Alana Norris, Author at The Vicksburg Post - Page 11 of 34

News

Almost time to apply for Angel Tree

It’s almost that time of year again. The Salvation Army will begin taking Angel Tree applications Monday, Sept. 26 through Wednesday, Oct. 26 by appointment ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 29, 2016 9:58 am

News

Hawkins Preschool celebrates 38th birthday

Thirty-eight and doing great. Hawkins Preschool marked its 38th birthday last week with cake and bubbles. The preschool, located at Hawkins United Methodist Church 3736 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 29, 2016 9:54 am

Local

Caring Hands offers prescribed pediatric care for medical needs

A facility has recently opened in Vicksburg to accommodate children who need a little extra care by some caring hands. Caring Hands Pediatric Extended Care ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:09 pm

Local

Shrimp & Gritz draws 100-plus

Music and food filled the courtyard of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center once again as the foundation put on a fundraiser to restore the convent’s ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:04 pm

News

Glenbrook pulls away late to knock off Porters Chapel

Déjà vu. Until a pick six in the final three minutes of the game, Porters Chapel Academy’s football game against Glenbrook looked a lot like ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, August 27, 2016 1:35 am

Local

St. Al students set to receive MacBooks

A quest to integrate technology into the classroom is taking a huge step this weekend at an area school. St. Aloysius High School students will ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 26, 2016 9:50 pm

Local

Hinds sees growth, looks to expand

Hinds Community College’s Vicksburg-Warren Campus is seeing growth as people are registering to further their education. Plus, local high school students are able to take ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 26, 2016 9:48 pm

Education

Shealy: ‘We do not want any more taxes raised’

The Vicksburg Warren School District is still quibbling over ad valorem taxes and the millage rate for this fiscal year. The board met in a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 26, 2016 9:43 pm

News

Bible study open to all interested

The word of the Bible is the most important thing to one local interdenominational Bible study that kicked off its program this week. The Explorers ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 26, 2016 9:40 pm

Local

Carter headed to D.C. to help fight cancer

Cancer impacts us all. A nationwide group of advocates is working to gain donations and spread awareness all the way to Congress. Vicksburg resident Pearl ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:41 am

Education

Students take CSI class

Forensic science information isn’t just for television. Local high school students are spending this year studying the scene of a possible murder. Sylvia Lamb’s biomedical ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:00 am

Local

She had no plans to teach, but says it’s a great fit

Teaching health, wellness and physical activity to the students of St. Francis Xavier Elementary School is a career that pleasantly surprised Mindy Giambrone. For the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:48 am

Education

Vicksburg grad, Rhodes Scholar is Harvard bound for Ph.D.

A Vicksburg High School grad —and Rhodes Scholar — is headed to Harvard this week to pursue his doctorate. Donald M. “Field” Brown received his ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:47 am

Local

St. Francis students learn about different countries

The Olympics didn’t just conclude in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil the past weekend, but ceremonies also closed in Vicksburg Monday afternoon. Each class at St. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:46 am

Local

Minor injuries when SUV strikes deputy’s vehicle

A Warren County sheriff’s deputy walked away from a traffic accident with minor injuries Monday afternoon when a distracted driver hit his parked vehicle. At ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:45 am

Local

Lessons aim at keeping students safe

One of the first lessons high school career and technical students learn is how to keep themselves and others safe. A week’s worth of lessons ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 22, 2016 11:04 am

Local

Planet 4 Kidz prepares to close

A mainstay in Vicksburg child development is closing its doors at the end of the month. Eric and Ashley Lawson, the couple who have operated ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 22, 2016 10:58 am

News

PCA hangs tough, but loses opener

The Porters Chapel Eagles might have lost on the scoreboard Friday night, but a moral victory was attained in their 14-0 loss to St. Andrew’s. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, August 20, 2016 1:37 am

News

Monsour touts education, opportunity here

State Rep. Alex Monsour, R-Vicksburg, said there are three factors the community needs to grow and prosper: education, quality of life and employment. Monsour spoke ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 19, 2016 7:45 pm

News

Students vote on colors, mascot

River City Early College High School has expanded its identity as the home of the blue and green cougars. The new high school of 60 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 19, 2016 7:39 pm

Local

Locals taking donations for flood victims

Vicksburg is coming together to give what they can to the people of Louisiana and South Mississippi who are dealing with the devastating floods brought ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 19, 2016 10:55 am

News

Corps: Flooding the result of a ‘1,000-year rain’

South Louisiana was hit with a massive amount of rain late last week that has had a devastating impact on the state and its residents. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, August 18, 2016 9:54 am

Local

Fire turns home to total loss

A home was destroyed by fire Saturday in Warren County. The 19-year home of Steve and Rhea Ann Hugley, 1585 Mosley Gap Road, was a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:08 am

Local

Seventh arrest made in Sunday morning shooting

A seventh arrest has been made in the early Sunday morning shooting that claimed the life of one Vicksburg man and wounded three others, Warren ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:06 am

Education

Warrenton’s Horton says teaching a lifelong goal

A dream come true. That’s how Savannah Horton feels about her new position as the pre-K teacher at Warrenton Elementary School. “Ever since I was little ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 9:37 am

News

Zika a new worry this summer

In the heat and summer showers of August, mosquito-borne illnesses become a concern for many who are prone to bites. West Nile virus has become ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 15, 2016 9:32 am

News

King Solomon schedules sixth Family Weekend

At King Solomon Baptist Church, family means everything— biological and biblical. The sixth annual Family Empowerment Weekend is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 15, 2016 9:28 am

Local

Battle of the Badges drive Aug. 18

The Battle of the Badges is coming back to Vicksburg Thursday. The competition blood drive between the police and fire departments will be held in ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, August 13, 2016 7:33 pm

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus

  • Polls

    Is the U.S. presidential election causing you anxiety?

    View Results

    Loading ... Loading ...

  • Mississippi River level at Vicksburg

  • Calendar