Education
First day of school: Prepare children for new rules at school
Parents can help children understand how to stay healthy at school amid the COVID-19 pandemic as they prepare for the start of the academic year. ...
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Police ask for help in locating missing mother, daughter
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Reeves issues facemask mandate for adults, students
Gov. Tate Reeves Tuesday issued statewide orders requiring people to wear facemasks in public and adults and students ...
Rosa A. Temple improvements expected to be complete by Friday
Improvements to Rosa A. Temple Drive by the Vicksburg Junior High School, Warren Central High School and the ...
DNA puts an end to months of searching for Lindsey family
Nearly two months after he was reported missing, the family of Harold Lindsey can now have closure. Warren ...
Police ask for help in locating missing mother, daughter
The Vicksburg Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a mother and daughter last seen ...
Local
City board approves emergency for Halls Ferry waterline repairs
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday approved an emergency declaration to pay Florence-based Hemphill Construction for repairs to a damaged waterline and road ...
by John Surratt.
Sports
Loss doesn’t dampen St. Al’s spirits in softball season opener
By Patrick Murphy The Natchez Democrat NATCHEZ — The St. Aloysius Lady Flashes lost 12-0 to Cathedral Monday in Natchez. The result wasn’t as important, ...
by Ernest Bowker, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 2:49 pm
BREAKING NEWS
State health officer issues immediate statewide COVID-19 order
JACKSON — State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs issued a statewide order Tuesday afternoon for the isolation of individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 effective immediately. The order ...
by Tim Reeves, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:38 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Video: Vicksburg Fire Department responds to house fire on Sky Farm
Multiple units from the Vicksburg Fire Department responded Tuesday morning to a house fire on Sky Farm Road. No one was home at the time ...
by Courtland Wells, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:59 am
News
Reeves to unveil executive order Tuesday that could impact some school districts
In a post on social media late Monday, Gov. Tate Reeves said he is considering an executive order that could affect the reopening of some ...
by Tim Reeves, Monday, August 3, 2020 9:20 pm
COVID-19
Jackson has concerns as schools are set to reopen Friday
Comprised of four questions, Warren County District 3 Supervisor Shawn Jackson has posted a survey on her Facebook page in an effort to assess the ...
by Terri Cowart Frazier, Monday, August 3, 2020 7:50 pm
Opinion
The time for arguing is behind us; let’s get to work and support our children
It’s a shame the discussion on when and how to reopen schools became a political debate, rather than one focused on the children. It is ...
by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Monday, August 3, 2020 7:43 pm
Business
Local manufacturers exempted from city emergency declaration
The city’s COVID-19 emergency declaration has been amended to exempt manufacturing businesses from requiring employees to wear masks on the job. The Board of Mayor ...
by John Surratt, Monday, August 3, 2020 3:39 pm
Columnists
This time, it’s Dewey’s Lemon Bar Cookies
Cookies are my favorite food. But never Oreos or Vanilla Wafers. They really have to be distinctly different and tongue-catching. So it’s with great pleasure ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 3, 2020 2:03 pm
Heroes
Young men honored by city for good deed in returning wallet
If the Greek philosopher Diogenes was still looking for an honest man he would have stopped at Duane Williams and Tywon Lloyd. The two young ...
by John Surratt, Monday, August 3, 2020 12:34 pm
Crime
Video: Two people arrested, charged in connection to Jeff Davis Road murder
Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace announced Monday the arrest of two individuals — a husband and wife — in connection to the July 9 murder ...
by Tim Reeves, Monday, August 3, 2020 11:56 am
Local
Census 2020: All state households asked to submit census data
The laid-back way of life in Mississippi has a downside when it leads to very low U.S. Census participation: Inaccurate population counts can cause the ...
by Tim Reeves, Monday, August 3, 2020 11:28 am
Columnists
Fresh food from America’s farmers into the hands of America’s families
These past few months have been difficult for many Americans, both economically and emotionally. The coronavirus has impacted the way we lead our daily lives, ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 3, 2020 10:12 am
Sports
Finally! The Rock purchases remnants of the XFL
LOS ANGELES — Finally, The Rock has come back to the world of professional football. Dwayne Johnson, the World Wrestling Entertainment legend turned Hollywood megastar, ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 3, 2020 10:07 am
Sports
Harpole wins third straight VCC Championship
Jeff Harpole lost his grip on one of Warren County’s golf majors. He showed this weekend, however, that he’s not about to relinquish his status ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 3, 2020 8:44 am
Business
Mississippi farmers can start applying for hemp license
JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi farmers or those interested in becoming farmers can start applying for hemp grower licenses. The license application period began Saturday and ...
by The Associated Press, Sunday, August 2, 2020 7:35 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
East Avenue to be closed to through traffic beginning Monday
A main cut-through for those looking to get from Mission 66 to Cherry Street will be blocked beginning Monday. The city of Vicksburg announced Sunday ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, August 2, 2020 5:48 pm
Local
Car driven by drunk driver leaves roadway, collides with home
Ray Wiley and his girlfriend were awoken early Sunday when a vehicle left a nearby roadway and struck the mobile home they were in. “It ...
by Tim Reeves, Sunday, August 2, 2020 3:30 pm
Crime
One in custody following shooting at hotel that left two injured
Two men were shot late Friday night when a gathering at Best Western Hotel in Vicksburg turned violent. According to officials with the Vicksburg Police ...
by Tim Reeves, Sunday, August 2, 2020 3:20 pm
Sports
Sports column: Football schedules keep shifting like quicksand
One of my annual chores in the sports department is typing up football schedules. It’s tedious work, but it’s necessary and enjoyable. They come in ...
by Ernest Bowker, Sunday, August 2, 2020 9:00 am
Columnists
Wicker: CORPS Act would provide work opportunities and meet local needs
The coronavirus pandemic began as a threat to public health, but its ripple effects have touched every area of life and created vast new needs. ...
by Tim Reeves, Saturday, August 1, 2020 5:48 pm
News
Flag commission aims for simple flag design
JACKSON (AP) — Nine commissioners designing a new Mississippi flag have the complicated task of choosing a simple design. Mississippi recently retired the last state ...
by The Associated Press, Saturday, August 1, 2020 5:42 pm
State/Region News
Mississippi National Guard’s largest unit welcomes first female commander
HATTIESBURG — The Mississippi National Guard’s largest unit, the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, welcomed its first female battalion commander during a change of command ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 1, 2020 5:23 pm
Sports
Brees says he’ll stand for anthem, but respects those who kneel
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he’ll remain standing for “The Star Spangled Banner,” but professed respect and support for those who ...
by The Associated Press, Saturday, August 1, 2020 2:43 pm
Sports
ULL assistant coach, former Mississippi State player Looney dies on practice field
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette assistant football coach and former Mississippi State player D.J. Looney died from a heart attack following a team workout Saturday ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 1, 2020 2:36 pm
Sports
Game Plan
VSO fall registration Registration for the Vicksburg Soccer Organization’s fall season is now open and will continue until Aug. 15. There are six leagues for ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 1, 2020 7:05 am
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