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Shots fired in multiple properties

Shots were fired late Monday night into an apartment complex and a business in Vicksburg. Around midnight Monday, at least four apartments at Fredella Village ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 9:35 am

Vicksburg Living

JOINING LOVES: Randy Jolly, a Vicksburg native, has combined his love for art and teaching very nicely

For some people art isn’t something you create, it’s who you are, which leads to their art taking on many forms with many different inspirations. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, May 16, 2016 11:40 am

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Lyons, Davidson graduate LETA, become deputies

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office added two new deputies to its roster in March. Hamp C. Lyons Sr. and Kyle Davidson graduated from the Law ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, May 16, 2016 9:57 am

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Grand jury sees smaller number of cases this term

The first week of May hosted the second grand jury term of the year in Warren County. The jury reviewed a total of 59 cases ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, May 16, 2016 9:10 am

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NO MORE BEDS: Budget cuts to mental health halting services

Almost all state agencies had their funding cut during the recent Mississippi legislative session, and one area seeing major cutbacks is mental health services and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, May 16, 2016 9:09 am

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FDA ruling sets sights on e-cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes, cigars and hookahs are now one step closer to being fully regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, much in the same ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, May 14, 2016 8:26 pm

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Local law enforcement not superstitious

Local law enforcement aren’t concerned with myths about crime rates being connected to superstitious dates on the calendar. Today is Friday the 13th and next ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, May 13, 2016 9:22 am

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Man free on two drug charges

A Vicksburg man accused of having drugs was free on bail Thursday. Carlos Rollins, 35, 102 Burnie Drive, was arrested Wednesday and charged with possession ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, May 13, 2016 9:15 am

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RELAY: Receive and pass on

The annual event night for Relay for Life will be 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, at the Vicksburg High School track. Over the past few ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, May 12, 2016 5:21 pm

Faith

Church supports two ministries with rummage sale

A local church is supporting two ministries through a weekend fundraiser. First Baptist Church, 1607 Cherry St., is hosting a charity rummage sale from 8 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, May 12, 2016 9:04 am

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Letter Carriers aim to Stamp Out Hunger

One girl’s giving spirit lives on through the generosity of others every year as a national food drive is held locally in her honor. This ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, May 12, 2016 9:03 am

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Warren County man found guilty of attempted murder

A Warren County man convicted by a jury of beating an older woman and stealing from her was sentenced to 60 years to serve Friday. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:49 am

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Multiple vehicle burglaries over weekend

Items were missing Tuesday following 13 vehicle burglaries reported over the weekend in Vicksburg. During Friday night and into Saturday morning, change and compact discs ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:36 am

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Sign up now for Junior Ranger Summer Camp

Registration is open for a free local day camp that promises to be fun and educational. The Vicksburg National Military Park is now accepting registration ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 9:55 am

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WALKING AGAINST CRIME

The seventh annual Walk Against Crime was held Saturday morning as those who wanted to stand up to crime took a half-mile walk from City ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, May 9, 2016 10:06 am

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Woman injured in wreck

A Warren County woman was hospitalized Saturday morning following a wreck in the county. At 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Brandi Martin, 34, 801 Jeffers Hollow Road, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:21 pm

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Grandfather kills grandson in self defense, sheriff says

One man is dead and his grandfather is being treated for injuries sustained after a domestic assault turned deadly Saturday in Warren County. At 11:44 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, May 7, 2016 4:32 pm

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Annual Play-A-Day reaches goal for Vicksburg Catholic Schools

Vicksburg Catholic Schools hosted its annual Play-A-Day in the school cafeteria with a new twist this year as a Friday barbecue lunch and dinner. The ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, May 6, 2016 10:04 pm

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Culkin Volunteer Fire Department improves rating from eight to six

The Mississippi Ratings Bureau has lowered the Culkin Fire Protection District’s public protection classification from an eight to a six. “To have a full volunteer ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, May 6, 2016 9:56 pm

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‘Humbly before God’

The National Day of Prayer was observed Thursday across the nation and here in Vicksburg. The day began with a community prayer breakfast at Bypass ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, May 6, 2016 2:12 pm

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welcoming boom

Tourism is alive and booming in Mississippi. The Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted a Tourism Rally Thursday at the Vicksburg Convention Center in conjunction ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, May 6, 2016 2:10 pm

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Demonstration against crime, violence Sat.

The community will come together Saturday to take a stand on crime. The seventh annual Walk Against Crime will start at 9 a.m. Saturday at ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:26 am

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Hopkins: Small businesses are the backbone of our community

Downtown is full of small businesses, and this week those businesses are being highlighted nationally. This first week of May marks National Small Business Week ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:25 am

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Theater to remain open during renovations

Out with the old and in with the new. Renovation work on B&B Theatre’s Vicksburg Mall 6 began Monday with the old theater seats in ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 9:45 am

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Prayer breakfast this Thursday

“Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.”  Isaiah 58:1. The 65th National Day of Prayer is Thursday, and Vicksburg ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:40 am

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Siblings donate tornado photos

Linda Allen Ledford and her brother Larry Nelson Allen gave a little of their childhood to Vicksburg last week. The siblings donated a total of ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:36 am

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County to buy debris truck, pothole patcher

The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved the recommendations for awards on bids for a pothole patcher and a debris truck Monday at the 9 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:34 am

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Man held for conspiracy and taking

A Jackson man accused of taking a vehicle and planning to commit a crime was held without bail Monday. Frederick Thompson, 53, 3675 James Monroe ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:11 am

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