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Obits

Walker Stout Biedenharn

With deep sorrow, family and friends mourn the passing of Walker Stout Biedenharn Sunday, September 1. Walker was 33 years old and was enjoying his ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 5, 2024 9:57 am

History

Looking back: All Saints’ Episcopal School was important get for Vicksburg

In 1907, the Episcopal Diocese, under the leadership of Theodore Bratton, began developing plans to establish a girl’s school in Mississippi. Cities that were in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 6:41 pm

Local

Vicksburg resident publishes book

Vicksburg resident and author Richard “Gene” Dukes has recently published “The Forgotten Son” with Newman Springs Publishing. Dukes, a Vicksburg transplant by way of Myrtle ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3:50 pm

Obits

Patsy Puckett Boyd

Mrs. Patsy Puckett Boyd, 83, a lifelong resident of Utica prior to a debilitating stroke, passed away peacefully Monday, September 2, at Vicksburg Convalescent Home, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 2:34 pm

Obits

Thomas Bell Rosser III

Thomas Bell Rosser III, age 88, went to his heavenly home Saturday, August 31, while surrounded by his loving wife and friends at his home ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 12:26 pm

News

VPD warns not to approach wild animals after morning bear sighting at old courthouse

Vicksburg Chief of Police Penny Jones is warning locals to stay clear of wild animals people might encounter in populated areas after a black bear ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:43 am

Local

Car crashes claim 15 lives over Labor Day weekend

Car crashes claimed a total of 15 lives across Mississippi over the Labor Day weekend and residents of Vicksburg and Tallulah died in a crash ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:11 am

Sports

Warren Central volleyball beats St. Al for ninth win in 10 matches

Warren Central’s volleyball team took a break from its region schedule, but not from winning. The Lady Vikes served 28 aces and totaled 25 kills ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 8:44 am

Lifestyles

Supper on the ‘Sip sells out; United Way warns of scammers, gives info for waitlist

United Way of West Central Mississippi Executive Director Michele Connelly said this year’s Supper on the ‘Sip event sold out in what may be record ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 8:00 am

History

Old Post Files: September 04, 1924-2014

Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Hunter Simms

Porter’s Chapel Academy linebacker Hunter Simms had eight tackles and one tackle for loss in a 22-8 victory over Prentiss Christian on Aug. 30. Porter’s ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3:55 am

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Blackburn believes volunteerism shows character

The Volunteer of the Week is Brother Blackburn. Blackburn was born and raised in Vicksburg. He graduated from Cooper High School and earned a BS ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 10:09 pm

Sports

Softball Roundup: St. Aloysius, Tallulah Academy earn run-rule victories

Mallory Spencer had a hot bat and arm that helped St. Aloysius’ softball team break out of its frigid cold slump. Spencer struck out five ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:55 pm

Sports

Game Plan: Sept. 3-8, 2024

The Vicksburg Post welcomes your items for the Game Plan. Submit items by email to sports@vicksburgpost.com. Please include the name and phone number of a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 4:27 pm

Obits

Jennifer Marie Mayfield

A visitation for Jennifer Marie Mayfield, 62, will be held Friday, September 6, from 1 to 6 p.m. at C.J. Williams Mortuary Chapel, 1625 Monroe ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 3:19 pm

Sports

College football and NFL TV schedule: Sept. 4-9, 2024

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON TV Friday, Sept. 6 6 p.m. ESPN2 – BYU at SMU 6 p.m. Big Ten – Western Illinois at Indiana 8 p.m. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 3:55 am

Obits

Daisy Mae Burks

Funeral services for Daisy Mae Burks will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 7, at Springridge M.B. Church. Interment will follow in Henry Cemetery ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 2, 2024 7:58 pm

Local

MHP identifies victims of fatal bus crash on I-20

The Mississippi Highway Patrol has released the names of the seven people killed in the bus crash on Interstate 20 near Vicksburg early Saturday morning. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 2, 2024 1:02 pm

Sports

How They Did: Vicksburg’s college football players – Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2024

A weekly recap of performances by college football players from Vicksburg-area high schools: • Nicholls State defensive back Laurence Sullivan Jr. (Vicksburg High) had three ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 1, 2024 8:21 pm

Local

Two people killed in car wreck in Madison Parish

A car wreck claimed the lives of two young people early Sunday morning in Madison Parish. The Louisiana State Police said 20-year-old Kayden Acuff, of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 1, 2024 6:16 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Tyler Henderson

Mississippi Gulf Coast wide receiver Tyler Henderson, a Vicksburg High alum, caught five passes for 66 yards and a touchdown in a 34-28 win over ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 1, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Kentucky tops Southern Miss in weather-shortened opener

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Southern Miss and Kentucky decided two long weather delays were more than enough. The teams’ season-opener was terminated with 9:56 left in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 1, 2024 1:05 am

Sports

Mississippi State debuts Lebby’s ‘Showtime’ era by clobbering Eastern Kentucky

STARKVILLE — New head coach Jeff Lebby has branded his era at Mississippi State as “Showtime.” It certainly looked that way at the premiere. Blake ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 31, 2024 11:17 pm

Sports

Ole Miss sets a modern program record with 76-0 beatdown of Furman

OXFORD — Ole Miss scored early. It scored often. It scored late. It just. Kept. Scoring. The sixth-ranked Rebels began one of the most anticipated ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 31, 2024 11:13 pm

Sports

Mississippi high school football scoreboard: Aug. 30, 2024

Thursday’s games Byers 14, Byhalia 8 East Webster 35, Eupora 6 Heidelberg 56, Perry Central 12 Houston (Tenn.) 38, DeSoto Central 21 Magee 26, West ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:17 pm

History

Old Post Files: August 31, 1924-2014

Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 31, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Defense shows up for PCA as Eagles notch first win of the season

Porter’s Chapel Academy kept grinding out yards on the ground, and finally found a hard-nosed defense to go with it. After giving up 74 and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 31, 2024 1:21 am

Sports

St. Al takes rivalry loss to Cathedral

St. Aloysius fought the good fight in Mississippi’s Holy War, but could not prevail. Tristan Fondren threw for more than 200 yards and three touchdowns, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 31, 2024 1:14 am

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