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‘Mayor of Washington Street’: Community mourns the loss of Park Rogers
Park Rogers didn’t meet a stranger. His mother, Dell, said when he moved into the Shady Lawn nursing home, he got to know almost everyone ...
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Watch: Cruise lines continue development even during COVID-19 shutdown
Even though the Mississippi River cruise industry has been shuttered since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that ...
Suspect charged with shooting his grandmother ordered held without bond
A Warren County man will remain in the Warren County Jail without bond charged with possession of a ...
City accepts donation of property for new animal shelter
The city of Vicksburg moved ahead with the long-debated project for a new animal shelter Friday with the ...
Millions in federal funds announced for repairs at Vicksburg National Military Park
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith announced Thursday the awarding of more than $22.7 million in emergency ...
Local
State Treasurer returns thousands in unclaimed property to Alcorn State
JACKSON — State Treasurer David McRae Friday returned more than $19,000 in unclaimed property to Alcorn State University. “Alcorn State University has provided a remarkable ...
by Staff Reports.
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Warren Central running back Tre Hall ran for 119 yards and a touchdown on only five carries in a 23-10 win over Germantown on Friday.
by Ernest Bowker, Saturday, September 26, 2020 8:00 am
Sports
Defense powers Warren Central past Germantown
Some people spend their entire lives trying to figure out who they are and how to succeed with it. It’s taken Warren Central four games. ...
by Ernest Bowker, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:29 am
Sports
Centreville Academy cruises past Porter’s Chapel
No loss is particularly pleasant, but this seemed to be one that Porter’s Chapel Academy coach Blake Purvis could live with. The Eagles forced some ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:28 am
Sports
Copiah takes care of St. Al; Briarfield knocks off Tallulah
Ellis Fair left St. Aloysius feeling a little foul. The Copiah Academy quarterback ran for more than 150 yards and two touchdowns as the Colonels ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:26 am
Sports
Mississippi high school football scores: Sept. 25
Friday’s Mississippi scores Adams Christian 28, Silliman, La. 8 Ashland 30, Falkner 0 Ben’s Ford, La. 66, Christian Collegiate 12 Biggersville 52, Myrtle 0 Bogue ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:13 am
Local
New county road manager ready for challenge of running department
According to the Code of Mississippi, the county road manager is appointed by the board of supervisors, administers the county road department and supervises “the ...
by John Surratt, Friday, September 25, 2020 6:06 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Vicksburg Fire Department responds to trailer engulfed in flames
The Vicksburg Fire Department responded to the scene of a structure fire on Warrenton Road Friday afternoon. Just before 4:30 p.m., units were dispatched to ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 25, 2020 4:52 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Shooting suspect identified, victim transported to Jackson
One suspect, Samuel Hunter Anderson, is in custody after reportedly shooting his grandmother early Friday. Just before 8:30 a.m., 911 dispatched law enforcement and emergency ...
by Tim Reeves, Friday, September 25, 2020 10:00 am
Sports
Warren Central begins run through Region 2-6A gauntlet
For the first time since 2016, Warren Central is entering the Region 2-6A schedule undefeated. It’s a nice achievement, but it’s also meaningless. The next ...
by Ernest Bowker, Friday, September 25, 2020 10:00 am
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St. Aloysius cross country runner Nancy Clement won the individual girls’ title at the Benton Academy Invitational on Sept. 15. The freshman finished the 5K ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 25, 2020 7:50 am
Sports
Williams’ game-winning FG caps Gators’ comeback victory
In a span of six days, the Vicksburg Gators were a part of two fantastic finishes. This time, they got to celebrate at the end. ...
by Ernest Bowker, Thursday, September 24, 2020 11:08 pm
Columnists
Park’s monuments help tell story of our nation’s history
Last week, after our old 27-inch monster TV gave up the ghost and we switched to the 31-inch flat-screen we inherited from my mother-in-law, I ...
by John Surratt, Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:38 pm
Crime
Crime reports: Vicksburg man charged with exploitation of a child
The Vicksburg Police Department arrested a Vicksburg man for the exploitation of a child. Maurice Townsend, 53, was taken into custody at his home Thursday ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 24, 2020 5:28 pm
Sports
Ole Miss baseball suspends fall practice over COVID-19 outbreak
OXFORD — Four days into its fall practice season, the Ole Miss baseball program had to hit the pause button due to COVID-19. On Thursday, ...
by Oxford Eagle Staff, Thursday, September 24, 2020 5:11 pm
Sports
St. Al goes on the road to face district rival Copiah Academy
When he started looking at film and the roster of this week’s opponent, St. Aloysius coach Stacy Sizemore felt his heart sink a little. “They’ve ...
by Ernest Bowker, Thursday, September 24, 2020 4:28 pm
Local
Engineers: Parking garages in good shape, but need work
Vicksburg’s two parking garages on Mulberry Street are in good shape but need maintenance and repair work, according to a report prepared by Stantec’s structural ...
by John Surratt, Thursday, September 24, 2020 3:06 pm
Local
Two people transported to UMMC following head-on collision
Two people were transported to University of Mississippi Medical Center Tuesday after a head-on collision on Culkin Road. At around 4 p.m. Tuesday, a Ford ...
by Tim Reeves, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 4:47 pm
Sports
Gators get running game in gear as South Pike comes to town
For two difficult weeks, the Vicksburg Gators were trying to grab on to any piece of success they could find. Once they found it, they’re ...
by Ernest Bowker, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:56 pm
Local
Vicksburg Warren School District expands meal program to all children
The program by the Vicksburg Warren School District to provide meals to those students attending school online has now been extended to include all children ...
by Tim Reeves, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:20 am
Sports
Eagles regroup ahead of trip to Centreville Academy
Porter’s Chapel Academy was riding high, with good vibes and its first three-game winning streak in seven years under its belt. The offense was clicking, ...
by Ernest Bowker, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:55 am
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Vicksburg High wingback Laurence Sullivan ran for 118 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries in a 34-32 loss to Natchez on Friday.
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:45 am
Letters - Featured
Letter to the editor: Thanks to those who helped make Ritz on the River successful
Dear editor, We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the many organizations and individuals that supported the 7th annual Ritz on the River ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:58 pm
Business
Bradford named branch manager of Mutual Credit’s Cherry Street location
Mutual Credit Union has announced the selection of Roderick Bradford as branch manager of its Cherry Street location located in Vicksburg effective Aug. 31. Roderick ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:46 pm
Local
Drivers injured as accident sends one vehicle sliding down hill
Emergency units remain on the scene of a serious two-vehicle accident on Culkin Road near Mount Alban Road. One of the vehicles, a dark-colored Corvette, ...
by Tim Reeves, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 4:54 pm
Sports
Hinds CC Esports ready to score big in second season
RAYMOND – The second season of e-sports at Hinds Community College starts 2020-21 riding a wave of momentum after producing a national champion last year ...
by Tim Reeves, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 4:38 pm
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