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Stealing from children is just plain wrong

I don’t know why anyone would want to take something away from children. Sure we all get jealous sometimes. We covet others’ property. But as to ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, April 18, 2016 9:59 am

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DAY OF CARING: Community preparing to give back

One day of giving back will make a world of difference to many local nonprofit organizations. The United Way of West Central Mississippi is hosting ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, April 18, 2016 9:39 am

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Vicksburg’s business women’s group celebrates Founders’ Day Sunday

The Vicksburg Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club will have its annual Founders’ Day Program at 3 p.m. today ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:55 pm

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Thieves take $1,500 in baseball gear including balls, gloves

The concession stand at the baseball field where Mission 66 and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard meet has been broken into about eight times in ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 15, 2016 10:32 pm

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Host of activities planned to celebrate military park

Children, adults and families are invited to enjoy national parks for free this coming week. The Vicksburg National Military Park is hosting National Junior Ranger ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 15, 2016 10:28 am

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Uncle, nephew to share stage at Riverfest

Two music artists from one family are going to share a stage for the first time Friday night. Lee H. Abraham of The Chill and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:43 am

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Gun theft suspect arrested

A man accused of stealing a firearm from a pawnshop Tuesday was arrested Wednesday in Claiborne County. Marino Jennings, 47, was arrested at 3 p.m. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:39 am

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Man wanted in shooting finally back from New Mexico

The second man involved the shooting and carjacking of a Vicksburg man has returned to Warren County from New Mexico and his bond has been ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:33 am

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Auto theft and burglary in the county

A vehicle and personal items were missing Wednesday following a theft and a burglary reported Tuesday in Warren County. At 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, a 2007 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:02 am

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Firearm stolen from pawn shop

A firearm was missing Wednesday morning following a theft reported Tuesday in Vicksburg. At 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, a Glock G22 .22 caliber, serial number AALZ27, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 9:45 am

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Man kidnapped, suspects captured in Hattiesburg

A Vicksburg man and woman are accused of carjacking, kidnapping and robbing a Vicksburg man in town Friday and then driving south with the victim. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 9:36 am

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Wanted man captured in canal

A Vicksburg man wanted on a warrant for a state probation violation ran into the Yazoo River Diversion Canal Tuesday morning in an attempt to ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 6:21 pm

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No drones for Warren Sheriff’s Office, VPD in near future

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office recently became the second law enforcement agency in Mississippi to be certified to operate drones, but Warren County and Vicksburg ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, April 11, 2016 10:05 am

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Shirley House history comes alive monthly

History was alive and well Saturday at the Vicksburg National Military Park. The park’s monthly Living History Program was held at the Shirley House from ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, April 11, 2016 10:01 am

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Suspected armed robber apprehended

A man suspected of committing three armed robberies in Vicksburg and Warren County over the last two weekends was arrested Saturday. Kevin Satterfield, 41, 2255 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 9, 2016 10:42 pm

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RIVERFEST TAKEOVER: Festival continues to grow, expand

A huge citywide event will take over downtown this weekend with music, food, arts and crafts, races and so much more. “It’s remarkable, I think, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 9, 2016 10:37 pm

Faith

Local church helping married couples thrive

Family, faith and the future are topics that are going to be discussed at one local church this weekend to strengthen marriages and family relationships. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 9, 2016 10:35 pm

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One shot in alleged armed robbery

A bullet struck a man attempting to apprehend two alleged armed robbers Thursday night in Vicksburg. Around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, an armed robbery was reported ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 9, 2016 10:20 pm

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A SLIPPERY SITUATION: Fluid leak could have caused Friday accidents

A fluid leak from a large dump truck caused a commotion around Vicksburg Friday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m. Friday, an 18-wheel large dump truck hauling ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 9, 2016 12:01 am

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3 juveniles face charges for YMCA vandalism; parents must pay damages

A case of malicious mischief is on the fast track to being solved thanks to police work and social media. Three juveniles have been taken ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 8, 2016 12:05 pm

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DRUG HAUL

A Florida man accused of transporting 140 pounds of high-grade marijuana buds in an 18-wheeler was held in the Warren County Jail Thursday. Nertil Xhelo, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 8, 2016 12:03 pm

Business

On Time Fashions celebrates 40 years

A local clothing store is marking 40 years in downtown Vicksburg with memories and gratitude. Mary Rantisi and her husband Elias opened On Time Fashions ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, April 7, 2016 9:48 am

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TRAGEDY: Infant accidentally run over, now dead

A child hit by a vehicle Tuesday night, who was in critical condition and on life support Wednesday, has died. Kennedy Bingham, 1-year-old, died from ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, April 7, 2016 9:30 am

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Post employees pucker up for Relay for Life

From kissing pigs to selling T-shirts, teams across Warren County are setting up fundraisers for cancer research. In just over a month, an annual American ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 10:39 am

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Child run over by vehicle Tuesday night

A child has been airlifted to Jackson for serious upper body injuries sustained from being run over by a vehicle Tuesday night. At 8:30 p.m. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 10:28 am

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Police seek suspect in Texaco robbery

Vicksburg police are looking for a man who robbed the Texaco BG Jr. Texaco on East Clay Street Saturday night, Capt. Sandra Williams said. She ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 10:00 am

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Warren Central’s first class to host 50th reunion

The first graduating class of Warren Central High School is gearing up to see each other once again and reminisce on the year they left ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, April 4, 2016 9:48 am

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Military park lives up to its reputation

I went to Vicksburg National Military Park Saturday morning to talk to some people giving back to the park by volunteering their day painting cannon carriages. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, April 4, 2016 9:46 am

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