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Obits

Nina Louise Anglin Price

Nina was born January 18, 1938, in Vicksburg to James Monroe and Loevia Marie Anglin. She grew up with her sister Sarah, brother Tom, half-sister ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:20 pm

Education

Vicksburg residents make Delta State University President’s, Dean’s lists

Sarah Beck of Vicksburg made the President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester at Delta State University. Each semester, Delta State University undergraduate students who ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:26 pm

Local

Thompson announces USDA grant for Vicksburg organization

The office of U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $5.2 million in 17 new grants supporting ... Read more

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

History

Looking back: The Warner house’s beauty continues to inspire awe

This neoclassical house was built in 1939 at 8 Glenwood Circle for Glover and Mabel Warner.    The house was designed by Jackson architect Jack Canizaro ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 7:26 am

Crime

Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: June 24 – June 30

Donaisha Kiet Celestine was charged on June 24 with Domestic Assault with Hands and Fists. Brandon Hunter King was charged on June 25 with Domestic ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, July 1, 2024 2:53 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages firework safety this Independence Day

The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is encouraging firework safety this Independence Day for both professional shows and personal celebrations. The SFMO performs pyrotechnic inspections ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, July 1, 2024 7:38 am

Sports

Vicksburg runners and walkers win big at Crystal Springs 5K race

For the second week in a row, Vicksburg’s runners and walkers lapped the field at one of Mississippi’s summer road races. Will Bates beat a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, June 30, 2024 8:20 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Reed Buys

South Alabama offensive lineman Reed Buys, a Warren Central alum, was named to the preseason All-Sun Belt Conference team by Athlon Sports. Buys played in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, June 29, 2024 3:55 am

Business

Old Post Files: June 28, 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, June 28, 2024 8:37 pm

Business

New 471 area code coming to Mississippi

JACKSON — Mississippi is getting a new area code. The Mississippi Public Service Commission has approved a new area code, 471, to be assigned to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, June 28, 2024 3:42 pm

Obits

Robert Lee Hall

Robert Lee Hall passed on Sunday, June 23, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. He was 79. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, June 28, 2024 3:38 pm

Obits

David Jerry Weeks

The funeral service for David Jerry Weeks will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 1, at Riverwood Family Funeral Services with burial in Sylvarena ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, June 28, 2024 3:36 pm

Education

Keen recognized as a Stephen D. Lee Scholar at Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University congratulates 113 recent spring graduates recognized as Stephen D. Lee Scholars for achieving a cumulative 4.0 grade point average during their college careers. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, June 28, 2024 3:20 pm

Faces of the Floods

Hyde-Smith responds to USACE Yazoo Backwater plan: ‘Best proposal yet’

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week is getting behind the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District, which opened the public comment section ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, June 28, 2024 9:43 am

Business

Little Caesars Vicksburg to hold grand opening, giveaway Saturday; offering first 50 customers free pizza for 1 year

Little Caesars is preparing to celebrate the grand opening of its new restaurant in Vicksburg. Located at 3409 Halls Ferry Rd., Suite B, the new ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, June 28, 2024 9:10 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Kyleigh Cooper

St. Aloysius softball player Kyleigh Cooper went 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBIs in a 4-0 win over Yazoo County in a summer league ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, June 28, 2024 3:55 am

Crime

Suspects make court appearances on assault, drug, DUI charges

Four suspects facing charges ranging from aggravated assault to felony drug possession made initial appearances Thursday in Vicksburg Municipal Court. Vicksburg man charged with aggravated ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 27, 2024 8:11 pm

Obits

Alberta Doobie Scott Selmon

Funeral services for Alberta Doobie Scott Selmon are to be held Saturday, June 29, at First Baptist Church, 1511 Lane St. at 11 a.m. with ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 27, 2024 3:42 pm

Obits

Adrina Grayson

Funeral services for Adrina Grayson-Moreland, 76, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Mt. Zion M.B. Church, Cary. The burial will follow ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 27, 2024 3:23 pm

Obits

Deedra Elaine Sims

Deedra Elaine Sims, a Vicksburg resident, passed away Monday, June 24, at Merit Health River Region Medical Center following a lengthy illness.  She was 48. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 27, 2024 3:20 pm

Obits

Alean Tolliver Luster

Alean Tolliver Luster passed away Tuesday, June 25, at Merit Health River Region. She was 68. A Memorial service celebrating her life will be held ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 27, 2024 3:19 pm

Obits

Cheryl Ann McCoy Short

Cheryl Ann McCoy Short passed away Monday, June 17, at Merit Health River Region. She was 67. A Memorial service celebrating her life will be ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 27, 2024 3:17 pm

Education

Local students on Mississippi State University’s spring 2024 Graduation List

Nearly 3,500 students are on the spring 2024 Graduation List at Mississippi State University. The following local students are included in this honor: Robert Hinson, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 27, 2024 1:29 pm

Education

Vicksburg area students named to Mississippi State University’s spring President’s List, Dean’s List

Students from the Vicksburg area have been named to both the President’s List and the Dean’s List at Mississippi State University for the spring semester. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 27, 2024 10:42 am

Local

Yazoo Backwater Study requests public feedback on Draft Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has announced the publication of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 27, 2024 8:18 am

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Ginger Kelly shows love through helping animals

This week’s Volunteer of the Week is Ginger Kelly. Kelly is a native Mississippian. She is married to Alan Kelly and has two sons. She ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:21 pm

Business

Old Post Files: June 26, 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, June 26, 2024 2:27 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Kevin Neihaus

Vicksburg resident Kevin Neihaus made a hole-in-one on the par-3 13th hole at Clear Creek Golf Course on June 21. He hit the 140-yard shot ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:55 am

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