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Sports

Southern runs past Alcorn State

LORMAN — A turnover filled game spelled disaster for Alcorn State, which fell behind early and never quite gained its footing in the 41-33 loss ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, October 29, 2016 8:35 pm

News

Tallulah Academy takes district title

TALLULAH — Tallulah Academy’s impressive second quarter was better than Franklin Academy’s strong second half. Ryan Hodge rushed for 209 yards and three touchdowns, as ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, October 29, 2016 2:08 am

Local

Pageants in city Sunday

Vicksburg will be a little bit more glamorous this weekend as women and teens from Mississippi will come to town vying for a crown. Two ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, October 28, 2016 8:04 pm

Education

New lab materials on way for academy

Students at the Academy of Innovation are set to have new lab materials to use at the school. The school board voted Thursday to approve ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, October 28, 2016 8:03 pm

Sports

Vicksburg’s Johnson, Moore challenging county records

When it comes to quarterback Joe Johnson and wide receiver Raheem Moore it’s best to just stand back and watch them do what they do ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, October 28, 2016 9:00 am

Education

Students, teachers take stand

For the second year in a row, Emmarie Flaggs took a stand and stayed outside all night, a total of 12 hours from 5 p.m. ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, October 27, 2016 9:29 am

News

Cunny, 92, says keeping on the go key to quality of life

Staying active throughout life is important for the quality of life a person has. Bob Cunny, 92, was the oldest participant in the Over the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, October 27, 2016 9:26 am

Sports

WC’s charity game raises nearly $1,000 for Blair E. Batson

While Pikachu, a strawberry, a sumo wrestler and Willie Robertson rounded the bases at Lucy Young Field, a young hunter, a skeleton, a witch and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 9:04 am

Education

Catching the Bug: Local science teacher finds her second career

  A local second career teacher never saw herself in the classroom, but has found the perfect fit in a school where she truly feels ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:42 am

Education

The Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation makes a visit to Bowmar and Dana Road Elementary Schools

  Molly the Fire Safety Dog visited both Bowmar Elementary School and Dana Road Elementary School Monday morning to share with children how to be ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:38 am

Sports

Warren Central hosts Halloween softball game Tuesday

Spooky activity will be detected at Warren Central’s Lucy Young softball field Tuesday night. Goblins and witches might be found running the bases in a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, October 24, 2016 9:00 am

Sports

Pilgrim shepherds home national title

One of Vicksburg’s very own has brought home a national tennis championship. Jeffrey Pilgrim helped capture the United States Tennis Association League Adult 18 and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, October 22, 2016 11:42 pm

News

Gators clinch a playoff berth

Even with four turnovers, Vicksburg High battled through its mistakes to hold on to a 34-26 homecoming win against Canton on Friday night. Joe Johnson ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, October 22, 2016 1:11 am

Education

Vicksburg High preps for Singe Feaste

  The royal court invites all of Vicksburg to attend a dinner theater of proper Renaissance proportions. The choral department of Vicksburg High School is ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, October 21, 2016 8:23 pm

News

Three new students hope to learn about America, share their cultures

St. Aloysius High School has three fresh faces on its rolls this year. Seniors Jorrit Willensen of the Netherlands and Leonardo Diaz Gustafsson of Sweden ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, October 21, 2016 9:55 am

News

New starting block dedicated at YMCA pool will help local swimmers compete

Members of the Vicksburg Swim Association are going to be diving a little better this winter. Proceeds from a raffle and a donation by the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, October 21, 2016 12:56 am

Education

Sherman Avenue students get positive lesson in good behavior

  Bad behavior? Just cut it! Sherman Avenue Elementary School is implementing a new district-wide behavior initiative called PBIS, positive behavior intervention support. The school’s ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, October 20, 2016 9:55 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Spooky Sprint set for downtown Saturday

  Goblins and ghouls will be working on their fitness Saturday as they race around downtown Vicksburg. Vicksburg Catholic School is hosting their second annual ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 9:53 am

Local

Love of math, children, lead to teaching career

  Tamakki Burks didn’t plan on becoming a teacher until she found she had a natural talent for working with children through her love of ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, October 18, 2016 9:33 am

News

Snapping losing skid makes PCA happy

A football team filled with energy and clad in pink gear, jumped and cheered throughout their homecoming and senior night with the belief they were ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, October 18, 2016 8:52 am

Education

District officials tout safety during National Bus Safety Week

The Vicksburg Warren School District has 142 buses that transport approximately 6,500 students twice daily. Transportation director Robert Bass is using this week, National Bus ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, October 17, 2016 10:52 am

News

Alcorn State slides past Texas Southern

LORMAN — A blocked punt at the beginning of the fourth quarter gave Alcorn State all it needed to secure a 23-20 homecoming victory against ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Sunday, October 16, 2016 12:28 am

Sports

PCA beats Benton to end 16-game losing skid

Nearly two years to the day since they last walked off the field a winner, the Porters Chapel Academy Eagles got to do it in ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, October 15, 2016 1:19 am

Local

Heritage Guild works to preserve local history, improve schools

  Did you know Jane Ellen McAllister, a Vicksburg native, was the first African- American woman to receive a doctorate in education? Or, did you ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, October 14, 2016 9:35 am

Local

Christian athletes take to football field to express faith

  Encouragement and strength was expressed to local high school athletes who are looking to God for guidance. Christian athletes from four area high schools ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, October 13, 2016 11:16 am

Local

Local organizations work to aid those affected by violence

  October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Georgia Grodowitz, executive director of Haven House Family Shelter, said in addition to aiding women and children ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 9:27 am

Education

They’ve got the music in them

  Danielle Miller wanted a career teaching music but it all came together for her in a way she didn’t exactly expect. “It’s been a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 9:39 am

Local

Volunteers here awaiting marching orders after Matthew

  In Hurricane Matthew’s aftermath, hundreds of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps FEMA Corps volunteers are preparing to follow in its wake to help in ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 9:37 am

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