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Volunteers help with park maintenance

A group of 16 people volunteered their Saturday morning to help spruce up Vicksburg’s greatest assets. The Vicksburg National Military Park, along with parks and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 2, 2016 8:29 pm

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St. Paul Catholic Church begins 175th celebration

This year marks a milestone anniversary for a local church, rooted deep in the history of Vicksburg. St. Paul Catholic Church is celebrating 175 years ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, April 2, 2016 8:27 pm

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Local clergy leading race discussion; plan Day of Dialog April 30

Clergy from several local churches gather at 8 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month to eat breakfast and discuss racial relations within the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 1, 2016 10:44 pm

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Dana Road youngsters get to show off manners at Shoney’s

Members of the Little Misters and Little Mademoiselles programs at Dana Road Elementary visited Shoney’s Friday for lunch and a chance to show off their ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 1, 2016 10:37 pm

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Alleged shooter turns himself in

The alleged shooter in a Monday night incident in Vicksburg turned himself in to authorities Tuesday and was formally charged Wednesday. Delzione Gleese, 24, 902 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 1, 2016 1:58 pm

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Local pastors react to legislation that would allow firearms in churches

The Mississippi Senate has approved a bill that would allow church members to carry firearms to protect fellow churchgoers. Some Vicksburg pastors said they have ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, April 1, 2016 1:56 pm

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One held on warrant

A Warren County woman was held without bail on a capias warrant. Bobbie J. Ortutay, 32, 301A North Fairview Dr., was arrested on a capias ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 31, 2016 10:51 am

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Historic Seargent Prentiss Building is up for auction

A historic Vicksburg property is about to be on the market for perspective buyers. The historic Seargent Prentiss Building, 1010 Monroe St., will be up ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 31, 2016 10:19 am

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Storms topple trees overnight

One neighborhood was impassable Thursday morning as downed trees blocked two streets. At 5 a.m. Thursday, trees were down on Timberlane Drive and Sweetgum Lane ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 31, 2016 10:16 am

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One held on stealing charges

A Yazoo City woman accused of stealing and having a firearm was held without bail. Shannon L. Kendrick, 39, 428 Charles St., was arrested on ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 10:16 am

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For Pierce trio, medicine is a family affair

To become a physician takes years of schooling, a lot of long hours, compassion for patients in need and a call to help others. Wednesday ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 10:14 am

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Take time to slow down and take it all in

Holy Week can be a hectic time with multiple church services, Lent coming to a close, eggs of dye, candy to buy and preparations for ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, March 28, 2016 10:23 am

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Shelter prepares for spring floods

Lifting lives and helping families is the mission of a local ministry that is receiving outside as well as local help this week. Renovations are ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, March 28, 2016 9:37 am

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Pet pig sneaks out, gets lost in Vicksburg

This little piggy went wee, wee, wee all the way home. Kelcy Pugh’s four-month-old pig Porkchop was nowhere to be found Thursday morning when she ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, March 28, 2016 9:35 am

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Couple thankful for medical professionals during his New Year’s Eve heart attack

A fateful day changed the lives of many in Vicksburg after life and death impacted them all. Jim Bowman, 75, suffered a heart attack on ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, March 26, 2016 7:04 pm

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St. Aloysius High School seniors continue tradition of annual pray labyrinth

A local school used Holy Week for a time of prayer and reflection to center their lives and the lives of others on Christ. The ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, March 25, 2016 9:01 pm

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County contracts with Tennessee firm to mail car renewal tag notices

A county office will soon have some help from an outside agency in an effort to save time and money. The Warren County Tax Collector’s ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, March 25, 2016 8:54 pm

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Jury convicts Morton on multiple counts

Late last week a Warren County jury found a man accused of beating an older woman and stealing from her guilty in the May 2014 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, March 25, 2016 12:00 pm

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Roadwork comes to a close

Downtown roadwork that has blocked a major artery of traffic on Washington Street is scheduled to be completed Thursday. The 1200 block of Washington Street ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 24, 2016 9:56 am

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Cruise passengers enjoy touring downtown area

A regular cycle of riverboat arrivals is becoming the norm in Vicksburg as the cruise ship season gets in full swing. The American Queen docked ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 24, 2016 9:44 am

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Brown charged with attempted murder, Livingston delays leaving New Mexico

A Vicksburg man accused of trying to kill a man and stealing his vehicle had his bail set at $2 million in his initial court ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 10:29 am

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Supervisors take step closer to new communication equipment

The changeover of emergency communication equipment in the county will be under way before long. The Warren County Board of Supervisors accepted a bid for ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 10:18 am

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Plenty to look forward to this week

Late last week was marred with storms, falling trees and power outages across the county. Now that the city is back up and running, citizens ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, March 21, 2016 9:58 am

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Free concert brings Americana music

Americana music is celebrated across the country but its heart and soul is in the South. The Americana in Mississippi Music Tour is coming to ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, March 21, 2016 9:49 am

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Bright Lights set to honor four locals for positive leadership in community

Giving back is important to civic clubs and one group is working to honor local citizens who give back to the community. Vicksburg Consistory #110 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, March 21, 2016 9:46 am

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valor stolen

A piece of David Hintson’s life is missing. On Feb. 23, Hintson returned to his home on the 3500 block of Redwood Road, which use ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, March 19, 2016 8:59 pm

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Churches plan for Holy Week

Area churches are gearing up for Holy Week through sunrise gatherings, services and lunches throughout the coming week including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, March 18, 2016 7:15 pm

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Generator missing in county

A generator was missing Friday following a theft reported Thursday in Warren County. At 9:30 p.m. Thursday, a black and red Briggs and Stratton generator ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, March 18, 2016 11:37 am

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