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Education

Mississippi’s 2022-23 graduation rate of 89.4% marks all-time high; dropout rate falls to 8.5%

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today the 2022-23 school year graduation and dropout rates, showing an all-time high 89.4% graduation rate and a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 18, 2024 1:17 pm

Obits

Mildred Louise Thomas Harris

Mildred Louise Thomas Harris, a Vicksburg resident, passed away Sat., Jan. 13, at her home surrounded by family. She was 85. She was a retired ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:59 pm

Obits

Tavares Washington

A viewing for Tavares Washington, 40, will be held from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 20, at Mt. Lula MB Church, Rolling Fork. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:54 pm

Obits

Majel Rutland McBee Johnson

Majel Rutland McBee Johnson, 93, passed away in Hattiesburg, Jan. 15, after succumbing to a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Majel was born in Wesson, on ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Johnna Riddick finds volunteerism rewarding

Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Johnna Riddick. Riddick is a registered nurse and full-time nursing instructor at the University of Mississippi Medical ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 18, 2024 8:58 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Jordan Smith Lange says every student ‘deserves a cheerleader’

Jordan Smith Lange is a fourth-grade English Language Arts teacher at Bowmar Elementary. Lange is a finalist for the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Educator ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 18, 2024 8:51 am

History

Old Post Files: Jan. 17, 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, January 17, 2024 10:08 pm

History

Looking Back: 1319 Baum Street has rich history

1319 Baum Street- This Queen Anne house was built in 1895- 1896 by Curphey and Mundy for Albert and Alline Arnold. Albert was an embalmer ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 9:36 pm

News

USACE Vicksburg District announces Haggerty as new assistant in EEO Office

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced the appointment of Timothy O. Haggerty as the Equal Employment Opportunity ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 7:56 pm

Lifestyles

Paws Rescue receives donation money

A check was presented last week to Paws Rescue for money raised during this year’s Reindeer Run. Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 6:58 pm

Local

ERDCWERX announces event series featuring U.S. Army ERDC patents for commercialization

VICKSBURG, MISS. – Investors and businesses with manufacturing or distribution capabilities are invited to attend Innovation 2 Market (I2M), a patent event series hosted by ERDCWERX in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:00 pm

News

MSMA, MSDH to release 2023 State Health Report Card

Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) this week announced the unveiling of the 2023 State Health ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:40 pm

Obits

Howard Michael “Mike” Strickland

Howard Michael “Mike” Strickland passed away Sun., Jan. 14. Mike was born Nov. 8, 1948, in Mobile, Ala. He grew up spending time with his ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 1:58 pm

Sports

Longtime Ole Miss assistant Derrick Nix hired as Auburn’s offensive coordinator

The longest-tenured coach on Ole Miss’ football staff is leaving the program. Derrick Nix, who has served in a variety of roles on the Rebels’ ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:05 pm

Business

Reeves calls for special session to finalize ‘second largest economic development project in state history’

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi. Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday announced he is calling a special session to finalize the second largest economic development project in Mississippi ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:08 am

Business

Mississippi Lottery Corporation reaches $2 billion in gross sales

JACKSON, MISS–Approaching its fifth year of sales in November 2024, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC)  announced this week it has surpassed the $2 billion mark ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 9:48 am

Sports

Hunting Showcase: Ruston Landers

Ruston Landers, 8, bagged this buck during deer season. • The Vicksburg Post invites its readers to submit their hunting photos. Please email them to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Who’s Hot

Vicksburg native Norman Price was selected by the Houston Roughnecks in the fourth round of the 2024 UFL Super Draft on Monday. The former Vicksburg ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:50 am

Business

Merit Health clinics, outpatient services closed

Merit Health River Region clinics and outpatient services have joined the growing list of offices and services closed or unavailable today (Tues., Jan. 16) due ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 8:46 am

Education

Porter’s Chapel, Vicksburg Catholic School, Agape Montessori Christian Academy announce Tuesday closures

Porter’s Chapel Academy, Agape Montessori Christian Academy, and Vicksburg Catholic School (Sisters of Mercy ELC, SFXE, and SAHS) have each announced they will be closed ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 15, 2024 10:30 pm

Local

EMA: County offices to be closed Tuesday

Officials with the Warren County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) have announced a list of county offices that will not be open Tuesday due to the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 15, 2024 8:41 pm

Local

Road closure: Ramp to Culkin Road closed due to ice, officials say

Officials with the Warren County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continue providing updates as winter weather moves through the area Monday night, with the latest information ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 15, 2024 8:30 pm

Local

MLK birthday celebration postponed over deteriorating weather conditions

The 37th annual community-wide memorial birthday celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and scheduled for tonight (Mon., Jan. 15) has been postponed due to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 15, 2024 4:29 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

It has begun: Vicksburg residents officially reporting snow

The snow is officially falling in Warren County, as local residents have begun reporting winter precipitation in various parts of Vicksburg. According to the National ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 15, 2024 3:58 pm

Local

Winter weather advisory remains in effect in Warren County

Winter weather concerns continue for Warren County as the day progresses Monday, with the latest from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson forecasting a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 15, 2024 1:07 pm

News

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine give tips on how to protect outdoor pets and horses against extreme cold

Help keep your pet safe during the colder months by doing the following: Don’t leave pets outdoors when the temperature drops. Outdoor pets use more ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 15, 2024 12:50 pm

Sports

Game Plan

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, Monday, January 15, 2024 10:55 am

Sports

College basketball TV schedule: Jan. 15-21, 2024

COLLEGE BASKETBALL ON TV Monday, Jan. 15 11 a.m. Fox – Ohio State at Michigan 1 p.m. CBSSN – George Mason at George Washington 1:30 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 15, 2024 9:39 am

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