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News

Many looking forward to Curry’s visit

Vicksburg has been the place to visit for high-ranking clergy recently. Just two weeks ago, the Rt. Rev. Brian Seage, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, May 2, 2016 9:57 am

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Rally will recognize those who help bring in visitors

Tourism is important to the city of Vicksburg and this week the work of many in the industry will be highlighted. National Travel and Tourism ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, May 2, 2016 9:49 am

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Farmers’ Market kicks off Saturday

The April showers have brought in May flowers and the Vicksburg Farmers’ Market. The ninth season of the Farmers’ Market will kick off at 8 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, May 2, 2016 9:45 am

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Admittedly inadequate, there seems to be no interest in funding, building a new Warren County Jail

Most officials agree a new jail is in order for Warren County, but lack of funding has dashed any plans for a new jail in ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:15 pm

Faith

St. Al alumnus will soon be ordained

A Vicksburg native will soon be called priest. Jason Johnston will be ordained in the Diocese of Jackson Saturday, May 14 and will say mass ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 29, 2016 10:29 pm

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Mississippi on alert for measles outbreak

Mississippi is now on alert for the potential of a measles outbreak. A sixth measles case was reported Monday in Memphis, and because of the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 29, 2016 10:17 pm

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VCC to welcome top Episcopalian bishop this June

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, the first African American Presiding Bishop in the Episcopal Church, will be visiting Vicksburg this summer. He is scheduled ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 29, 2016 10:14 pm

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Cinnamon roll eating contest at Mad Baker

An eating contest will be held in Vicksburg this weekend that would even make hot dog eating champion Takeru Kobayashi proud. A ginormous cinnamon roll-eating ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 29, 2016 9:48 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Downtown merchants get lesson on promotions

Our local Main Street organization has been working with a state Main Street representative to grow and promote downtown. Vicksburg Main Street hosted a Power ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 29, 2016 9:46 am

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Midway through year, city’s convention center up $29,016

With half of the fiscal year complete, the Vicksburg Convention Center is in the black for 2015-2016. “After lodging tax has been applied we’re in ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 29, 2016 9:39 am

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Ancient artifacts on display

History will come alive this weekend through ancient artifacts. The Vicksburg Indian Artifact Show hosted by the Magnolia State Archeological Society will be from 8 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:58 am

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Party in the Park set for Saturday

Get ready to party in the park with a carnival-style, family-filled day to help raise money for a local non-profit organization. The Exchange Club of ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:56 am

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Time again for dancing with the Vicksburg stars

Lights, camera, action! Local stars are raising money to help promote literacy. The fifth annual Dancing with the Vicksburg Stars hosted by the United Way ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:17 am

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One held for weapon possession

A Warren County man accused of having a stolen weapon was held without bail Tuesday. Anthony James Lewis, 24, 514 Oakwood Drive, was arrested at ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 9:57 am

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Hopson: Charter schools bill has little impact here

Mississippi students will now have a few more options when it comes to where they can attend school. Senate Bill 2161 signed by Gov. Phil ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 10:09 am

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Lawn mower missing

A lawn mover was missing Tuesday following a theft reported Monday in Warren County. At noon Monday, a 21-inch Yard Machine push mower was reported ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:49 am

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It’s nice to see Vicksburg giving back

It was a week for giving back. Maybe it’s just my line of work, but it seems like people are giving back to this community ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, April 25, 2016 9:16 am

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Perfect weather, whopping 80 vehicles lead to successful Red Carpet Classic

Muscle cars, convertibles, motorcycles and pick up trucks were just some of the vehicles on display at the 10th Red Carpet Classic car show Saturday ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 23, 2016 9:45 pm

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Biannual flea market draws thousands

Vendors took advantage of a sunny April Saturday to sell furniture, jewelry, soap, photographs and more around the Old Court House Museum at the biannual ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 23, 2016 9:41 pm

Faith

Vicksburg community rallies around 7-year-old cancer patient with ties here

A line of people wrapped through the halls of the Knights of Columbus and out the door into the evening as the community rallied around ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 22, 2016 9:30 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

U.S. Postal Service returns to downtown Vicksburg

A local stationary store can now also be known as the Village Post Office. Paper Plus, 1318 Washington St., is now offering postal product and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 22, 2016 9:24 pm

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Vicksburg Warren system receives first text for help, but official said calls work better

Vicksburg Warren 911 received its first ever text for help earlier this week. At around 1:30 p.m. Monday, a text was received at the Vicksburg ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 22, 2016 9:22 pm

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Earth Day project turns garbage into art

It’s not very often that art and science are used in the same lesson, but when it comes to Earth Day and the students and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 22, 2016 10:19 am

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Annual Center for Pregnancy Choices Walk for Life Saturday

The Center for Pregnancy Choices is inviting the community to walk through downtown Saturday to support the center and further the cause of aiding and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, April 21, 2016 10:04 am

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Old Courthouse Flea Market to feature food, arts, crafts and more

The Old Court House Flea Market will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on the block around the museum, 1008 Cherry St. “We’ve ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:56 am

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4-year-old struck by family vehicle; airlifted

A vehicle hit a 4-year-old child Tuesday evening in a hospital parking lot in Vicksburg. Tyler Richards, 4, Mississippi 27 Vicksburg, was with family leaving ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:52 am

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Hawkins preschoolers learning early to serve needs of community

For 15 years, students at Hawkins Preschool have donated to the Vicksburg Warren Humane Society. “This is their service project,” teacher Charlene Gravens said. Gravens ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:50 am

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County getting surprise money

The county will receive some extra money from the circuit clerk’s office for the first time in years. Circuit Clerk Jan Hyland Daigre submitted a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:15 am

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