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News

Officials release more grand jury indictments

More indictments have been handed out since the grand jury met and since arraignments were held Friday, Oct. 30. A grand jury was summonsed in ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Sunday, December 13, 2015 12:00 am

News

VCVB board finally has quorum meeting

The Vicksburg Convention and Victors Bureau board of directors had seven members of the board in attendance at last week’s meeting, which was enough to ... Read more

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

News

Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah as Christians prepare for Christmas

Food, friends, family, tradition and togetherness are what Hanukkah is all about for Lesley Silver and her husband Daniel Boone. The first day of Hanukkah ... Read more

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

News

Man found guilty of sexual battery sentenced

A Vicksburg man who was found guilty by a jury of touching a 6-year-old girl inappropriately in July and August of 2013 was sentenced to ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 11, 2015 10:35 am

News

Part of city without power after crash

A vehicle crashed into a utility pole on the 1700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Thursday night. Shelia McKinnis at Entergy said they ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 11, 2015 10:24 am

Education

Parents rush to school as bomb threat news spreads

The number of parents lining the street and parking lot leading to Warren Central Junior High School increased quickly throughout the afternoon Wednesday as word ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 9:02 pm

News

Vicksburg Police Department seeks to renew accreditation

The Vicksburg Police Department is looking to maintain their top-notch standards for another three years, and the community is invited to put in its two-cents. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 9:38 am

Opinion

It’s time to take recycling seriously here

I confess, I am a bit of a hoarder. I’ve always been cognizant of the fact that I liked to keep things more than other ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 7, 2015 1:14 pm

News

Pair at work for VPD keeping residents safe

Taking over the family business happens a lot as generations progress, and this mother daughter team has chosen to spend their careers serving in uniform. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 7, 2015 1:09 pm

News

Annual arts and crafts show draws a crowd

Gifts, treats and Christmas music greeted shoppers on a warm, fall day in Vicksburg. The eighth annual Holly Days Arts and Crafts Show took place ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:00 am

Faith

Men sponsoring showings of evangelical film

Four local Christians are giving the gift of the reason for the season to the Vicksburg community this Christmas. Bill Lancaster, Robbie Howard, Bill Flatau ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 5, 2015 12:00 am

News

Caroling contest to conclude tonight

Listening to Christmas music is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit and the sounds of the season can be found at the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 5, 2015 12:00 am

News

Hare guilty in stabbing death

A local murder trial ends in a guilty verdict for a man accused of stabbing another man to death in 2013. A jury found Melvin ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 5, 2015 12:00 am

News

Live nativity Sunday night at Redwood Methodist Church

Jesus is the reason for the season, and Redwood United Methodist Church, 101 Redwood Road, wants to spread that message by hosting its annual live ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 4, 2015 11:12 am

News

Jury finds Strickland not guilty in sexual battery case

Not guilty was the jury’s verdict in a sexual battery without consent case of a 16-year-old girl in Vicksburg. Jereme Strickland, 39, was accused of ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 4, 2015 11:04 am

News

Shop small Saturday at Holly Days

Looking to buy Christmas presents locally? Even though Small Business Saturday is over, Vicksburg is giving the public a different opportunity to shop local. The ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 3, 2015 10:42 am

News

Benefit to provide for special needs individuals

During the Christmas season it is often becomes a gift to us to give to others. Beechwood’s Annual Children’s Charity Benefit will be at 6 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 9:17 am

News

County talks ferry, radios

The Warren County Board of Supervisors discussed four main points at length Monday in a two-hour informal meeting at the board’s office in preparation for ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 10:14 am

News

Dry, cool temps follow showers

The dog days of summer are behind us now with a few balmy, overcast days ushering in the cold. Rainy conditions will continue in Vicksburg ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 10:13 am

News

Post’s long-time employee has no plans to leave

There’s something to be said for a lifelong career in a profession you can still find joy in doing every day. That kind of loyalty ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, November 30, 2015 12:24 pm

News

Don’t get caught up with materialism

The holiday shopping season officially kicked off Friday, or really Thursday afternoon, with the illustrious Black Friday sales. The shopping weekend continued with Small Business ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, November 30, 2015 9:44 am

News

Shops ready for Small Business Saturday

The rush of the holiday season is upon us and once the hysteria has died down over all the Black Friday deals it’s time to ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 27, 2015 10:15 am

News

Firefighters: Thanksgiving Day meal all set

The firefighters at Fire Station No. 6, 912 Cherry St., enjoy cooking and eating together, especially on the holidays. Shift B is working its 7 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, November 26, 2015 12:00 am

News

Even on a holiday, some departments must be staffed

As schools let out and people rush out of their offices to begin their holiday celebrations, it’s important to remember not everyone has the luxury ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, November 26, 2015 12:00 am

News

Welcome Center busy during holiday season

Vicksburg is known as the key to the south, and being a key stop on I-20, the local state of Mississippi Welcome Center is looking ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 8:03 am

News

Rayford enjoys caring for others, staying busy

Giving time and energy to help those who need it is a calling, and Sally Rayford has turned her giving nature into a substantial career. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, November 23, 2015 11:18 am

News

Have a great Thanksgiving, Vicksburg

Thanksgiving might be my favorite holiday. I don’t know why I’ve always loved it so much. I guess any day centered around eating is right ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, November 23, 2015 10:58 am

News

Recommendations made to reduce crime, expedite processes

While many of the same reoccurring issues surfaced in the Grand Jury report issued at the end of the last grand jury of the year, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Sunday, November 22, 2015 12:00 am

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