Lifestyles
Traveling west with Mack Varner is a diversion from the ordinary
Whenever Mack Varner plans a weekend camping getaway, he does it right. He assembles a small crew of friends. He gathers supplies, plots out ...
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Easter Sunday Sunrise Service will go on, at Halls Ferry Park
Even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, shelter-in-place orders, and fear about the future, some traditions are ...
Golding Barge staying busy, but is vigilant against spread of Covid-19
The effects of Covid-19 have caused a drop in business volume, but Golding Barge Lines is keeping busy ...
Hobby Lobby announces it is closing stores nationwide effective Friday night
Friday, Hobby Lobby, which has a location in Vicksburg, announced that it would close beginning Friday evening. The ...
Flaggs makes official his request to Trump to help faith-based organizations, churches
In March, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said he would call on President Trump and legislative leaders on both ...
Arts & Entertainment
Barkley’s love affair with art is as dynamic and interesting as ever
Walking through Lenore Barkley’s home is a celebration of her artwork, her colorful artwork. She jokes about not liking blank walls, blank spaces and ...
by Tim Reeves.
News
Two Mississippi doctors fired after speaking out about coronavirus safety
This article was written by Kayleigh Skinner with Mississippi Today. It was originally published on April 5, 2020. An Oxford doctor is one of at ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, April 6, 2020 9:35 am
Sports
MSU women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer leaving for Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — One move shook up the women’s college basketball landscape on a sleepy Sunday afternoon. Texas moved quickly to hire a new ...
by The Associated Press, Sunday, April 5, 2020 6:28 pm
Sports
Rory Johnson’s final season in Germany on hold because of pandemic
This was supposed to be the week that Rory Johnson kicked off his farewell tour. For 10 years, the former Vicksburg High and Ole Miss ...
by Ernest Bowker, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:00 am
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Hinds Community College baseball player Josh Cofield ranked second in the MACJC this season with a .515 batting average.
by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 4, 2020 6:55 am
Lifestyles
Loosa Yokena plantation has a deep, rich history and a legacy of loving owners
A patriot, a determined woman and a Native American burial ground are all pieces of Loosa Yokena Plantation’s history. Acquired by James Hyland as ...
by Terri Cowart Frazier, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:15 pm
Sports
Mississippi State coach Leach apologizes for tweet
STARKVILLE (AP) — Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has apologized on social media for posting a tweet that drew criticism from Bulldogs players and ...
by The Associated Press, Friday, April 3, 2020 5:07 pm
Sports
SEC extends restrictions on athletic activities
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference announced Friday that all in-person athletics activities, including team and individual practices, meetings and other organized gatherings, whether voluntary ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 3, 2020 5:02 pm
COVID-19
Mississippi College reports confirmed case of COVID-19
Mississippi College officials say there is one coronavirus case linked to the college community. Friday, college leaders reported that an adjunct faculty member was tested, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 3, 2020 5:00 pm
Business
Unemployment claims overwhelming state office
As businesses either close or reduce their workforce out of concern for the Covid-19 virus, more people are filing for unemployment benefits to help them ...
by John Surratt, Friday, April 3, 2020 3:31 pm
Opinion
We have a chance to write a story for the history books
When we look back on the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be plenty of things we will say society did right, things we did as a ...
by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, April 3, 2020 12:06 pm
COVID-19
Canceled conference affects students selected for honor choirs
From the audition process to hours of practice, students from across the county had been preparing to perform during the Mississippi American Choral Directors Association ...
by Terri Cowart Frazier, Friday, April 3, 2020 12:01 pm
Columnists
In one way or another, the story of COVID-19 has touched all of our lives
Over the past three weeks, those of us at The Post have worked to thoroughly cover the local impact of the COVID-19 virus; everything from ...
by Tim Reeves, Friday, April 3, 2020 9:37 am
COVID-19
MHSAA director hopeful sports will resume
Public schools in Mississippi have not been closed for the year because of the COVID-19 pandemic — at least not yet — and until they ...
by Ernest Bowker, Friday, April 3, 2020 8:00 am
Sports
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Larry Myricks, a Clinton native and former Mississippi College track star, was elected to the Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame on Thursday. Myricks was ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 3, 2020 7:55 am
Faith
St. Paul pastor flies over city; asks God’s blessing on city
MOUND, La. — Thursday afternoon, the city of Vicksburg received a blessing from above. About 2:30 pm. Thursday, the Rev. Rusty Vincent, pastor of St. ...
by John Surratt, Thursday, April 2, 2020 5:43 pm
COVID-19
Volunteers and donations help both first responders and restaurants
Physically and financially, the COVID-19 outbreak is taking its toll. But with a little ingenuity, Erin Hern proposed an idea she and others hope could ...
by Terri Cowart Frazier, Thursday, April 2, 2020 5:36 pm
Sports
Lockhart hired as East Central CC basketball coach
DECATUR — Former Ole Miss basketball standout and assistant coach Rahim Lockhart has been hired as the men’s head basketball coach at East Central Community ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 2, 2020 5:33 pm
Business
City, county adopt stronger restrictions, city issues shelter-in-place order beginning Friday evening
In the span of three hours Thursday, both the Warren County Board of Supervisors and the city of Vicksburg took steps to place further restrictions ...
by Tim Reeves, Thursday, April 2, 2020 5:06 pm
Faith
Local pastors using alternate means to observe Holy Week
For Christians around the world, services this Sunday, Palm Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final days leading to the celebration of Easter. ...
by John Surratt, Thursday, April 2, 2020 3:28 pm
COVID-19
NFL star, Vicksburg native Malcolm Butler donates $10,000 to United Way program
Vicksburg’s biggest sports star is chipping in to help feed the city’s elderly during the COVID-19 crisis. Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler, a Vicksburg native ...
by Ernest Bowker, Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:43 pm
Sports
Vicksburg’s Butler elected to GSC Hall of Fame
All throughout his remarkable football career, Malcolm Butler has gained something at each of his many stops. A strong foundation at Vicksburg High School. A ...
by Ernest Bowker, Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:40 pm
COVID-19
County announces closures in response to Shelter in Place order
The Warren County Board of Supervisors Thursday announced all county buildings including the courthouse and justice court will be locked beginning Friday at 5 p.m. ...
by Tim Reeves, Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:09 pm
Columnists
With everything going on, it sure is nice to feel normal
It’s all we can talk about. COVID-19 has taken over our lives. I wake up these days feeling like I am living in some kind ...
by Terri Cowart Frazier, Thursday, April 2, 2020 11:58 am
BREAKING NEWS
Barges break loose after tow hits bridge
The old U.S. 80 bridge was been reopened Thursday morning to rail traffic after the bridge was struck by a southbound tow earlier in the ...
by John Surratt, Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:29 am
Sports
Sports column: VWSD Hall of Fame accepting nominations
Since it was started in 2016, the Vicksburg Warren School District Athletic Hall of Fame has honored some of the greatest high school coaches and ...
by Ernest Bowker, Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:00 am
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