News
Variety rocks Raise The Roof
A variety of acts entertained a crowd this weekend and proved that Vicksburg is home to some talented people. The final round of the Raise ...
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News
Leap Day babies get the chance to celebrate on their birthday
Good things come to those who wait. Whether that’s true or not, Monday marks a day people only get to see every four years. Every ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 29, 2016 10:00 am
Columnists
We all need to celebrate black history
February is Black History Month. It’s not necessarily something that is mentioned much outside of school. A few blurbs will pop up during commercial breaks ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 29, 2016 9:49 am
Faith
Apostolic Bible Quizzing Tournament draws hundreds to Vicksburg church
Hundreds of visitors came to Vicksburg last weekend for a tournament that wasn’t athletic but was very competitive. First Pentecostal Church in Vicksburg hosted the ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 26, 2016 11:33 pm
News
Most VPD officers wearing cameras now while on the job
Local police officers will soon be 100 percent equipped with body cameras. The cameras are making their way into daily use by all uniformed Vicksburg ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 26, 2016 11:32 pm
News
Physicians: Bill to allow telemedicine bad for Mississippi
State doctors are not pleased with legislation recently passed in the House. The Mississippi State Medical Association, headed by Dr. Dan Edney of Vicksburg, with ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 26, 2016 11:32 pm
News
Club honors Vicksburg officers
Three officers were honored last week at The Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club’s 32nd Annual Officer of the Year Banquet. “It’s just something I feel personal ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 26, 2016 11:30 pm
News
United Way celebrates drive, honors volunteers, donors
Those who gave their time and energy to local nonprofit organizations were recognized for their hard work and the amount of money they raised. The ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 26, 2016 10:00 am
Downtown Vicksburg
City looks to grow retail businesses
The city is working with a national company to help Vicksburg grow through retail business. The Retail Coach, a national retail consulting, market research and ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, February 25, 2016 10:20 am
News
Tougaloo College president speaks at annual Black History program
As the end of February draws near, many across the city are reflecting on the strong history of African Americans in society. The First Mississippi ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, February 25, 2016 10:19 am
News
VPD earns prestigious reaccreditation
The Vicksburg Police Department has regained accreditation through the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. The department was found to be in compliance with the Mississippi ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 9:45 am
News
Grand jury gives 18 recommendations
The 18 members of the January term of the Warren County grand jury gave a list of 18 recommendations to the courts, the Warren County ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 9:34 am
News
Professor: Youth hold power to create change
Some eighth graders at Warren Central Junior High School were challenged to think of their place in society by looking at history. Daphne Chamberlain-Wilson, department ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 10:20 am
News
Supervisors ponder whether to repair crane
There are still no answers for the cause or amount of damage done on the crucial crane during a fire last week at the Vicksburg ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 10:18 am
News
Marsalis to headline Jazz Fest
A big name will have jazz lovers and the general population alike enthusiastic about this year’s festival in Vicksburg. Musician, composer, educator and bandleader Branford ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 10:01 am
News
Police, fire departments earn award for successful blood drive
The Vicksburg police and fire departments were recently honored for coming together with other local agencies for a cause. The Vicksburg Police Department and the ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 22, 2016 9:44 am
News
He’s a veteran dedicated to assisting other veterans
Veterans aren’t always aware of how to utilize certain opportunities afforded to them for their brave service, but some are working to change that. Being ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 22, 2016 9:00 am
News
Scouting seems a worthwhile endeavor
I never was a Girl Scout. I may have had one friend who was a Girl Scout, but I don’t remember it being a huge ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 22, 2016 8:51 am
Business
Crown to Heels settles into new location just steps away from the last
Things are shaking up downtown with the move of a long-standing formal store and the opening of a new boutique. Crown to Heels has moved ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, February 20, 2016 10:41 pm
News
One lane of Washington street closed for sewer work
Sewer line work is closing one lane of Washington Street this weekend. The area of Washington Street between Clay and China streets and in front ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 19, 2016 10:39 am
News
Crash leaves Main Street closed today
A section of Main Street was closed Friday morning after two utility poles were damaged. The block of Main Street between Farmer and First North ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 19, 2016 10:33 am
News
Strength on display with spiritual focus
Amazing feats of strength displayed by destroying the indestructible can be witnessed in Vicksburg next weekend. Mike Hagen’s Strength Team is coming to Bovina Baptist ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, February 18, 2016 10:38 am
News
Vicksburg Girl Scouts selling sweet treats for next four weeks
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for cookie lovers. Girl Scout Cookies have been delivered to Vicksburg and will be sold at Kroger ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 10:16 am
Opinion
We can all relate to tax-time woes
Tax season. It’s challenging and annoying, but it’s something most of us can commiserate over. I don’t like math. I don’t like the ridiculous directions ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 15, 2016 10:41 am
News
Hughes says her work is for God, others
Often times it’s those who do the most who expect the least. Shady Lawn Nursing Home activities director Deborah Hughes does not relish being acknowledged ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 15, 2016 10:20 am
News
Presidential scholars
Did you know President Andrew Jackson had a parrot that got him into a little bit of trouble? The sixth grade class at Redwood Elementary ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 15, 2016 10:15 am
News
St. Al student named National Merit Finalist
When St. Aloysius senior Ian Ulmer arrived at school Thursday, he had a little more than a typical morning when he was recognized for a ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, February 14, 2016 12:02 pm
News
Vicksburg Kiwanis, Key Clubs sell chili
For about 22 years chili has been used to further the education of local students. Vicksburg Kiwanis members worked all day Friday to cook and ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, February 13, 2016 12:04 am
SportsPlus
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