Opinion
On Independence Day recall founders’ views of free press
America’s Founders regarded a free press as so vital to the new nation that they took care to include that right in the First Amendment ...
topofthemorning, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Opinion
Join us Saturday for Lake St. John Flotilla
The 28th Annual Lake St. John Flotilla and Blessing of the Boats sets sail on Saturday, July 4.
by Top of the morning, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 7:38 pm
Opinion
Natchez Bicycle Classic will be Ride not Race
It’s a Ride not a Race! The Natchez-Adams Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and Leadership Natchez are delighted to announce the rebirth of the Natchez ...
by Top of the morning, Friday, June 26, 2020 8:21 pm
Opinion
Treat others as you would like to be treated
Race, police brutality, coronavirus, underlying health issues, and yes black-on-black senseless killings encompass blacks.
by Top of the morning, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8:19 pm
Opinion
Consider historic lessons held at Longwood
At this time there have been renewed calls for the destruction of monuments and other memorials to the Confederacy.
by Top of the morning, Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:30 pm
Opinion
Torch burns at Holy Family Learning Center
To the parents, guardians, community and stakeholders:
by Top of the morning, Thursday, June 11, 2020 6:00 pm
Opinion
Assaults on journalists are assaults on all of our rights
In the past, journalists in the USA have been able to safely perform their work, as domestic acts of violence against them were a rare ...
by Top of the morning, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 5:58 pm
Opinion
Feast of Pentecost calls us to accept God’s spirit
The celebration of Pentecost is certainly one of the great feasts in the liturgical or church year, along with celebrations of the resurrection and the ...
by Top of the morning, Friday, May 29, 2020 7:45 pm
Opinion
Now is time to stay course through May 31
Dear Citizens, As the 2019-2020 academic year draws to an end, many of us are already wondering what will happen with our children in the ...
by Top of the morning, Friday, May 15, 2020 7:45 pm
Opinion
Consider adopting puppies and kittens this spring
As everybody is aware, The United States has been in a regressive shutdown due to the coronavirus.
by Top of the morning, Friday, May 15, 2020 7:44 pm
Opinion
Now is good time to recreate ourselves as town
As we all collectively watch the immeasurable and nearly incomprehensible impacts of the novel coronavirus on the globe, my thoughts return to the drum that ...
by Top of the morning, Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:53 pm
Editorials
Let’s honor peacemakers every day
In 1962, our nation dedicated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week on which it falls as National Police Week. Every year ...
by Top of the morning, Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:52 pm
Opinion
Merit health celebrates National Hospital Week
National Hospital Week has deeper meaning this year as the Merit Health Natchez team celebrates our work to provide safe, high-quality care for patients.
by Top of the morning, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 7:31 pm
Opinion
Merit health celebrates National Hospital Week
National Hospital Week has deeper meaning this year as the Merit Health Natchez team celebrates our work to provide safe, high-quality care for patients.
by Top of the morning, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 7:17 pm
Opinion
Try these ways to help small businesses
How can we help our small businesses?
by Top of the morning, Thursday, May 7, 2020 6:18 pm
Opinion
National Travel & Tourism week is upon us
This week, Visit Natchez is joining the travel and tourism industry across the nation to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week. Created by Congress in ...
by Top of the morning, Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:26 pm
Opinion
Coach Smith was a great example to many
Top of the morning, to all Natchezians. As I write this from a male student athlete perspective I realize and apologize to all my coaches ...
by Top of the morning, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:24 pm
Opinion
Why Congress needs to support local news
During this coronavirus pandemic, access to accurate and trustworthy information in your community is as critical to life under quarantine and as sought after as ...
by Top of the morning, Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:47 pm
Opinion
Religious services should be considered essential
Moses was one of the most important Jewish prophets who has been credited with writing the Torah, the law of God as revealed by God ...
by Top of the morning, Thursday, April 16, 2020 7:20 pm
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 we miss the grandeur of these experiences ...