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Beechwood students eager to read

Beechwood Elementary treated 48 fifth- and sixth-grade students who earned the required number of accelerated reader points for each grading periods to an end-of-the-year celebration ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Friday, May 20, 2016 9:49 am

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Table tennis duo making waves

Vicksburg residents Bill Seabergh and Charlie Lutz bounced their way into the senior Olympics in Birmingham, Alabama next year. The duo took home gold in ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:36 am

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Reflecting on one year of sports journalism

Saturday marked my 365th day living in Vicksburg. And it’s pretty much everything I expected my first year to be. There’s been frustration, anger, disappointment, ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:21 am

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Vicksburg’s Miles eyes national competition

Vicksburg High graduating senior Leon Miles has his eyes set on spending part of the summer 1,925 miles away in California. However, he needs some ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:16 am

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Coachable moments

For former players, coaching is a career that allows them to shape the lives of future athletes. Others simply stumble into the position because their ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Saturday, May 14, 2016 8:28 pm

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Jabour, Wooten sign with East Central’s tennis program

Warren Central seniors Joseph Jabour and William Wooten have served their way to playing tennis at the next level. The duo inked their commitment letters ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Saturday, May 14, 2016 12:40 am

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Gators tie Clinton in spring scrimmage

The only thing more entertaining than the action in Vicksburg’s spring game against Clinton was figuring out which team had the lead. The Gators’ scoreboard ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Friday, May 13, 2016 8:58 am

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City pool offers fun exercise option with swim lessons

Beginning Wednesday through Friday, registration for the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program will be held at the Vicksburg City Pool from 10 a.m. ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:50 am

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Gators gear up to face Clinton star Akers in spring game Thursday

Clinton quarterback Cam Akers might have all eyes on him in his senior season, but Vicksburg wants to close the blinds on his shine. The ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 8:52 am

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St. Al’s girls doubles face Laurel in state tournament

Accumulating an undefeated season is a gift and a curse. On one hand, it shows the team or individual is superior to their opponents, yet ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 9:31 am

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Warren County a good place for youth tennis

The beauty of tennis is in the respect the game demands for its players. Spectators know when to cease celebratory applause, opponents exchange salutations after ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 9:28 am

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Warren Central, VHS begin individual tennis tournament

As Warren Central’s turnaround season draws to a close, the Vikings will head east on I-20 for one last tournament. Warren Central will send eight ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Monday, May 9, 2016 8:56 am

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VJHS’ Council headed to elite hoops camp

So far, 2016 has been a good year for Vicksburg Junior High’s Nicholaus Council. His basketball team won the eighth-grade boys’ Little Six Championship in ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Thursday, May 5, 2016 9:03 am

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44% of children overweight or obese in 51st ranked Mississippi

In the Deep South, food is a congenial tool whose consequences are dealt with in hindsight. But the warm-hearted traditions of recipe sharing and elaborate ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 9:50 am

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Mothers of athletes should take pride this Mothers Day

Mothers across the country will be celebrated for their care and nurture come Sunday. Breakfast will be served in bed, crafty gifts will be exchanged ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:56 am

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Madison Central receives tough outing from Vikings

Parents have commended Warren Central’s tennis coach Jeff Pilgrim on turning the Vikings into a competitive team. Although Warren Central’s 7-0 loss to Madison Central ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Friday, April 29, 2016 4:19 am

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Amount of errors uncommon for Warren Central

Through the first two months and 26 games of the season, Warren Central’s baseball team committed just 32 errors. That was until the Vikings played ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Friday, April 29, 2016 4:18 am

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Hometown medical provides supplies

Over the last 30 years, Hometown Medical has served Vicksburg and its home health care patients with equipment and supplies. Hometown Medical stocks its shelves ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:09 am

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VHS softball routed in Game 1 by Lake Cormorant

The hits for Lake Cormorant came early and with ease against Vicksburg High Tuesday evening in the opener of their Class 5A softball playoff series. ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 8:56 am

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Baseball, much like softball, has become enjoyable to watch

Within the next two years, I can honestly see myself becoming a baseball fan. This eerily inevitable revelation comes at a time when the past ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:40 am

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St. Aloysius tennis prepare for MAIS north state tournament

St. Aloysius tennis continues to have the advantage over its opponents. The girls’ team placed first overall in the MAIS District 3-AAA tournament Monday at ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:35 am

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VNMP host to many unique monuments

Visitors travel the Vicksburg National Military Park’s tour road to gauge the aesthetics of the park. Once inside, visitors are greeted by alluring monuments on ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Monday, April 25, 2016 9:21 am

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Local man starts kickstarter for growing sport

Larry Storey unconventionally thought about the final product when he crossed basketball and playing Frisbee and invented a new sport. Storey developed disc hoops after ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Friday, April 22, 2016 9:12 am

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Lady Vikes on a high heading into playoffs

In a doubleheader against Madison Central in the regular-season finale Tuesday, Warren Central’s softball team was run-ruled 14-4 in the first game but rallied back ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Thursday, April 21, 2016 9:29 am

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Hinds Community College LPN students take five of seven categories in statewide contest

In medicine, knowledge makes all the difference in saving a patient’s life. Students at the Vicksburg-Warren campus of Hinds Community College proved they thoroughly know ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:55 am

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Clinton blows out Lady Vikes again

Warren Central’s softball team was dominated by Clinton, again, on Monday. Clinton scored eight runs in the second inning to put the game out of ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 2:32 am

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City’s layout, facilities help keep us in shape

Saturday’s Rhythm Run 5K was one of many endurance races Vicksburg hosts every year. But the frequency of those races highlight how the city’s landscape ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 2:29 am

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WC powerlifting places in state tournament

After traveling to Jackson Friday afternoon for weigh-ins, the next step for the Warren Central powerlifting team was to showcase their strength with the best ... Read more

by Alex Swatson, Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:42 am

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