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Education

Miss Mississippi encourages Redwood Elementary students

The students of Redwood Elementary got a visit from Mississippi royalty Thursday morning. Miss Mississippi Laura Lee Lewis was the guest speaker at the school’s ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, November 14, 2016 9:45 am

News

Tree lighting helps ring in the season

The Christmas season got into full swing in Vicksburg Saturday with a visit from jolly old St. Nick himself. The 12th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 12, 2016 11:02 pm

News

Crowds flock to the Outlets for Extravaganza

Deals, giveaways and raffles filled the walkways of the Outlets at Vicksburg Saturday as people clamored to purchase tickets gaining access to the annual shoppers ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:59 pm

News

Salvation Army kicks off annual bell ringing campaign

Bells are ringing and the angels are on the tree. It’s Christmas time again in Vicksburg and this year’s Salvation Army red kettle campaign officially ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:58 pm

News

Tallulah back in eight-man title game

After a tight first quarter, Tallulah Academy ran away from Collegiate Christian on Friday night. The Trojans totaled 410 rushing yards and cruised to a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 12, 2016 1:09 am

News

Area students mark National Key Club week

High school students around the country and in Vicksburg recognized this past week as National Key Club Week. At St. Aloysius High School, Key Club ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 11, 2016 11:54 pm

News

Flashes romp over Cathedral in opener

St. Aloysius’ boys soccer season got off to a hot start. The Flashes scored five goals in the first 17 minutes and blazed past Cathedral ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 11, 2016 12:12 pm

News

Grant will mean more graphic novels at library

Over the next eight months, Superman, Spiderman and a number of other superheroes will fly into the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. The library is getting ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 11, 2016 9:43 am

Faith

Churches come together for annual Operation Christmas Child effort

An annual tradition of giving to those in need at Christmas is gearing up this November, and the time is now to start collecting donations. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, November 10, 2016 11:10 am

News

First-time voters speak out about Tuesday’s election

People flocked to the polls Tuesday to let their voice be heard on who they wanted to be president of the United States, and some ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, November 10, 2016 11:05 am

News

Exit interviews show voters passionate for their candidates, strongly founded in their faith

Voters in Vicksburg went to 22 precincts Tuesday to cast their vote for the next president of the United States. Just like the country, many ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 10:19 am

News

Tallulah one step away from title game

With the first round of the playoffs in the books for the MAIS eight-man division, Tallulah Academy is preparing for its next game in the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 8:45 am

Education

Schwartz: Teaching is my ‘destiny’

Amy Schwartz thought she was going to become a nurse when she was younger, but her first job out of high school working with children ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 10:10 am

Education

Candidates parade at Beechwood

At noon Monday Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton were spotted in Vicksburg — at Beechwood Elementary School to be exact. The candidates dressed in their ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 10:02 am

Education

Day of development

Local students explored career paths in law, medicine, government, engineering, education and more through local businesses, industries and institutions in Vicksburg. The Junior Auxiliary of ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 9:43 am

Faith

Trinity Temple to host comedy show fundraiser

Everybody needs a laugh sometimes and one local church is looking to bring laughter to Vicksburg. Trinity Temple Baptist Church is presenting a comedy show ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 9:41 am

Local

Pregnancy center’s goal defending life

Defending life is what’s most important to the Center for Pregnancy Choices. Thursday night. the center held its annual fundraising banquet in an effort to ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 5, 2016 6:13 pm

News

Tallulah Academy advances in 8-man playoffs

Humphreys Academy might have scored first Friday night against Tallulah Academy, but its five turnovers helped Tallulah score 40 straight points and take a 62-18 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, November 5, 2016 1:31 am

Local

Vicksburg Orchestral Society concert Sunday at 4 p.m.

The volunteer musicians who comprise the Vicksburg Orchestral Society will present a concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 900 ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 4, 2016 9:40 pm

Local

About 3,500 bras — and still counting — benefit cancer fight

Drivers on the I-20 bridge may do a double take this weekend when they glance over at the Old Highway 80 bridge. That bridge is ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 4, 2016 9:32 pm

Sports

Vicksburg’s Holland set to compete in New York City Marathon

A competitive nature and a strong will made Vicksburg resident Megan Holland a competitive runner. This Sunday, Holland will participate in the largest marathon in ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 4, 2016 9:00 am

News

Alcorn heads out to Prairie View

Alcorn State’s two game winning streak came to an end last week at the hands of Southern University, and now the Braves are hitting the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, November 4, 2016 8:55 am

Local

Hospital Auxiliary’s fund raiser continues through Friday

Now that Halloween is over, the Christmas shopping season is commencing in Vicksburg with a jewelry and accessory sale benefiting local students looking to enter ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, November 3, 2016 9:25 am

Sports

Gators out to shore up playoff seeding

Marcus Rogers isn’t looking back. He’s ready to move forward. The Vicksburg High School football coach is getting his team prepared to visit Holmes County ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, November 3, 2016 8:22 am

Local

Health groups come together for ‘Welloween’

A spooky, healthy time was had by an older crowd last week at a health fair created to connect people with healthcare options in Vicksburg. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 11:57 am

Sports

Tallulah Academy begins quest for second title

Heading into playoff season Tallulah Academy is thriving in the MAIS eight-man division, with an undefeated team looking to go to its third consecutive championship ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 8:52 am

Education

Gross enjoys challenging her students

Every student deserves to be challenged. That is fourth grade teacher Kristy Gross’ educational philosophy. Gross is in her second year as a fourth grade ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 10:35 am

Local

It’s time for your flu shot

Flu shots are recommended every fall to protect the public from getting sick. Even though some local healthcare providers and pharmacists are reporting they haven’t ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, October 31, 2016 11:01 am

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