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Local gun dealers weigh in on President’s gun control action

Following Monday’s executive gun control orders issued by President Barack Obama, questions were raised as to how the order would impact gun sales within the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 9:48 am

News

Crevitt: A career that spans from the street to the bench

All kinds of occupations wear uniforms, including law enforcement and judges who wear robes as they preside over the court. Many times lawyers advance their ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, January 4, 2016 10:28 am

News

Christmas didn’t feel like itself this year

I don’t want Christmas to be over. I don’t know if anyone ever really wants it to be over, but this year I really, really think ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, January 4, 2016 10:16 am

News

Mail, paper deliveries may be affected by coming flood

Residents of Eagle Lake, Kings and other communities are preparing for the worst with the impending flood said to crest in two weeks at 54 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Sunday, January 3, 2016 12:00 am

News

Businesses hope for best, prepare for worst case

With the impending flood set to hit Vicksburg in the coming weeks, many businesses on the shore of the Mississippi River and Yazoo River Diversion ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, January 2, 2016 10:12 am

News

2 homes, car destroyed in South Street fire

Homes and vehicles were destroyed and damaged by fire Friday morning. The homes and vehicles on the 1600 block of South Street caught fire around ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, January 2, 2016 10:09 am

BREAKING NEWS

Officials meet with Eagle Lake residents about detour

A community flood brief meeting was held Wednesday afternoon at Eagle Lake Fire Department with Sheriff Martin Pace and other officials to inform residents of ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 8:41 pm

News

Superintendent seeking funds to repair military park monuments

The Vicksburg National Military Park is Vicksburg’s main attraction and many are working together to make sure the park’s monuments and markers are preserved for ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 11:17 am

News

Many here prepare for Dec. 31 ‘watch night’ services

As the old year comes to a close and the new year begins, some will be watching bowl games, others will attend parties and then ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 10:36 am

News

Attorneys here earn statewide recognition

Sometimes we doubt our abilities and ourselves and then an acknowledgement gives us the encouragement that we may be on the right track. The Mississippi ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:09 pm

News

Trussell dedicated to serving others

During the holiday season, the United States Postal Service sees an increase in the amount of mail that travels through its doors and to the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 28, 2015 10:34 am

News

Control the only thing you can: yourself

As the year comes to a close, it becomes a good time to think back over the past year and look ahead for the year ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 28, 2015 10:06 am

News

The Mad Baker opens downtown

Those with a sweet tooth are going to find a few more options downtown to satisfy their cravings. The Mad Baker, owned by Live Work ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Sunday, December 27, 2015 12:00 am

News

Food trailer provides for those in need

Sometimes people can use their passion to make a difference in someone else’s life. Mary Chatten and Cecio Withrow, originally from California and one-year residents ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 26, 2015 10:08 am

Vicksburg Living

When Kennith Humphrey looks back at a completed work, he finds a piece far different than what he expected

Deep strokes from side to side in an array of colors molding and changing in the light becoming something and then reshaping into another unique ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 2:48 pm

News

VCH residents begin giving domino effect

The giving spirit is in the air and people all over town are catching it. Saturday night, the American Legion Post 3 came together for ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 9:40 am

Opinion

Wishing a joyous holiday season for all

Dear Santa, I’ve written so many letters to you over the years, but this year I’m stumped. Oh, Santa. I don’t know what to ask ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 21, 2015 11:31 am

News

Holiday store, restaurant hours often difficult to navigate

Most businesses will close at some point this week for the holiday, while others will continue to be open. Here are some of the hours ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 21, 2015 11:24 am

News

‘Mr. P.’ brightens day for students, staff at Bowmar Elementary

Some people are so inspiring it brings a tear to the eye of all who truly think about the impact that person has had on ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 21, 2015 11:21 am

News

Harcros, local girl donate to Center for Pregnancy Choices

For the second year in a row, Harcros Chemicals was able to donate money to a local nonprofit organization, and this year it just happened ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Sunday, December 20, 2015 12:00 am

News

Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder

A Vicksburg man who was found guilty by a jury two weeks ago of depraved heart murder in 2013, was sentenced to 25 years in ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 19, 2015 12:00 am

News

Economic Council talks roadways, education

Roadways and education were the hot topics among Vicksburg business leaders Wednesday. The Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce met for its final monthly luncheon ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:43 am

News

Attempted armed kidnapping leads to one in custody

A Warren County man is in custody Thursday accused of trying to use a weapon to abduct someone. Derrick McGee, 20, 320 Fisher Ferry Road, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:30 am

News

United Way makes giving easy

The calendar year may be wrapping up, but the United Way of West Central Mississippi is continuing its yearly fundraising campaign through the New Year. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 9:35 am

News

Measure VPD chief opposed fails in Congress

Congress has voted against a bill asking for larger transfer trucks to be allowed on the roadways. “We are happy to announce that was defeated ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 9:33 am

News

Boy’s act ‘incredibly stupid’ but not malicious

The lawyer of a Warren Central Junior High School student accused of bringing an explosive to the school last Wednesday is sharing his version of ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:14 am

News

School Nutrition Hero an advocate for the profession

Being named a School Nutrition Hero is not a title Sandy Hearn ever thought she’d have. Nominated with 38 other women across the country, local ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 14, 2015 11:26 am

News

Life’s about the journey, not the destination

I’m not allowed to tell people my mother’s age. Her birthday was last week, and I know how old she is but I won’t be ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 14, 2015 10:09 am

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