ...

Opinion

So many great events this weekend – our Natchez spirit is shining

This weekend, there are so many great events happening that it is impossible to count – I know ...

Opinion

Do city’s business codes and zoning mean nothing?

We were relieved to see the article published in The Democrat addressing the issues with code enforcement in ...

Opinion

A little self-evaluation is a good thing

Joe Fratesi and Chance McDavid were in town last week as the dynamic duo working with Leadership Natchez. ...

Opinion

Natchez, it’s time to let our light shine!

Lately, it can be quite depressing to read the reports of political controversies happening within our state, not ...

Opinion

Seeing the face of God among us

The questions never came with a warning. When my children were little, the questions came, most often, at ...

Opinion

Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration a huge success

For 34 years, Natchez has hosted one of the region’s greatest annual events: the Natchez Literary and Cinema ...

News

The Democrat got it wrong: Auditor audits, cannot prosecute

Recently The Natchez Democrat ran an editorial and made an important factual mistake, so I need to correct ...

Editorials

Please pray for our veterans and service members

It is with great gratitude that I write this. Something special and even magical occurred over the weekend ...

Opinion

Scholar athletes to be honored at National Football Foundation banquet Tuesday

The Miss-Lou Chapter of the National Football Foundation proudly announces this year’s scholar athletes from our area high ...

Opinion

Empty Bowls in need of sponsors

When I mention to people that I am making “Empty Bowls” in my pottery studio, they look at ...

Opinion

Natchez Black history is lit!

When it comes to black history, Natchez, Mississippi is lit — prolific, rich, bountiful. If I’d known as ...

Opinion

African Children’s Choir in concert here Feb. 18

Natchez is quickly becoming a destination for international cultural events and we couldn’t be prouder to host them. ...

Opinion

We all want a more prosperous and vibrant city

I would like to thank the people who came out to two well-attended meetings recently downtown. There was ...

Opinion

Loss in our community – praying for God’s mercies

Every week as I write my column “From the Mayor’s Desk,” I look forward to sharing all of ...

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Fresh paint and sweet olive: Renewal is happening!

Renewal is happening in Natchez! Everywhere you look you see it – you can even smell it. A ...

Opinion

Black History Month: A national observance

It’s hard to believe that another February is now upon us – and with it, another national observance ...

Opinion

Historic Natchez College: a new era dawning

Last week was exciting – great news continues to come for Natchez! And tops on that list was ...

Business

Make plans to attend Legislative Breakfast Jan. 23

On Monday morning, Jan. 23rd, the Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Legislative Breakfast ...

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