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Obits

Dorothy L. Dotson

Dorothy L. Dotson, 84, died Wednesday, July 17, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 27, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 2:19 pm

Obits

Sarah Grissom

Sarah Grissom, a lifelong Vicksburg resident, passed away Monday, July 22, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete with Dillon-Chisley Funeral Home in charge. Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 2:14 pm

Obits

Dorothy Mae Owens Pickett

Born in Bentonia, Miss. in 1935, Dorothy Mae Owens Pickett was a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. An educator by profession, Dorothy began ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 2:12 pm

Obits

Travis Davis

Memorial services for Travis Davis are to be held Saturday, July 27, in the Bovina Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Brother Ron Burch officiating. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 2:07 pm

Local

Citywide meeting to be held Thursday to discuss forms of municipal government

A free citywide meeting will take place Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Warren County Courthouse to allow the public to hear information and engage ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 7:05 am

Crime

Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: July 15 to July 21

Tristen Martin was charged on July 15 with Capias Warrant Served. Eriel Bunch was charged on July 15 with D.U.I (With Test) (1st Offense). Donshae ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, July 22, 2024 10:20 pm

Education

Student performance takes flight with United Way’s SOAR

Each morning, Bre, a camp mentor at SOAR United/Camp Discovery is greeted by the excited faces of the students she works with. Bre’s students are ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, July 22, 2024 8:12 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg 200 Committee announces kickoff event for July 29

Together with the City of Vicksburg and the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Vicksburg 200 Committee is previewing a year of celebratory bicentennial events ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, July 22, 2024 5:22 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Nick Wallace to bring ‘Southern smoke’ to Catfish Row Museum

By Jim Beaugez Growing up in central Mississippi, chef Nick Wallace admired the work his uncles put into raising crops as much as the lengths ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, July 22, 2024 4:17 pm

Local

Vacant house complete loss in Sunday morning fire

A vacant home on Division Street caught fire for the second time this year early Sunday morning, Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps said. Stamps said ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, July 22, 2024 5:47 am

Local

Biden announces he will not seek reelection

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 race for the White House. In an announcement published to social media, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, July 21, 2024 1:08 pm

Local

Flying the flag

The Army and Navy Club of Vicksburg on Thursday morning raised a new American flag over the Old Mississippi River Bridge. The flags are changed ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, July 21, 2024 11:35 am

History

Old Post Files: July 20, 1924 to 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, July 20, 2024 9:16 pm

Obits

Faye Watkins McNemar Gambrell

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Faye Watkins McNemar Gambrell on Tuesday, July 16. And we rejoice in the assurance ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 20, 2024 8:27 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Michael Fields

St. Aloysius track and field coach Michael Fields was inducted into the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame on June 21. Fields also coaches ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 20, 2024 3:55 am

History

Old Post Files: July 19, 1924 to 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, July 19, 2024 9:33 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg nominated by Newsweek as one of America’s best historical small towns

Vicksburg is in the running for some national recognition — and its residents can help get it. The River City is one of 15 nominees ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, July 19, 2024 4:44 pm

Sports

Alabama to rename football field for Nick Saban

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Nick Saban already had a statue outside Bryant-Denny Stadium. Now he’s got his name on the place. The University of Alabama announced ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, July 19, 2024 2:52 pm

Business

Warren County public records: July 8 to July 15

Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of July 8 to July 15, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *Joseph Christopher Ables to Joseph ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, July 19, 2024 9:43 am

Education

Online registration required before first day of school for all Vicksburg Warren School District students

The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) is reaching out to parents and guardians to remind them their children’s online registration is due before the school ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, July 19, 2024 9:21 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Harold Liggans

Former Port Gibson High School basketball and track coach Harold Liggans was inducted to the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame on June 21. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, July 19, 2024 3:55 am

Obits

John Russell Keen

John Russell Keen passed away peacefully at his home Monday, July 15, at the age of 41. John was born on August 27, 1982, the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:56 pm

Obits

Charles J. Faulk III

Charles J. Faulk III, 81, of Lake Village, Ark., died Monday, July 15, at his home. He was born August 9, 1942, in Vicksburg to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:52 pm

Obits

Janie B. Jackson Thomas

Funeral services for Janie B. Jackson Thomas are to be held Saturday, July 20, in the Greater Grover M.B. Church at noon. with the Rev. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:46 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

‘Eat the Rainbow’ presentation aimed at getting kids excited about fruits, vegetables

By Jim Beaugez Good nutrition isn’t simply about eating greens every day — it’s about making a variety of fruits and vegetables a core part ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 2:39 pm

Lifestyles

Volunteer of the Week: Dr. Christopher Barnett believes in the spirit of service

The Volunteer of the Week is Dr. Christopher Barnett. He is a 1996 graduate of Vicksburg High School. He earned an associate degree in micro ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:00 pm

News

Location change announced for Yazoo Backwater Study public meetings

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District has announced a series of public meetings to gather feedback on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 9:21 am

History

Old Post Files: July 17, 1924 to 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, July 17, 2024 4:25 pm

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