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News

Community service event at military park Saturday

One way locals can contribute to the community during the giving season is through service. The Vicksburg National Military Park is hosting a community service ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 1, 2016 9:40 am

News

Vicksburg group training for weekend’s St. Jude Marathon

A local group of friends is taking on the challenge of a lifetime pushing their bodies to the limit in order to bring attention to ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 10:31 am

Education

Nichols an advocate for students

On the bottom floor of Warren Central Junior High School, there are no seventh or eighth grade students. Located down two flights of stairs is ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 9:42 am

Local

Beechwood set for annual charity night

A Vicksburg Christmas tradition to support two local organizations is in preparations for another year of food, fun and fundraising. The annual Beechwood Children’s Charity ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, November 28, 2016 9:47 am

Local

Annual Holly Days event expected to attract hundreds

The holiday cheer will continue this weekend in Vicksburg with a shopping event highlighting arts and crafts plus local entertainment to support a historic organization. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, November 28, 2016 9:40 am

Sports

Stuart is Warren Central’s first volleyball all-star

Sydney Stuart is working to make a name for volleyball at Warren Central. Stuart was recently selected to play in the Mississippi Association of Coaches ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, November 28, 2016 7:34 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Big crowds, sales numbers up downtown Saturday

Small businesses in Vicksburg saw a good amount of traffic Saturday. Multiple businesses reported to Vicksburg Main Street executive director Kim Hopkins their sales numbers ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 26, 2016 8:37 pm

News

Since 2002, Storehouse feeds area’s hungry

During the holiday season,  many thoughts go to those in need and how to best serve them. One local resource that works to feed the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 26, 2016 8:33 pm

News

Grant helping police encourage citizens to buckle up

An Occupant Protection Grant awarded to the Vicksburg Police Department is helping local officers protect citizens from unbelted traffic fatalities, injuries and crashes. Deputy Chief ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 26, 2016 8:29 pm

News

Whether real or fake, it’s Christmas tree time

As the Thanksgiving holiday comes to a close, people are starting to decorate their homes with trees and lights for the Christmas season. Different families ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 25, 2016 8:16 pm

News

15th Annual Breakfast with Santa — Vicksburg tradition — set for Dec. 10

Santa Claus is coming to town. In two weeks, Jolly Old Saint Nick will be in town for breakfast with the children of Vicksburg. The ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 25, 2016 8:15 pm

Columnists

Where will Bulldog ornament hang?

Christmas traditions have always been very important to me. I remember when I was a little girl, my family would pack up the car and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 25, 2016 8:01 pm

Local

City ambulance service rates going up for insurance companies

Ambulance service rates from the city are going up for insurance companies at the beginning of the year. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 25, 2016 9:36 am

News

On your mark, get ready, shop!

Following the traditional biggest retail-shopping day of the year — Black Friday —there is a shopping holiday meant just for the small, locally owned businesses ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 8:00 pm

News

Local children reveal what they are thankful for

The youngest of Vicksburg’s citizens have been thinking about what makes them feel grateful at Thanksgiving. From superheroes to family members, children ages 3 and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 8:00 pm

News

Don’t forget that special ingredient

In the next 24 hours many family cooks will be preparing to create their holiday meal. As they pull out recipes, set out the plates ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 9:16 am

Education

Warren Central Intermediate teacher didn’t envision a teaching career

Veronica Jefferies’ love for mathematics took her career to a place she didn’t know she wanted it to go. She is a fifth grade math ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 9:44 am

Education

Bovina students, faculty and staff record district’s highest rating

Students at Bovina Elementary School recently got the opportunity to have a little fun celebrating their success. Students, parents, teachers, administrators and staff of the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, November 21, 2016 9:18 am

News

Planetarium brings the stars to St. Al

The students at Vicksburg Catholic Schools got an out of this world visit Friday. A mobile planetarium called the Digital Starlab from the University of ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, November 21, 2016 9:17 am

Local

Like a large family meal, Granny’s Kitchen plans Thanksgiving Wednesday

This Thanksgiving, the Vicksburg community is coming together to feed those in need of a helping hand. For the third year, Emmarie Flaggs is organizing ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 19, 2016 7:12 pm

Education

RC Early College students join tribe with Learning Center students

A North American Indian ceremony with feasting and dancing took place Friday as two schools became one tribe. In a room at the Vicksburg campus ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 19, 2016 7:07 pm

Education

Vicksburg Warren School District honors nine schools with improved test scores

The Vicksburg Warren School Board honored nine of its schools for their improved test scores at Thursday night’s board meeting held in the district’s boardroom. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 18, 2016 8:51 pm

Business

Bowmar students learn from local banking experts

Local students had a chance to learn important life skills on financial literacy with special guests in the classroom. Dana Tankersley’s sixth grade GATES class ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 18, 2016 11:43 am

Education

South Park students dive into their careers

Education is the foundation for employment. It is a message students have heard from Vicksburg Warren School District superintendent Chad Shealy, and South Park Elementary ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 18, 2016 11:42 am

News

Fast start propels Vikings past VHS

It only took the first half for both the Warren Central girls and boys soccer teams to get the win Thursday night against Vicksburg. Warren ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 18, 2016 8:37 am

Local

Turkey Trot Saturday to benefit Jacob’s Ladder

In preparation for the biggest eating day of the year, those in Vicksburg will be given the opportunity to take to the streets for a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:56 am

Local

Surgeon: Find ways to reduce stress in your life

Some people find the holiday season a little stressful with dinners to cook, presents to buy and family in town. However, stress can very negatively ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 9:31 am

Education

Teacher enjoys helping students uncover voices

Donna Carpenter has been a staple at Vicksburg High School for 30 years. Carpenter teaches senior English at the school, which consists of British literature, ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 9:47 am

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