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It’s never too late to register to vote
The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming primary election has passed, but Warren County Circuit Clerk Jan Daigre is still encouraging people to ...
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Duff Green Mansion under new ownership
Even though it wasn’t the type of property she typically sells, Harley Halpin Caldwell of Coldwell Banker All Stars met with Harry Sharp just a ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:08 am
News
Blessed to have a little family time
I never know exactly how to tell me people I’m going to my family reunion. It’s not the most common of occurrences, and it’s hard for ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, July 13, 2015 10:29 am
News
Vicksburg Lions Club hosts peace poster contest
Sharing peace is a concept Lions Club International is bringing to kids in the form of an art project. The club hosts an annual Peace ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, July 12, 2015 7:14 am
News
CAP Center celebrates 30 years
The CAP center had its 30th Anniversary Banquet Gala Friday night at the Vicksburg Convention Center with local and national celebrities in attendance. “We’re so ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, July 12, 2015 6:27 am
News
Martin assumes new role with visitors’ bureau
Rick Martin has dedicated his career to service. He spent 39 years working for the National Park Service, and the last 16 of those years ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, July 11, 2015 12:00 am
News
College freshman serves mission trip at Chinese orphanage
While most incoming college freshmen are worried about registering for classes, living arrangements and moving, Erin Ingram was helping orphans in China. Ingram recently came ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, July 11, 2015 12:00 am
News
Duo donate time to run YMCA programs
Allison East and Millie Wolfe have given a huge portion of their lives to the Vicksburg YMCA, especially to the Warner-Tully Camp located in Port ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, July 10, 2015 10:27 am
Local
Downtown street closed for repairs
Executive Director of Main Street Kim Hopkins made her way down the 1200 block of Washington Street Wednesday morning, letting store owners know the block ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, July 9, 2015 11:16 am
News
Annual Ritz on the River just days away
As if you needed a reason to dress up, head out on the town and have a good time. But, in the event that you ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 11:01 am
News
Agreement allows law enforcement to train at Culkin Elementary
The former Culkin School on Culkin Road might no longer work to educate the next generation, but thanks to a working relationship between Warren County ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:55 am
Columnists
Officially making the move to Vicksburg
Even though I’ve lived in Vicksburg for three weeks now, this weekend was the first chance I have had to move my furniture into my ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, July 6, 2015 9:47 am
Education
Prather’s work impacts all VWSD students
Director of Federal Programs Laura Prather contributes to the education of every student in the Vicksburg Warren School District. “She is definitely a service provider ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, July 3, 2015 12:00 am
News
WINNING TRADITION: Mississippi Lions All-State Band wins competition in Hawaii
The Mississippi Lions All-State Band continued their winning tradition last week by winning their 31st International Lions Parade Champions title. Musicians in the 145-member band ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, July 3, 2015 12:00 am
News
Downtown a winner during pageant week
The Miss Mississippi pageant may be over, but the effects are lasting. Just days after Hannah Roberts was crowned the 2015 Miss Mississippi Saturday, downtown ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:33 am
News
Building for veterans: Vicksburg Carpet One helps wounded warriors
Stephen Siller was a member of Squad 1 of the Fire Department of New York on September 11, 2001. He wasn’t on duty that day, ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 10:47 am
News
Is there a change of heart?
Mississippi stands a house divided as its residents and elected officials debate whether the Confederate battle emblem in the upper left hand corner of the ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 12:49 pm
News
Starting to feel at home in Mississippi
For a girl who has lived in Alabama her whole life, moving to Mississippi has been a bit of a culture shock. The two sister ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, June 29, 2015 11:21 am
News
Now on to Miss America: New Miss Mississippi still in shock following Saturday’s crowning
The newly crowned Miss Mississippi 2015 Hannah Roberts was on her second wind Sunday morning after a late night of interviews and celebrations. With just ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, June 29, 2015 10:43 am
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Backstage is sanctuary for Miss Mississippi contestants
Behind the scenes at the Miss Mississippi Pageant is a curious place, and being able to peek behind the curtain is an occasion few experience. ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, June 28, 2015 2:54 am
News
Local religious leaders react to Supreme Court’s decision
Friday’s historic ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States in favor of the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide caused a stir around the ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, June 27, 2015 1:48 am
News
Miss Mississippi Pageant contestants live by four points of crown
Success, Scholarship, Service and Style are the four points of the Miss America crown, and they are held high throughout the entire Miss America Organization. ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, June 27, 2015 1:45 am
News
LENDING A HAND: Heltzel finds a way to help contestants
Contestants, dancers, production staff, pageant coordinators, stage crew, hostesses, princes and princesses all fill-up the halls of the Vicksburg Convention Center every day during pageant ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, June 26, 2015 12:22 pm
News
Keeping these contestants straight is a challenge
What’s in a name? Well, for four of this year’s Miss Mississippi contestants, whatever is in a name is the same for all four. This ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, June 26, 2015 12:16 pm
News
Contestants sign autographs at George Carr dealership
A parade of Honda, Buick, Ford and Nissan vehicles weaved its way through the parking lot of George Carr Buick GMC Cadillac in Vicksburg ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:30 am
News
Wardrobes, accessories arrive for Miss Mississippi
A parade of boy scouts, parents and pageant directors entered the loading dock of the Vicksburg Convention Center Sunday morning to deliver the contestant’s belongings ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, June 22, 2015 10:22 am
News
Pageant week begins with prince, princess crownings
Let the glitz and glamour commence, Miss Mississippi pageant week has officially begun. Contestants arrived in Vicksburg Saturday following a morning at the Blair E. ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, June 21, 2015 1:04 am
News
Hampton is Master Gardner of Year
Susan Hampton, a Vicksburg native and this year’s Master Gardener of the Year has been interested in gardening since she was a little girl. “When ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, June 19, 2015 9:17 am
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