Vicksburg walkers to be on Couric show

Published 12:02 pm Tuesday, September 21, 2010

By Staff Reports

Members of Shape Up Vicksburg who walked in a Saturday event will be featured on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric tonight.

CBS news correspondent Kelly Cobiella interviewed Linda Fondren, the creator of Shape Up Vicksburg, a monthly walking club, about her challenge to the city to lose weight and get healthy.

About 150 members participated in the walk that started at Grove Street School and wrapped around downtown Vicksburg while showcasing the city’s Old Court House Museum and many bed and breakfast inns.

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