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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

Sports

MACCC Football Roundup: Henderson, Hall help Gulf Coast beat East Mississippi in top-10 showdown

The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference football season kicked off with a top-10 showdown that lived up to the hype. Landon Varnes threw four ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, August 30, 2024 2:44 pm

Sports

Herrle powers Warren Central to volleyball victory vs. Vicksburg

Melissa Herrle was more like Hercules on Thursday. The senior had 11 kills on 17 attacks, served six aces, and had nine defensive digs to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, August 30, 2024 1:36 pm

Obits

Jovita Rebecca Hopkins Boggan

Jovita Rebecca Hopkins Boggan left for her last great venture Monday, August 26, from Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, Miss. She was born in Memphis ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, August 30, 2024 10:19 am

Louisiana

City of Tallulah: Water pressure stable; boil water advisory remains in effect

A water pressure issue that caused problems citywide and closed schools in Tallulah Thursday has been repaired, city officials announced Friday morning. Officials said the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, August 30, 2024 7:42 am

History

Old Post Files: August 30, 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, Friday, August 30, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Avery Greer

Warren Central swimmer Avery Greer won three events — the 200 and 500 yard freestyle, and 400 yard freestyle relay — at the season-opening Fun ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, August 30, 2024 3:55 am

Lifestyles

Southern Cultural Heritage Center announces September Line Dance Party

The Southern Cultural Heritage Center (SCHC) will present a Line Dance Party in the SCHC Auditorium, at the corner of Crawford and Cherry Streets. Participants ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 29, 2024 7:29 pm

News

Power restored at Vicksburg High School; classes to resume Friday

The Vicksburg Warren School District announced Thursday evening that power has been restored at Vicksburg High School and the campus will resume normal business hours ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 29, 2024 6:17 pm

Sports

George County School District athletics director arrested on child pornography charges

The athletics director of the George County School District was arrested Thursday on child pornography charges. The George County Sheriff’s Office said Christopher David West, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 29, 2024 3:38 pm

Obits

Carl Russell

A memorial service for Carl Russell, 69, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 31, at Christian Light M.B. Church, Anguilla. Services are under the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 29, 2024 1:23 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg District kicks off revetment season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) officially began the annual revetment season on the Mississippi River Tuesday, where ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:12 pm

News

Volunteers needed for Downtown Vicksburg Clean Up Day on Sept. 9

Volunteers are needed for a clean up event in downtown Vicksburg ahead of an upcoming regional conference. Downtown Vicksburg will be welcoming Main Street Program ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 29, 2024 10:47 am

Lifestyles

Strand Theatre to present magic show, movie

The Strand Theatre in downtown Vicksburg will present A Night of Magic Saturday, Aug. 31. The evening will begin with a live performance by Joe ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 29, 2024 7:30 am

News

Past Red Carpet Bowl scores: 1962-2023

Red Carpet Bowl Scores 1962 – Cooper High 13, Columbus Lee 6 1963 – Noxubee County 20, South Pike 0 1964 – Rolling Fork 6, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 29, 2024 3:50 am

Sports

Game Plan: Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 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, Thursday, August 29, 2024 3:45 am

News

Southern Cultural announces September ‘Never Too Late to Create’ class with Karen Biedenharn

The Southern Cultural Heritage Center will present “Never Too Late to Create” with Karen Biedenharn on Tuesday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. The beginner’s watercolor ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 3:31 pm

Obits

Brenda Bailey Cupstid

Brenda Bailey Cupstid, 80, of Denton, Texas, surrounded by her family, went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 7. Brenda ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:23 am

Sports

Volleyball Roundup: Lady Vikes keep rolling; Vicksburg and St. Al take losses

Warren Central’s volleyball team carried its positive momentum into a new week. Melissa Herrle had nine kills, 13 assists, and served eight aces to lead ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:45 am

History

Old Post Files: August 28, 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, August 28, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: DeCorey Knight Jr.

Vicksburg High running back DeCorey Knight rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns — of 70 and 32 yards — on only seven carries in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 3:55 am

Crime

Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: Aug. 18-25

Shiangela Shonta Williams was charged on August 19 with contempt of court.  Davion Deshawn Turpin was charged on August 19 for shooting into an occupied ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 3:29 pm

Obits

Rosie Mae Barnes Washington

Mrs. Rosie Mae Barnes Washington, a Vicksburg resident, passed away at her home Wednesday, August 21. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 3:01 pm

Obits

Delores Q. Tillman

Mrs. Delores “LoLo” Q. Tillman, a longtime resident of Edwards, Miss., passed away Sunday, August 25, at Merit Health River Region. In celebrating Mrs. Tillman’s ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 2:58 pm

News

Hosemann launches State Fiscal Policy Study Group co-chaired by Hopson

JACKSON — Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on Tuesday named a third select study group in the Senate on state fiscal policy. The study group will ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:45 pm

Local

LDH: ‘Do not use’ advisory lifted for Walnut Bayou customers in Madison Parish; residents should ‘flush home systems’

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has lifted the “do not use” water advisory for an area served by the Walnut Bayou Water System in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 11:36 am

Sports

Softball Roundup: Porter’s Chapel breaks out of slump; St. Al takes district loss

Porter’s Chapel Academy broke out of its softball slump in a big way. Kinsley Luke and Sophie Masterson combined on a three-inning no-hitter, and Audrey ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 9:10 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Flaggs announces details of plan to raise fees for trash collection

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. on Monday announced the details of proposed hikes for city trash collection, which he said he intends to recommend to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, August 26, 2024 12:17 pm

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