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Lifestyles

DOUBLE THE LOVE: Hopkins family welcomes two grandchildren on the same day

The odds of two siblings having children born on the same day are a million to one — but in spite of all the challenges ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Sunday, April 16, 2023 8:00 am

Local

‘Mr. Mayor, rebuild this wall’: Hosemann, Hopson announce $2 million in funding for Old Courthouse Wall repairs

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Sen. Briggs Hopson, both of Vicksburg, formally announced on Wednesday $2 million in state funding to support ongoing repairs ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:46 pm

Columnists

GUIZERIX: New experiences for a COVID Catholic

As part of Easter observations this past week, I spent Saturday night at St. Paul Catholic Church, serving as cantor for Easter Vigil. While I ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 4:00 am

Local

TORNADO RECOVERY: Donation site relocated to South Delta High School

UPDATE: The distribution center will not open Tuesday as originally reported. Volunteers are working to relocate items and establish order at the new site. The ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, April 10, 2023 5:43 pm

Local

Residents Beware: Distemper on the rise among local raccoon population

For the last two months, the city of Vicksburg’s animal control office has collected an average of five raccoons per week due to a statewide ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, April 6, 2023 3:15 pm

Local

NEEDS FOR ROLLING FORK: Community Distribution Site has reached capacity

The Community Distribution Site at the Sharkey-Issaquena Academy has reached capacity for donated items, the Sharkey County Emergency Management Agency announced Thursday morning. “At this ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:52 am

Local

Household Hazardous Waste Day set for June 3

Warren County’s Household Hazardous Waste Day event is officially set for June 3 at Sherman Avenue Elementary School. The Board of Supervisors during its Monday ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:06 am

Columnists

GUIZERIX: Feds, keep paying attention to the South Delta

The news of President Joe Biden’s visit to Rolling Fork surprised the community last week. It was wonderful that the Commander-In-Chief and First Lady decided ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Warren County Supervisors recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Warren County Board of Supervisors joined with Haven House Family Shelter Monday to recognize the need for ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 3:52 pm

Business

ORDER UP: Chuck’s Dairy Bar gets help from food trucks

The people of Rolling Fork have lost much over the last few weeks: their homes, churches, places of business and the town lunch counter, Chuck’s ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 2:49 pm

Business

Local B&Bs offering discounts for Mighty ‘Sip Fest

The Mighty ‘Sip Fest will run from April 13-16, and Vicksburg’s bed and breakfasts are offering special incentives for guests planning to stay for the ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Biden lists names of 13 killed by tornado in Rolling Fork

President Joe Biden and a delegation comprised of federal and state officials toured Rolling Fork on Friday, one week after an EF-4 tornado nearly leveled ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, March 31, 2023 5:37 pm

Local

‘3 to 5 minutes’: A Rolling Fork resident’s tale of tornado survival

After a long day at work and a few hours with a dead cell phone, Lisa Scott and her husband, Randy Scott, sat down in ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, March 31, 2023 5:01 pm

Local

BIDEN: Rolling Fork tornado is ‘tough stuff’

President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and a delegation of federal and state officials arrived in Rolling Fork Friday morning to tour the ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, March 31, 2023 1:22 pm

Local

A servant’s heart: Tracey Porter is first in line when disaster strikes

Tracey Porter is no stranger to being a public servant. While she spends her spare time serving with the Volunteer Fire Departments at Valley Park ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, March 31, 2023 9:00 am

Columnists

GUIZERIX: Rolling Fork is a town of Survivors

I put my daughter to bed at 8 p.m. this past Friday night. By 8:30 p.m., Rolling Fork as we knew it was gone. After ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Distribution Center: Rolling Fork’s needs changing by the day

Pallets of donations and the rattle of shopping carts have replaced the sound of children at play in the gymnasium at Sharkey-Issaquena Academy in Rolling ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 3:20 pm

Local

#JaySmiledToday: Rolling Fork boy injured in tornado hospitalized in Memphis

The life of Gregory Brady Jr., nicknamed “Jay,” changed forever after the 10-year-old’s home was reduced to rubble on top of him and his family. ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 27, 2023 9:36 am

Local

UPDATE: MEMA confirms 23 dead in tornado outbreak

At least 23 people are confirmed dead in Mississippi following a major tornado that hit Rolling Fork, Anguilla and Silver City Friday night. The Mississippi ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, March 25, 2023 7:57 am

BREAKING NEWS

ROLLING FORK: Warren and Issaquena County Sheriff’s Offices among those en route to tornado site

UPDATE 10 p.m.: Hospitals in Vicksburg, Jackson and Greenville have begun accepting patients injured by the tornado in Rolling Fork. UPDATE 9:30 p.m.: NATIONAL GUARD ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, March 24, 2023 9:30 pm

Local

Tornado strikes Rolling Fork, Anguilla leaving damage to homes, injured people

A tornado hit Rolling Fork and several other towns in the South Delta Friday night, leaving a path of destruction, injuries and at least one ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, March 24, 2023 9:00 pm

Local

WEATHER ALERT: Warren County at risk for supercell thunderstorms late Friday

The worst of the storm system originally projected to hit Warren County on Friday night has moved north to Arkansas, but forecasters say there is ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, March 24, 2023 11:20 am

Crime

‘No one is being cooperative’: Two detained in Martha Street shooting, released

Two detained individuals were questioned and released late Thursday night following a shooting incident at Martha and Grammar streets in Vicksburg. Members of the Vicksburg ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, March 24, 2023 1:15 am

Crime

‘Multiple Shots’ on Martha Street Thursday night

What is thought to be at least two separate shooting incidents left portions of Martha and Grammar streets in Vicksburg riddled with bullet holes Thursday ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, March 23, 2023 10:34 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Parish Running & Walking Club hits the streets for second season

Vicksburgers wanting to enjoy downtown views and improve health and wellness are invited to join the Parish Running and Walking Club, which entered its second ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, March 23, 2023 2:05 pm

Columnists

GUIZERIX: Buongiorno to y’all

I’m back this week after a much-overdue vacation to the beautiful country of Italy, during which my husband and I visited four cities and saw ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 4:00 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Mighty ‘Sip Fest planners host kickoff at The Rose of Vicksburg

Planners, vendors and stakeholders in the upcoming Mighty ‘Sip Fest event gathered on Tuesday at The Rose of Vicksburg for a kickoff party. The event ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, March 11, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Warren County digitizing records with $400k of ARPA funds

Warren County will soon have its records dating back to 1807 available in a digital format. The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted in favor ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:17 am

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