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Crime

Suspects identified in Vicksburg drug bust ‘Operation Victory’

The Vicksburg Police Department on Friday morning announced its narcotics division had seized $65,000 worth of drugs and paraphernalia as part of “Operation Victory,” which ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, April 1, 2022 5:03 pm

Business

‘Never an artifice’: Charles Riles, longtime funeral director, Vicksburg historian, dies at 75

Longtime Vicksburg funeral director, prolific historian and writer J. Charles Riles died Wednesday at age 75. Riles left behind a legacy of charity, of friendship, ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, April 1, 2022 1:38 pm

Business

OPERATION VICTORY: Vicksburg Police seize $65,000 of marijuana, meth, cocaine in drug bust

The Vicksburg Police Department on Friday morning announced its narcotics division had seized $65,000 worth of drugs and paraphernalia as part of “Operation Victory,” which ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, April 1, 2022 11:36 am

Columnists

GUIZERIX: Complacency in worship leads to weakening of spirit

I remember the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it relates to my faith journey. After participating in the Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 4:00 am

Local

‘Putin is crazy’: Rep. Bennie Thompson speaks on Ukraine conflict at Vicksburg Rotary meeting

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson spoke at Thursday’s meeting of the Vicksburg Rotary Club, addressing an array of national and international topics, including the Russian ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 4:51 pm

Local

MDOT closing outside lanes of I-20 near Old Highway 27 for a month as part of ongoing project

Travelers on Interstate 20 in Vicksburg may want to learn alternate routes for the next month as roadwork progresses near the Old Highway 27 bridge. ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 3:13 pm

Local

Warren County Supervisors discuss body cameras, bulletproof vests for tax assessor employees

The Warren County Board of Supervisors is asking residents to be a little slower on the draw. The Supervisors on Monday discussed equipping tax assessor’s ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 1:32 pm

Local

Roadwork on Interstate 20 moves to eastbound lanes

Roadwork on Interstate 20 near the Clay Street exit moved from the westbound lanes to the eastbound lanes on Monday. According to Vicksburg Police Chief ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 28, 2022 4:41 pm

BREAKING NEWS

TRAFFIC JAM: 18-wheeler knocks down powerlines on Pemberton

An 18-wheeler knocked down powerlines on Pemberton Boulevard Monday afternoon, causing a traffic jam at the intersection of Pemberton and Hall’s Ferry Road. Vicksburg Police ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 28, 2022 4:12 pm

COVID-19

‘SILVER LINING’: COVID-era programs bring unprecedented funding to Warren County

If there was ever a silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic, local leaders say it can be found in the increased level of funding at ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, March 26, 2022 10:00 am

COVID-19

‘Remarkable Effort’: Elfer recalls road to vaccine site in second year of COVID

For Warren County Emergency Management Director John Elfer, the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic was both familiar and unfamiliar from a professional standpoint. While ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, March 26, 2022 9:00 am

Education

AFTER THE STORM: Vicksburg Warren School District responds to handling of severe storm

Following a severe weather incident on Tuesday that resulted in the release of public school students as a tornado warning was issued, Vicksburg Warren School ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, March 24, 2022 4:25 pm

Columnists

GUIZERIX: The ‘new normal’ feels like a trip to Bizarro World

I walked into the Warren County Courthouse this week, just like I do every other Monday, but in many ways, the scene felt reminiscent of ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 4:00 am

Local

Warren County Hazardous Waste Day set for June 25

The Warren County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted to hire vendors for its 2022 Hazardous Waste Day, tentatively setting the event for June 25 ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 4:15 pm

Local

NAACP Vicksburg Branch requests 50/50 district in Warren County

The Warren County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on Monday to receive comments from residents regarding the county’s proposed redistricting map. Bobbie Bingham ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 2:52 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Tornado warning issued for area between Tallulah and Bentonia

UPDATE 11:38 a.m.: Powerlines are down on Eagle Lake Shore road, with pea-sized hail reported in the area. The storm is tracking to the Redwood ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:31 am

Crime

Vicksburg Police Officer injured on Clay Street released from hospital

A Vicksburg Police Department officer who was injured while pursuing a suspect on Sunday night has been released from the hospital. According to information from ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 8:30 am

News

Reconstructing Society: Vicksburg was home to Mississippi’s first Freedman’s Savings Bank branch

Reconstruction was in full swing in Vicksburg in 1870, and with it came new establishments aimed at benefitting former slaves.  One such business was located ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 21, 2022 11:36 pm

Local

Thunderstorms expected in Vicksburg late Tuesday morning, early afternoon

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the state Tuesday, with early projections showing the worst of the weather will hit Vicksburg between 11 a.m. and 2 ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 21, 2022 6:46 pm

News

History, or Herstory? Fannie Willis Johnson Home gives a glimpse at lifelong philanthropist

Nestled on a quiet block of Drummond Street is a stately home filled with beautiful views, its fair share of stories and more than a ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 21, 2022 4:33 pm

News

Uncle Johnny’s House: A Mid-Century Modern home gets a breath of fresh air

Vicksburg is known for its stately mansions and classic craftsman architecture, but nestled in the Wildwood neighborhood on McAuley Drive is one of the city’s ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 21, 2022 4:11 pm

News

Beautifying a City Block: Kelle Barfield’s commitment to historic architecture

Vicksburg’s downtown revitalization began in the early 1990s, but one community servant is carrying the torch into the 2020s. For multi-hyphenate Kelle Barfield, investing in ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 21, 2022 2:32 pm

News

History and Hospitality: The Corners Mansion Inn holds wealth of information

The Klein family was a cornerstone of Vicksburg in its early days, and one of the family’s homes still serves as a reminder of their ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 21, 2022 2:18 pm

Vicksburg Living

SCRATCH KITCHEN: Jason Penley’s hands-on approach at Relish Bistro

Jason Penley moves about the kitchen at Relish Bistro with relative ease during the pasta-making process. The restaurant is closed in the afternoons, but he’s ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 21, 2022 11:28 am

Crime

Vicksburg police officer injured during pursuit

A Vicksburg Police Department officer was left breathing but non-responsive following a collision while in pursuit of a suspect Sunday night. According to Vicksburg Police ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Sunday, March 20, 2022 10:47 pm

Local

Warren County Supervisors discuss Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act

The Warren County Board of Supervisors is weighing the county’s options following the passage of Senate Bill 2095, also known as the Mississippi Medical Cannabis ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, March 18, 2022 3:09 pm

Local

Victims identified in head-on collision on Highway 27 in Warren County

Three victims have been identified in a Thursday afternoon wreck that left one person dead and two people injured. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, a ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, March 17, 2022 7:07 pm

Local

FALSE ALARM: Figure hanging from Old Mississippi River bridge part of training exercise

A figure seen hanging from the Old Mississippi River Bridge on Wednesday morning was not a person. According to Vicksburg Fire Department Chief Craig Danczyk, ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:14 pm

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