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Education

Program pairs younger, older students

Fifty local ninth-graders made the day of 50 local kindergartners Friday. Each of the students at River City Early College High School were paired with ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 16, 2016 10:34 pm

News

Santa visits Kings students

In his busiest month of the year, Santa Claus took an hour of his time to visit the students at Kings Headstart Thursday morning. Santa ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 16, 2016 10:05 am

News

Former principal honored at St. Aloysius

St. Aloysius High School has a new name. No, the school isn’t changing, but the school building is now called the Father Alfred Camp Building  ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 16, 2016 10:00 am

Local

The Gilded Frame opens downtown

What’s in a frame? Valuable pictures, art pieces, flags, diplomas, article clippings and so much more to the person who owns the memories behind the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 15, 2016 10:01 am

Education

Governor tours VWSD schools to learn more about system’s innovative reputation

Gov. Phil Bryant simply had to see it for himself. The Mississippi governor had heard all of these great things going on. He heard it ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 15, 2016 9:57 am

Local

Delta Sigma Theta marks anniversary

The ruby anniversary of the local alumnae chapter of a traditionally crimson and cream sorority is being recognized with reunions and awards. The Vicksburg Alumnae ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:02 am

Education

Center offers tutoring, test preparation

Education is key to success, and a local school district employee is going the extra mile to help spread a more in-depth education to students ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 9:54 am

Education

Teacher says job is a calling

Lakeshia Perkins wears the fact that she truly cares for her students on her sleeve, and as their teacher, is proud to have a part ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 9:35 am

Local

YMCA plays host to gingerbread house workshop

From candy canes to gumdrops, sweet treats are an integral part of the holiday season. Local children took part in the age-old tradition of making gingerbread ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 12, 2016 9:09 am

Local

Student artwork on display at AOI

Down the rabbit hole and to the mad tea-party guests will go during an “Alice in Wonderland” themed art presentation and winter festival of sorts ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 12, 2016 9:05 am

News

Dozens of goats heading to Haiti

The song may go “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas,” but families outside the country will get a different animal this Christmas thanks to a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 10, 2016 6:20 pm

News

Hundreds turn out to have ‘Breakfast With Santa’

Through the seven levels of the Peppermint Stick Forest, past a sea of Gingerbread Apple Trees and into the Lollypop Woods sat Santa Claus himself. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 10, 2016 6:14 pm

News

Warren Central soccer blanks Ridgeland

Warren Central’s girls’ soccer team took the field Friday night in freezing temperatures ready to get a victory after four tough games against highly ranked ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 10, 2016 12:22 am

Local

Bell ringing a tradition of season

Outside grocery and department stores across Vicksburg and the country, businesses, organizations and individuals are volunteering hours of their time to ring a bell for ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 9, 2016 9:30 am

Sports

Vicksburg’s Banks joining Warren County’s soccer elite

Mikayla Banks is set to break a few records in her senior season. The Vicksburg High soccer player has already scored 18 goals in just ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 9, 2016 9:02 am

News

457 will benefit from Angel Tree efforts

There are 457 angels, young and old, in Warren County set to receive a joyful Christmas. Every one of the 336 children and 121 senior ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:33 am

News

‘Weed Warriors’ day at Vicksburg National Military Park canceled

After a series of unfortunate events, the Vicksburg National Military Park has to cancel the previously scheduled “Weed Warriors” Invasive Species Removal Volunteer Project. The ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:21 am

News

A change to the Angel Tree

So many people are in need, especially, during the holidays and it is too much for any single agency to provide for everyone. This year ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:00 am

News

Police investigate burglaries

Three local businesses reported being burglarized late Friday night in Vicksburg. At 11:30 p.m. Friday, a forced entry burglary was reported at Nash Family Dentistry, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 9:43 am

Education

Smith wants her students to ‘do things, to serve’

A lifetime of teaching has served Arlean Smith well. It’s become a part of who she is. The Warren Central High School teacher has a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 9:30 am

Education

AOI students serve up projects

Bon appetit! A semester long project for eighth grade students at the Academy of Innovation came to an end Friday as one student group was ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 5, 2016 10:26 am

News

Santa’s Slay set for CAP Center

The Vicksburg Child and Parent Center is taking the holiday to remind the community of the need to support and protect Vicksburg’s youngest citizens. The ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, December 5, 2016 10:08 am

News

Couple tie knot after nursing home romance

Love can be found in the most unexpected places. Shady Lawn Nursing Home is the setting of Jamie Hill, 57, and Marvin Howard’s, 88, love ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 2, 2016 8:41 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

12th annual V105.5 Caroling Contest kicks off tonight

Buddy the Elf says, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” The 12th annual V105.5 Vicksburg Christmas Caroling ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 2, 2016 8:25 pm

News

Two injured in accident

Two people were injured Thursday in a wreck between a log truck and a sports utility vehicle on U.S. 61 South. The driver, Kristy Luckett, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 2, 2016 9:53 am

News

Community comes together to celebrate renovated facility

A little dancing and some grilling welcomed people to the newly renovated pavilion at City Park Thursday night during the grand reopening ceremonies. The event ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 2, 2016 9:50 am

Sports

Second-half surge propels Gators over Raymond

The Vicksburg Gators started out in tight competition Thursday night against Raymond, but came out blazing after halftime to earn a 63-52 victory. The third ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, December 2, 2016 2:10 am

News

Local children delight at Christmas-themed train

Christmas cheer made a stop on the railroad in Vicksburg Wednesday night. Santa Claus and a group of elves spent the evening outside the Old ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 1, 2016 9:42 am

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