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Crime

14-year-old charged with manslaughter-culpable negligence in Vicksburg homicide

Thomas Hardman, the Vicksburg 14-year-old charged in the shooting death of his 11-year-old cousin, has been charged with manslaughter-culpable negligence — not second-degree murder, as ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, June 10, 2021 2:39 pm

Local

Alex Monsour wins re-election bid for South Ward alderman

Alex Monsour has been declared the unofficial winner of Vicksburg’s South Ward alderman seat. The race for Vicksburg’s South Ward alderman was a close one, ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:11 pm

Crime

Vicksburg 14-year-old charged in shooting death of 11-year-old

Correction: Vicksburg Police Department initially reported that Thomas Hardman was charged with second-degree murder. After further confirmation, it was discovered that Hardman was charged with ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:51 pm

Columnists

GUIZERIX: When the dust settles after Election Day

Vicksburg’s municipal elections are over, and we officially know who will lead our town through the next four years.  Now, as voting members of the ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 4:00 am

Crime

Vicksburg child killed in apparent accidental shooting

A child was shot and killed Tuesday night in what officials described as an accidental shooting. At 7:56 p.m. Tuesday, officers of the Vicksburg Police ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 10:55 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man arrested with two grams of methamphetamine

A traffic stop on Tuesday led the Vicksburg Police Department to arrest one individual for drug possession. Jonathan Stokes, 29 of Vicksburg, was arrested on ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 4:34 pm

Crime

Vicksburg woman arrested for credit card fraud

A Vicksburg woman was arrested Monday on a charge of credit card fraud. Daweesha Parson, 19, is accused of using the victim’s credit card to ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 4:22 pm

Crime

Wanted Vicksburg man arrested after foot chase on Mission 66

A Vicksburg man was arrested on Monday after leading officers from the Vicksburg Police Department on a foot pursuit. Quinton Norfort, 26, led officers on ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 4:15 pm

Local

Warren County Supervisors approve more than $400,000 in winter storm cleanup invoices

The Warren County Board of Supervisors on Monday moved to approve invoices from Custom Tree Care and DebrisTech totaling $412,188.60 for debris collection services after ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, June 7, 2021 3:28 pm

Local

Vicksburg holding Juneteenth Heritage Festival on June 19

The Vicksburg Juneteenth Heritage Festival will take place on June 19 and feature a variety of events for all ages throughout the city, celebrating the ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:00 am

Local

8th-Annual Ritz on the River brings Hollywood to Vicksburg

Ritz on the River, a night of glitz and glam hosted by the Vicksburg Convention Center is coming back this fall, and tickets are on ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, June 4, 2021 10:48 am

Columnists

Lakefest 2021 was more than just a party — it was a sign of recovery

Over the weekend, I visited Eagle Lake, and for the first time, understood the grave situation those who live at the water’s edge face every ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 4:00 am

Local

Lakefest 2021 draws crowd of hundreds to Eagle Lake

Lakefest 2021, a day of arts, crafts, games, live music and family fun, was a day organizer Linda Banchetti said she almost didn’t think would ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:57 pm

Local

City of Vicksburg to hold dedication ceremony for new welcome sign

Vicksburg will soon have a new welcome sign which showcases iconic landmarks and features of the city. A dedication ceremony for the sign will take ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:00 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Downtown Vicksburg abuzz with swarm of bees

Downtown Vicksburg was abuzz Friday — literally — thanks to a swarm of bees that descended on the Merle Norman building, located at 1221 Washington ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, May 28, 2021 6:26 pm

Education

Vicksburg High School names Cor’Deja Wells as Valedictorian

Cor’Deja Wells knew it at the beginning of high school: she was going to work hard and earn the top spot in her graduating class. ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, May 28, 2021 1:06 pm

Local

Warren County drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site closing June 16

Warren County’s drive-thru coronavirus vaccine site will close on June 16, Emergency Management Director John Elfer announced Friday morning. The site, located at the Uptown ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, May 28, 2021 10:41 am

Local

Warren County Sheriff, Supervisors tour Mississippi jails on fact-finding trips

The Warren County Board of Supervisors is taking the first steps toward a new jail facility, with Sheriff Martin Pace leading several fact-finding trips around ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, May 27, 2021 1:29 pm

Columnists

Guizerix: Summer memories and supporting local farmers

Some of my fondest memories heading into summer evolve around home-grown produce. Early mornings waking up at my grandparents’ house, drowsily grabbing a bucket from ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 4:00 am

Crime

Vicksburg Police arrest Greenwood man for stolen firearm

A Greenwood man was arrested in the early morning hours on Monday after officers discovered a stolen handgun in his possession. Dameon Davis, 29, was ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Monday, May 24, 2021 5:00 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police Department responds to two residential burglaries

The Vicksburg Police Department responded to two residential burglaries on Thursday, but it is unclear if the two incidents are related. Officers responded to the ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, May 21, 2021 5:24 pm

Business

Strand Theatre signs new lease, books new programs

It’s been more than a year since the last curtain call at the Strand Theatre on Clay Street in downtown Vicksburg, but the silver screen ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, May 21, 2021 3:26 pm

Local

Culkin Water District lifts boil-water notice

The boil-water notice for Culkin Water District has been lifted. The notice, issued on Wednesday, May 19, affected those on: Old Mount Alban Road, Dove ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Friday, May 21, 2021 3:21 pm

Crime

Redwood man arrested for aggravated assault

A Redwood man was arrested Wednesday and charged with aggravated assault. Undrier Cage, 43, is accused of firing a handgun at an individual on Cairo ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, May 20, 2021 4:31 pm

Crime

Second Woman Arrested For Injury to four-month-old

A second woman has been arrested following an altercation that resulted in an infant being injured. Jacqueisha Montgomery, 21, of Vicksburg, was arrested May 19 ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, May 20, 2021 4:27 pm

Crime

Inmate from Vicksburg escapes from Greenwood Restitution Center

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.  An inmate whose last known address is in Vicksburg ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 7:27 pm

Local

Culkin Water District issues boil-water notice

A boil-water notice has been issued for customers in the Culkin Water District, following a water line break. The precautionary measure applies to those on ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 4:09 pm

Local

Warren County supervisors approve five tax abatements, reject 12 Freeport Warehouse Exemptions

The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved five tax abatements, and rejected 12 Freeport Warehouse Exemptions, during their regular meeting on Monday. Each of the ... Read more

by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:07 pm

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