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Hunters’ Hall of Fame: Caroline Different

Ten-year old Caroline Different bagged her first deer, a 6-pointer, on Nov. 24 in Warren County. • The Vicksburg Post invites its readers to submit ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, December 8, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Lamar Gray

West Alabama defensive back Lamar Gray, a Warren Central alum, was a first-team All-Gulf South Conference selection. Gray had 51 tackles and three interceptions this ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, December 8, 2024 3:50 am

News

Photo gallery: Vicksburg holds Christmas Parade of Lights

Downtown Vicksburg was aglow Saturday night, when the 2024 Christmas Parade of Lights lit up Washington Street as it made its way along the parade ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, December 8, 2024 1:16 am

Sports

Basketball Roundup: Vicksburg sweeps Port Gibson; Vikings get first win

The Vicksburg Missy Gators got their work done early Saturday. Cynia Johnson scored 24 points, and Zion Harvey had 12 points, 10 steals and six ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:38 pm

Sports

Jackson State wins third SWAC championship in four seasons

JACKSON — A tight first half gave way to a blowout and a Jackson State celebration in the Southwestern Athletic football championship game. Backup quarterback ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:35 pm

History

Old Post Files: December 7, 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, Saturday, December 7, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Soccer Roundup: Warren Central sweeps Columbus; VHS and PCA take tough losses

Warren Central kept making teams pay for their soccer sins. Luke Bond scored on a penalty kick, and Eriam Diaz-Mejias and Jacob Porter scored more ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, December 7, 2024 12:25 am

Sports

Vicksburg native Brett Morgan win Class 5A football title in first season as West Point’s coach

HATTIESBURG — West Point added another gold football to its trophy case, and its coach brought another championship ring to the Morgan family. Shamane Clark ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, December 7, 2024 12:25 am

News

ERDC lights up the night for Christmas

The annual U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Under the Lights Christmas event kicked off its eighth drive-thru light show Thursday at the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, December 7, 2024 12:23 am

History

Weekend events to commemorate 150th anniversary of Vicksburg Massacre

Events this weekend will be held around the River City to honor the memory of the Vicksburg Massacre on this year’s 150th anniversary. On Dec. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 10:36 pm

Lifestyles

Father and son: Blake Teller receives award named for father Landy

In 2016, an anonymous gift was made in memory of Landy Teller. The gift was meant to start an endowment that would fund an award ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 10:25 pm

Local

Butler teams up with United Way for local donations this holiday season

Malcolm Butler, former NFL star and Super Bowl hero, is once again using his platform to give back to the community.  This holiday season, the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 2:14 pm

Obits

Erma Jean Humes  

Mrs. Erma Jean Humes passed away Monday, Dec. 2, at Merit Health River Region. She was 80. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 1:21 pm

Sports

Hunters’ Hall of Fame: Eli Snow

Eli Snow poses with his first deer, a spike buck that was shot in the Delta. • The Vicksburg Post invites its readers to submit ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 12:55 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Reed Buys

South Alabama offensive lineman Reed Buys, a Warren Central alum, was named to the All-Sun Belt Conference football team as an honorable mention selection. Buys ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 11:55 am

Sports

Tupelo, Choctaw County win MHSAA football championships

HATTIESBURG — Tupelo’s Golden Wave washed away a 32-year championship drought. Jaeden Hill rushed for 224 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 11:32 am

History

Looking Back: Washington Street downtown holds many stories

The original 1401-1403 Washington St. was most likely built in 1860 for Dr. George K. Birchett.  1401 housed a number of offices and businesses early ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 8:01 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg Voices: honoring the Rosenwald legacy

By Erica Hensley The Catfish Row Museum in Vicksburg will soon honor the legacy of the Rosenwald Schools throughout Mississippi through Vicksburg Voices, a storytelling ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 7:38 am

Local

VFD spotlights fire safety during winter months

As a stretch of cold-weather months approaches in central Mississippi, the Vicksburg Fire Department (VFD) is working to spread the message that following basic safety ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, December 6, 2024 7:28 am

History

Old Post Files: December 6, 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, December 6, 2024 4:00 am

Local

Warren County Records: Who got married, who sold property and who mortgaged property during Nov. 19-Dec. 3, 2024

Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period Nov. 19 to Dec. 3, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *Shannen Blackledge and Angela Blackledge to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, December 5, 2024 6:03 pm

Lifestyles

Christmas Parade of Lights moved up to Saturday

The Vicksburg Main Street Christmas Parade of Lights has been rescheduled due to expected rain Sunday. The parade was originally planned to take place Sunday, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:24 pm

Sports

Valley football coach Kendrick Wade will not return in 2025

Mississippi Valley State announced that football head coach Kendrick Wade will not return next season. Wade, a Valley alum, led the Delta Devils for two ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, December 5, 2024 9:06 am

Sports

Hunters’ Hall of Fame: Scooter and Connor Whatley

Scooter Whatley and his son Connor killed these bucks on opening day of gun season with their bows in the Delta. Connor’s was a 12-point ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, December 5, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Mallory Hobson

St. Aloysius basketball player Mallory Hobson had 11 points and 14 rebounds in a 71-23 win against Prairie View Academy on Monday. The Lady Flashes ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, December 5, 2024 3:55 am

Lifestyles

Vicksburg Voices: VWSD’s ‘academy’ approach building opportunity

By Jim Beaugez Special to The Post When history and memory are reduced to internet memes, context usually suffers most. But still, it’s tempting to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 9:41 pm

Crime

Officer-involved shooting leaves 1 with ‘serious’ injury

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Vicksburg Police Department that occurred Wednesday, MBI has announced. MBI has confirmed ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 6:14 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Photo gallery: CPKC Holiday Train makes stop in Vicksburg

The line was formed long before the CPKC Holiday Train pulled into the Old Depot Museum, with Santa in tow, Monday afternoon in Vicksburg, where ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 10:09 am

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