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Warren County Chancery Clerk: ‘Don’t wait’ to pay delinquent property taxes

The notification process for delinquent 2019 property taxes in Warren County began on Friday and Chancery Clerk Donna Hardy said she wants to warn residents ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:46 am

Local

Warren County Supervisors discuss next steps for Riverfront Park proceedings

Following a decision by the city of Vicksburg and the Warren County Board of Supervisors to abandon the current Riverfront Park property and accept a ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:33 pm

Crime

Car recovered from Sunflower River Diversion Canal traced back to Jackson, was reported stolen in 2005

Following a two-day recovery effort, the mystery surrounding a 2004 Ford Taurus pulled from the bottom of the Sunflower River is beginning to unravel. On ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, March 10, 2022 9:03 pm

Local

Warren County sets redistricting public hearing for March 21

The Warren County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted to hold a public hearing for redistricting on March 21 at 10 a.m. in the boardroom. ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, March 10, 2022 3:37 pm

Local

Warren County Sheriff’s Office recovers vehicle from Sunflower River Diversion Canal

Following a two-day effort, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and other community agencies recovered a submerged vehicle from the Sunflower River Diversion Canal. According to ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 8:14 pm

Columnists

GUIZERIX: International Women’s Day brings Vicksburg’s female leaders to mind

International Women’s Day was Tuesday, and throughout the day, I thought of all the strong women who came before me and paved the way for ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 4:00 am

Local

ALL ABOARD: Warren County, City of Vicksburg sign letters supporting passenger rail service

Passenger rail service could return to Vicksburg for the first time in more than 50 years. The Warren County Board of Supervisors and Vicksburg Board ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 7, 2022 3:06 pm

Local

Warren County Sheriff’s Office investigating submerged vehicle in Sunflower River Diversion Canal

A crew with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was conducting routine sonar work along the Sunflower River Diversion Canal on Friday when they stumbled ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 7, 2022 2:12 pm

Local

Farmer’s Bounty Sale brings animals, wares to Tractor Supply for start of spring

People from across Warren County and the surrounding area gathered on Saturday for the Farmer’s Bounty Sale. Located at Tractor Supply Co. on South Frontage ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 7, 2022 11:29 am

Local

Warren County Supervisors reverse mask mandate for county facilities

The Warren County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted to strike down its face mask requirement for people in county facilities. Following a decrease in ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 7, 2022 9:55 am

Local

Warren County transfers $1 million to Port Commission for land acquisition

Progress on the new Port of Vicksburg is moving along, with approximately 1,100 acres of land under contract. The Warren County Board of Supervisors on ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, March 4, 2022 3:32 pm

Columnists

GUIZERIX: Preparing my spirit for Lenten lessons

Ash Wednesday is here once again, a time to reflect on the indulgences of Carnival season and repent of our sins in preparation for Easter. ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 2, 2022 4:00 am

Business

Toney’s says ‘Nyet’ to Russian-made vodka, encourages American-made liquor instead

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left many Americans wondering what they can do to take a stand. In Vicksburg, liquor store owners Charles and ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 2:25 pm

Business

Warren County Port Commission using MDA grant to improve Ceres Site B

A $1.3 million grant from the Mississippi Development Authority will be used for improvements and site work at the Ceres Industrial Complex, according to Vicksburg-Warren ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, February 28, 2022 4:53 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: 20th Annual Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade braves cold for festivities

Vicksburg’s Mardi Gras Parade was back with a bang Saturday afternoon, with dozens of floats on the route down Washington Street and hundreds of revelers ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, February 28, 2022 2:16 pm

Columnists

GUIZERIX: Something’s in the water in Vicksburg, but law enforcement made quick work

After the events of last weekend, I’ve come to the conclusion that I can’t leave town again. Everyone and their mother — literally — decided ... Read more

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

Local

Fostoria hosting second-annual Yardi Gras benefitting Animal Shelter

For the second year in a row, Vicksburg’s Fostoria neighborhood is hosting “Yardi Gras,” a neighborhood celebration that benefits local organizations. This year’s event will ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Sunday, February 20, 2022 8:00 am

Crime

Two lured to Vicksburg to buy car, robbed at gunpoint

Two Clinton residents were in for a rude awakening Friday evening when they were robbed at gunpoint in Vicksburg. According to Vicksburg Police Chief Penny ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, February 18, 2022 8:02 pm

Local

AWAY FROM THE STORM: Warren County, Vicksburg officials reflect on 2021 Ice Storm

One year ago this week, Vicksburg and Warren County were in the grips of one of the worst winter storms of the decade. The February ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, February 18, 2022 4:38 pm

Local

Warren County tested during Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared this week Severe Weather Preparedness week, and it seems Warren County isn’t getting to the weekend without a test or ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, February 17, 2022 11:22 am

Columnists

GUIZERIX: Jester’s Ball sends one message: Vicksburg is Back

In case you haven’t heard, Saturday night’s Jester’s Ball was an excellent addition to Vicksburg’s Carnival festivities. As somewhat of a Mardi Gras fanatic, I ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 4:00 am

Local

SHOW UP, SHOW OUT: Jester’s Ball deemed a success by Vicksburg Convention Center

The Vicksburg Convention Center’s Inaugural Jester’s Ball was an overall success, according to VCC Director Erin Southard and Mayor George Flaggs Jr. With more than ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:52 pm

COVID-19

Vicksburg Warren School District mask mandate expires

Face masks are no longer mandatory in the Vicksburg Warren School District, as the school board’s mask requirement expired on Tuesday. According to VWSD Board ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 1:00 pm

Local

FOLK ART TREASURE: Margaret’s Grocery to be restored by Kohler Foundation, donated to city of Vicksburg

UPDATE: After this story was published, the Kohler Foundation and the Mississippi Folk Art Foundation were not able to come to an agreement regarding the ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, February 14, 2022 12:33 pm

Local

Warren County Supervisors discuss new Riverfront Park site

The Warren County Board of Supervisors on Monday discussed the closing and relocation of Riverfront Park. To begin the meeting, Board President Kelle Barfield explained ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, February 14, 2022 9:58 am

Local

Warren County enacts burn ban through March 7

Following a set of fires on Friday in Warren County, Fire Coordinator Jerry Briggs requested a burn ban for the county through March 7. Two ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, February 14, 2022 9:14 am

Education

Bettye Smith Brown Memorial Scholarship will benefit Warren County graduates

The family of Bettye Smith Brown, a Vicksburg native and member of the Vicksburg Branch of the NAACP, recently announced a scholarship fund established in ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, February 12, 2022 8:00 am

Local

HOT SPOT: Field and abandoned trailer catch fire in Bovina

The Bovina community in Warren County was quite a hot spot — literally — on Friday. Two fires were reported over the course of the ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, February 11, 2022 5:34 pm

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