News
Class shows amateurs how to take better photos with iPhones
Amateur photographers looking to brush up their skills have a variety of options in Vicksburg. The Conservatory of the Fine Arts began offering classes in ...
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News
Ministry to bring hunting event for people with disabilities to county
Hope Outdoors is coming to Warren County for the first time to spread its ministry through an outdoor hunting event for people with disabilities. “It’s ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, August 31, 2015 9:37 am
News
Vicksburg starting to feel like home
The most frequently asked question I have gotten from friends and family since I moved to Vicksburg are, “Are you hanging out with people?” and ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, August 31, 2015 8:57 am
News
Katrina brought terrible devastation, but also brought out the best in people
‘The worst of times, but the best of times’ Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast like none before it, leaving devastation ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, August 29, 2015 12:42 am
Faith
CPC hosts reception for grand re-opening
Three women who wanted to make a difference opened the Center for Pregnancy Choices 26 years ago, and Thursday marked a new beginning for the ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, August 29, 2015 12:37 am
News
Truck passenger injured as tire explodes in fire
The brakes on a tractor-trailer overheated Thursday just before 9 a.m., causing a tire on the stopped trailer to explode in flames. The explosion injured ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, August 28, 2015 11:17 am
News
Brick sales help fund projects
The Vicksburg Main Street program is hitting the bricks in an effort to raise money for the organization and make a mark downtown. The brickscape ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, August 27, 2015 12:14 pm
News
Downtown tax district renewed
The Vicksburg Main Street program will continue to generate revenue from a property millage in their taxing district. The resolution for a special assessment rate ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 12:14 pm
News
YMCA names new director
The search is over. After a lengthy search, Phillip Doiron has been named the new executive director of the Vicksburg YMCA. He will assume the ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 11:58 am
News
Belk purchased in $3 billion deal
Sycamore Partners will now be the new owners of Belk Inc., announcing Monday they had agreed to purchase the popular retailer for approximately $3 billion. ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 11:39 am
News
Football Friday brings back memories
High school football started Friday night, and while I was at the Red Carpet Bowl, I couldn’t help but think back to my high school ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, August 24, 2015 3:12 pm
News
Local woman hosts one-week boutique
Brand name items are on sale for discounted prices in Vicksburg Saturday. Sassy Seconds Vicksburg began their public sale Friday and will continue Saturday from ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, August 22, 2015 12:00 am
News
Success of Gator Bait linked to strong volunteers
This weekend, athletes will converge on Eagle Lake to participate in the Gator Bait triathlon, but none of it would be possible without the support ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, August 21, 2015 10:08 am
News
United Way campaign off and running
The United Way of West Central Mississippi is preparing to get its annual fundraising campaign season off and running like never before. The United Way ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, August 21, 2015 10:03 am
News
Rotarians mourn the loss of Jones
When members of Vicksburg’s Rotary Club come together Thursday for their weekly meeting, the club’s longtime secretary will not be there, leaving an open seat ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, August 20, 2015 10:43 am
Columnists
The strange concept of time management
Time is a strange concept for me. Time management has never been something I was good at understanding. I just have no concept of time ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, August 17, 2015 10:00 am
News
The strange concept of time management
Time is a strange concept for me. Time management has never been something I was good at understanding. I just have no concept of time ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, August 17, 2015 9:26 am
Local
Scout attends national conference
David Osburn, a ninth-grader at St. Aloysius, has been a Boy Scout since first grade, and joined the scouts’ national honor society last year. Recently, ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:20 am
Business
Cinnamon Tree celebrates 30 years in downtown
For 30 years the people of Vicksburg have been shopping at The Cinnamon Tree. The store’s size, location and products may have changed, but the ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:05 am
News
Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District holds annual banquet at city auditorium
The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District held their annual banquet Thursday at the Vicksburg City Auditorium. “We’re here to bring awareness about conservation ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:00 am
Local
Cultural foundation to host fundraising competition
The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is looking to give away $1,000 to one talented Vicksburg resident. The foundation will be raising the roof through a ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, August 14, 2015 10:38 am
News
McRaven House sold to Magee couple
Vicksburg has had multiple historic homes sell in the recent weeks. Dr. Steven Reed and his wife Kendra closed on the McRaven House Monday. The ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, August 13, 2015 9:51 am
Faith
Pregnancy center seeks new director
In its 26th year in Vicksburg, the Center for Pregnancy Choices is experiencing a few choices of its own. The center is looking for a ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 11:34 am
News
A birthday adventure to remember
Birthdays are weird. It’s something I look forward to in the months before it gets here, but then when it arrives I start to wonder ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, August 10, 2015 10:39 am
Education
Hundreds show school spirit at pep rally
The sounds of high school marching bands and cheerleaders welcomed hundreds of people to the Outlets at Vicksburg Saturday morning during the annual Citywide Pep ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, August 9, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Transition to junior high brings apprehension
The transition from sixth to seventh grade is traumatic for some students. “It’s going to be hard,” seventh-grader Johnathan Chandler said. Seventh- and eighth-grade students ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, August 9, 2015 12:00 am
News
Purple Heart recipient prefers to honor others
James Hearn has seen a lot in his lifetime and through his military service in Vietnam, has received scars — both physical and emotional. He also ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, August 9, 2015 12:00 am
News
Elks raise money for police officer
People across the community came together Saturday to support a friend in need. Vicksburg Elks Lodge No. 95 hosted a lunch and rummage sale to ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, August 9, 2015 12:00 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch SWAC College Basketball Games – Friday, November 8
SWAC teams are on Friday’s college basketball schedule for one game, the Grambling Tigers squaring off against the…
Magic vs. Pelicans Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 8
The Orlando Magic (3-6) will try to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the New Orleans…
November 8 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
Friday’s NHL lineup features several top-tier games, including a matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals.…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: SWAC Games Today, November 8
The SWAC college basketball lineup on Friday, which includes the Grambling Tigers versus the Ole Miss Rebels, is…
How to Watch the Magic vs. Pelicans Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for November 8
A pair of sliding teams square off when the Orlando Magic (3-6) host the New Orleans Pelicans (3-6)…
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