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Sports

Payton’s return to New Orleans, match-up with Chiefs highlight Saints’ 2024 schedule

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints will play three primetime games next season, including one at home against their former coach and another against ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:37 am

Obits

Perry Lawrence Dillard

Perry Lawrence Dillard, a Vicksburg native, passed away Sunday, May 12, in his home in Gulfport, following a brief illness. He was 74. He was ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:20 am

Obits

Melvin Elizabeth Turner

A Celebration of Life will be held for Melvin Elizabeth Turner Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. at C. J. Williams Mortuary Center, 1625 Monroe St. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:16 am

Obits

Lonnie Mae Kelly

Lonnie Mae Kelly, a resident of Rolling Fork, passed away Tuesday, May 7, in Belzoni at the Humphreys County Nursing Home following a brief illness. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:14 am

Obits

R. B. Williams Sr.

R. B. Williams Sr., a Vicksburg resident, passed away Friday, May 5, in the Vicksburg Convalescent Home following a brief illness. He was 86. He ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:11 am

Obits

Joseph L. Moore Jr.

Joseph L. Moore Jr., a Vicksburg resident, passed away Tuesday, May 15, in the Merit Health River Region Medical Center following a sudden illness.  He ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:07 am

Obits

Michael James Knoblauch Smith

Michael James Knoblauch Smith, a Vicksburg resident, passed away April 29 following a brief illness. He was 68. He was born October 27, 1955, to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:57 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Bubba Nettles

Former St. Aloysius football coach Bubba Nettles has been hired as an assistant at Germantown High School. Nettles will be the Mavericks’ defensive line coach, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:49 am

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Liz Johnson believes in putting passion into community

The Volunteer of the week is Liz Johnson, who is from Yazoo City. When Johnson was a little girl, her dad’s career took her family ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:47 am

Local

Pet of the Week: Be this little girl’s miracle

This young lab mix pup is looking for a miracle. That miracle could be you. She is friendly with all other dogs and cats. If ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:40 am

Education

Area students make Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2024 President’s List

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has announced the following Vicksburg students as being named to the Winter 2024 President’s List: Marcus Hargrove, Samantha Jacks and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:19 am

Business

Old Post Files: May 15, 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, May 15, 2024 2:57 pm

History

Vicksburg National Military Park to host immersive encampment of 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry

On June 7-8, Vicksburg National Military Park and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign will host an immersive experience by living historians ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:13 am

Education

Vicksburg natives make the Northwest Mississippi Community College President’s List

College officials released the President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Vicksburg natives Turner Yelverton and Payton Feagin have completed ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 7:37 am

Sports

Southern Miss notches midweek win over Ole Miss

HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss finished its midweek schedule with a satisfying victory. Carson Paetow collected three hits and drove in three runs, including a key ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10:23 pm

Education

Vicksburg students graduate from Hinds Community College Utica Campus

Jazzmin Ross, Janesha Bailey, both of Vicksburg, and Kasheuna Minor of Crystal Springs, graduated from Hinds Community College Friday, May 10, in Utica.   Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:15 pm

Obits

Donna Kaye Miller Moore

A Celebration of Life will be held for Donna Kaye Miller Moore Friday, May 17, 11 a.m. at Holly Grove M. B. Church, 746 Johnson ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 1:56 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Amari Trevillion

Port Gibson track and field athlete Amari Trevillion won the MHSAA Class 3A girls’ championship at the state meet on May 7. The eighth-grader clocked ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:48 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Lessons for leftovers: Author, restaurant pro to demonstrate how to bring new life to old meals

Susanne Duplantis, a 20-year veteran of the restaurant and catering business, began working through her breakthrough idea on a typical day while watching boxes of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:37 am

Obits

Alice Smith Young

Alice Smith Young, a Vicksburg resident, passed away Wednesday, May 8, in the Merit Health River Region Medical Center following a brief illness. She was ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:05 am

Obits

Emma Lee Flagg

Emma Lee Flagg passed away Wednesday, May 8, in Conyers, Ga. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:03 am

Obits

William (Bill) Powell Lee Sr.

William (Bill) Powell Lee Sr., 86, of Picayune, passed away Saturday, May 4, in Huntingdon, Tenn. He was born June 6, 1937, in New Orleans ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:02 am

Obits

Vivian Marie Brooks

Vivian Marie Brooks passed away Saturday, May 11, at The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 2:30 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:38 am

Crime

Weekly Arrest Reports: May 6 – May 12, 2024

Anthony, Donta (Darell)  White was charged on May 6 with a Capias Warrant Served. Wise-Alegria Javon Raven was charged on May 6 with a Warrant ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, May 13, 2024 7:24 pm

Sports

Sports equipment salesman pleads guilty to defrauding Mississippi high schools

WASHINGTON — A former sales employee of a manufacturer and distributor of football helmets and other sports equipment pleaded guilty Monday for his role in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, May 13, 2024 6:58 pm

Louisiana

Sen. Katrina Jackson to host community water update for Tallulah via Zoom

Officials with the City of Tallulah said a community water update will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and will be hosted by ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, May 13, 2024 2:08 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Finishing strong: Classics in the Courtyard wraps up spring series at SCHF

Friday’s pleasant weather was an added bonus for a crowd that showed up at the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) for the finale of the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, May 13, 2024 8:48 am

Sports

Warren Central is one win away from state championship series berth after beating Center Hill

Warren Central’s baseball team took a bus to Center Hill on Friday, but flew home on Cloud Nine. Conner Watkins and Trace Hood both doubled ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, May 10, 2024 11:13 pm

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