News
Wreck causes minor injuries
A Vicksburg man was treated for a sprained ankle Thursday following a wreck just after 5 p.m. Thursday near the corner of Hayes and Clay ...
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Faith
Church wins district Bible Bowl, advances to regionals
One local church is using their Bible knowledge to advance in a competition on the district, diocese and possibly national level. Vicksburg Church of Christ ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 12, 2016 11:44 pm
News
Residents searching for suspected thief
Homeowners Mary Chatten and Cecil Withrow are searching for the man who jumped their fence on the 2400 block of Washington St. and stole multiple ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 12, 2016 10:29 am
News
Old Depot Museum back in business
Now that the floodwaters are at bay, the curator of a local museum is working to reopen its doors as soon as possible. Dave Benway, ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, February 11, 2016 9:41 am
News
Nobie’s Food Truck now serving
A new lunch option has come to town for those tired of eating the same meal and looking for something new and different in Vicksburg. ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, February 11, 2016 9:35 am
News
Top cop, deputy, firefighter to be recognized at annual banquet
Tensions may be high between law enforcement officers and the public nationwide, but a local club in Vicksburg is honoring three local officers for the ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, February 10, 2016 10:19 am
News
VPD looking for a few good men and women
The Vicksburg Police Department is preparing to hire patrol officers. Those who think they can handle the many responsibilities of keeping the community safe should ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 10:54 am
News
Experts: No early spring in this area
Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog, may not have seen his shadow last week, but meteorologists aren’t so sure it will be an early spring for Mississippi. ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 10:40 am
News
The Tomato Place featured on Duck Dynasty Wednesday
A local treasure will be featured on national television Wednesday night on a show where long beards and family values get all the laughs. Members ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 10:27 am
News
Williams, VPD earn top honors
Vicksburg police Capt. Sandra Williams was named Law Enforcement Coordinator of the Year and the Vicksburg Police Department was named one of three Top Supporting ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 8, 2016 10:50 am
Columnists
February has something for everyone
February is a holiday lovers dream. The month kicked off with Groundhog Day last Tuesday when Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow leading us ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 8, 2016 10:30 am
News
He’s made a career out of helping others
Having multiple assorted talents and being able to use them together to create a career of helping others is something only some are able to ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 8, 2016 10:27 am
News
Man won’t be tried on murder charge after self-defense claim
A Vicksburg man charged with murder twice in three years was not indicted on the most recent charge Monday during the January term of grand ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, February 6, 2016 11:15 pm
News
MISCHIEF MANAGED: 4 charged for shooting out car windows
One adult and three juveniles have been arrested in connection with a string of malicious mischief incidents reported in Vicksburg in January. “There were 38 ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 5, 2016 11:36 pm
News
Mardi Gras meet draws more than 400 gymnasts
Mardi Gras isn’t just going to be celebrated downtown this weekend but also at 3422 Wisconsin Ave. GymSouth is hosting its seventh annual Mardi Gras ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 5, 2016 6:30 pm
News
Escapee captured in Perry County
A Vicksburg man was arrested in Perry County Tuesday on federal escape charges. Scotty Shiers, 38, of Vicksburg, was reportedly arrested on River Edge Drive ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, February 5, 2016 10:02 am
News
Trial set for man accused of ax murder
A Vicksburg man accused of killing his uncle with an ax is set to stand trial in August. Joseph Patton, 35, 209 Overlook Drive, stood ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, February 4, 2016 9:36 am
Downtown Vicksburg
Nearly 40 floats readying for parade
Across town krewes are preparing to celebrate Mardi Gras the best way they know how. Parade floats are taking shape for the city’s Mardi Gras ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, February 4, 2016 9:34 am
News
Man indicted in Kuhn killing
The man accused of stalking, raping, abducting and killing Sharen Wilson in June 2015 is set to stand trial in June 2016. Rafael Arnez McCloud, ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 8:45 am
News
Food plays a central role in our lives
I like to eat. I’m not much of a cook, but food is fun. Many of us plan out our day around mealtimes. When people ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 1, 2016 10:01 am
News
There in an emergency
Being a 911 telecommunicator — otherwise known as a dispatcher — can be a thankless first responder position. Without them, we’d be lost, but not ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 1, 2016 9:56 am
News
Make-A-Wish, Junior Auxiliary partner to make one little girl’s wish come true
Sometimes wishes really do come true. Seven-year-old Gracie Dennis had her wish granted Sunday by Make-A-Wish Mississippi. “I had no idea,” Dennis said. The Junior ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, February 1, 2016 9:53 am
News
7th Chili Cook-off raises thousands
With a record number of people attending the Chili for Children Cook-Off, the chili ran low but the money raised was high. In it’s seventh ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, January 30, 2016 10:59 pm
News
Vicksburg drivers earn the city high marks in ranking
Vicksburg has been ranked as the number four city in Mississippi for fewest speeding related deaths and number eight for fewest distracted driving deaths. ConsumerAffairs ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, January 29, 2016 11:32 pm
News
Main Street board updated on consultants hired to beef up retail here
The city of Vicksburg is working hard to bring retail business to town and to keep them in town. The Retail Coach, a national retail ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, January 29, 2016 10:15 am
News
Glasper takes over as chair of VCVB board
A few changes have been made to the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau staff and board of directors. Willie Glasper was nominated and installed as ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, January 29, 2016 10:10 am
News
Attempted abduction reported Thursday morning
An abduction and assault reportedly occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning in Warren County. A woman placed a 911 call just after 3:30 ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, January 29, 2016 10:04 am
BREAKING NEWS
Abduction and assault reported in Warren County
An abduction and assault reportedly occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning in Warren County. A woman placed a 911 call just after 3:30 ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, January 28, 2016 8:17 pm
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