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Local

VNMP to host birthday reception, wave entry fee

The National Park Service is celebrating its centennial across the country and here at the Vicksburg National Military Park with a call to volunteer. Entry ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, August 13, 2016 7:26 pm

Faith

The Dozenth Dinner Theater

The Hawkins Mission Team is preparing to host the 12th annual dinner theater at Hawkins United Methodist Church, 3736 Halls Ferry Road, Thursday through Saturday, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 12, 2016 10:35 pm

News

Hinds president tells Lions mission is to serve students

Growth is major factor in the future of Hinds Community College, and the system of schools is making it a mission to serve students. “A ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 12, 2016 9:57 am

News

Crossway Church hosts two-day event here

Everything rises and falls on leadership. That is the message Bill Hybels, founder and senior pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, gave in the opening ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 12, 2016 9:53 am

Education

VWSD school board OKs 2016-17 budget

The Vicksburg Warren School District School Board approved the 2016-2017 budget at last night’s special-called board meeting in the boardroom of the school district. The ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, August 11, 2016 9:49 am

Local

Color run registration now open

The United Way of West Central Mississippi is preparing to paint the town once again during its second annual 5K True Color Run. The race ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 9:56 am

Local

3 charged in Sunday’s shooting with 2nd degree murder, another arrest made

Authorities have arrested a fourth person 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 10, 2016 9:54 am

Local

Dance teacher adds acting to repertoire

School teachers aren’t the only teachers preparing for classes. Teresa George, a dance and acting teacher, has begun registering students for her classes this school ... Read more

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

Local

Three Charged in Shooting

Three suspects were charged Tuesday morning in the early Sunday morning shooting that claimed the life of one Vicksburg man and wounded three others, Sheriff ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 9:42 am

Local

Local grad serves with FEMA Corps

A recent local graduate has dedicated the next 10 months of his life to serve others. This summer Lance Hall joined the Atlantic Region’s Federal ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 8, 2016 10:41 am

Education

Schools see changes for new year

The first day of school is a sad day for some and a joyous day for others, and this year schools are gearing up for ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 8, 2016 10:35 am

Education

First-day excitement for family

Brand new kindergartener Austin Hood, 5, is ready for the first day of school, and the number one thing he is looking forward to is ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 8, 2016 10:31 am

News

Start of school means buying supplies

Pencils, pens, paper and calculators — the start of school means purchasing new supplies to aid children and teachers throughout the next year of learning. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, August 6, 2016 6:08 pm

News

WC grad headed to national pageant

Warren Central graduate and current Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi Lisa Ann Redd is on her way to Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the 45th annual Ms. Wheelchair ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 5, 2016 7:38 pm

News

Mississippi among top states for immunizations

Mississippi is one of the strictest states in the country when it comes to student immunization requirements. “We do very well with keeping children well,” ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 5, 2016 7:36 pm

Education

New ovens offer healthier school lunch

Two local schools are going to be a little bit healthier this school year. Both Warrenton and South Park elementary schools have thrown out the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, August 5, 2016 10:58 am

Local

Mayor says city better off than three years ago

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said he came to the Lions Club with good news Wednesday. “I feel good about being able to accomplish what we’ve ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, August 4, 2016 9:59 am

News

Victim, 35, shot multiple times; person of interest questioned

A man was found shot to death in the street Wednesday night in Vicksburg. Around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday officers responded to a report of a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, August 4, 2016 7:46 am

Local

Convocation kicks off VWSD year

The school year kicked off with a bang Tuesday afternoon at Vicksburg City Auditorium. The school district’s yearly convocation was full of music, laughter and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 9:55 am

Education

New Bowmar teacher eager for school year to begin

The first day of school can be nerve-wracking for both teachers and students, especially the new ones. Mary Quinn DeRossette will take on her first ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 9:51 am

Opinion

Summer camp is for more than recreation

This week I was able to spend some time at Camp Silvercloud held at Warner-Tully Memorial YMCA Camp. The day or overnight option camp, hosted ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 1, 2016 11:36 am

News

Academy of Innovation welcomes leadership program

The Leader in Me initiative that has taken the Vicksburg Warren School District by storm is growing a little bigger this upcoming school year. One ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, August 1, 2016 11:23 am

Local

Tax free holiday brings savings and sales to community

Families got the back to school clothes they needed and merchants benefited from extra business this weekend during the annual tax-free holiday on shoes and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, July 30, 2016 6:24 pm

Local

Band camps get students ready for fall

A long and demanding week for many students just wrapped up Friday. No, school is not back in session yet, but hundreds of students at ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, July 29, 2016 11:37 pm

News

JOYOUS NOISE

Ted Moody, founder and director of Pennies for Posho, said there are 2.7 million orphans in Uganda. Twenty-two of those orphans are in the choir ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, July 29, 2016 11:32 pm

News

Graves bullish on chances for sports complex

Parks and Rec is more than just a television show. It’s an actual city department, and in Vicksburg, the Parks and Recreation Department is directed ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, July 29, 2016 9:41 am

News

Program expands free meals to all VWSD students

Some say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but in the Vicksburg Warren School District, all students can eat at no cost. The ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, July 29, 2016 9:35 am

News

Vicksburg High Choir to host rummage sale Saturday

Fundraisers can be a good way to bring a group together to accomplish a goal that will allow the group to flourish. The Vicksburg High ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, July 28, 2016 10:17 am

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