News
Teacher reunited with students six years later
This year’s sixth grade at Bowmar Elementary has seen a lot change over the past seven years, but there’s been a constant in their lives: ...
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Columnists
Production costs: magazines aren’t cheap
Last week saw a lot of new beginnings, from a new editor to a new website and to a new publication, Vicksburg Living. For those ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:00 am
News
Vicksburg’s Dr. Dan Edney named head of Mississippi State Medical Association
Vicksburg physician Daniel P. Edney M.D., an internist with Medical Associates of Vicksburg, was inaugurated on Aug. 12 as the 148th president of the Mississippi ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, August 23, 2015 12:00 am
News
Merchants: White after Labor Day is quite OK
With Labor Day just two weeks away, some are trying to get their last wears out of their white clothes before the items are considered ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, August 23, 2015 12:00 am
News
Shirley House a history trove
The only Civil War structure remaining on the battlefield, the Shirley House, has been one of the major draws for the Vicksburg National Military Park, ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, August 23, 2015 12:00 am
News
United Way, VWSD to bring Excel By 5
Research shows ages 0 to 5 are the most critical time in a child’s cognitive development. This time period provides the greatest window of opportunity ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, August 22, 2015 12:00 am
News
Initiative 42 gets ‘Super’ endorsement
Initiative 42’s campaign for better public schools scored points Thursday with a video endorsement from Vicksburg native and Super Bowl XLIX hero Malcolm Butler, whose ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, August 21, 2015 10:04 am
News
Government, business leaders learn how education in Warren County is on the rise
It all starts with a vision. As Vicksburg Warren School District Superintendent Chad Shealy addressed members of the Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, August 20, 2015 10:07 am
News
Librarian teaches skills, passion
The Dewey Decimal System tells how to find Greek authors in section 881 or books on modern physics in section 539, but the tricky part ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:08 am
Opinion
Vicksburg’s greatest resource: its people
When I decided to transfer to Vicksburg, I knew one person, my fiancée. I was excited; I was nervous. I moved in January, and I ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 9:39 am
News
Lockers to remain empty at WCHS
Lockers at Warren Central High School have been retired. The announcement came as Principal Eric Green said with a change of organization in the school, ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, August 17, 2015 9:37 am
News
Salvation Army offers LEGO League
A team of 12 children ages 8 to 14 meet every week to work on something that most of them only dreamed of working with. ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, August 17, 2015 9:21 am
News
Judge Price speaks to local students
Warren County Judge Johnny Price visited Vicksburg and Warren Central high schools Wednesday morning to let students in the county know what is expected of ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, August 17, 2015 9:18 am
Education
First day of school smooth for kindergartner Luke Pierce
Luke Pierce woke up Tuesday to what may have been the most important morning of his 5-year-old life. He was starting school. Luke, the son ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:30 am
Education
Memorial tree planted at Beechwood Elementary
Teachers, friends and family of the late Abigail Elsinger gathered at the Beechwood Elementary playground Friday to see a tree planted in her honor. Abigail, ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, August 14, 2015 11:49 pm
News
River angel helps out travelers
Itay Nakash of Israel is the latest outdoorsman to arrive in Vicksburg on his way to traveling the Mississippi River from source to sea. Nakash ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, August 14, 2015 10:24 am
News
Fire leaves home unsalvageable
A house at 219 Blake Drive was found burning in the morning hours Wednesday. The home belongs to Pete and Betty Toten. Culkin Volunteer Fire ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, August 13, 2015 9:48 am
News
First-year teacher learning the ropes
For the first time since reaching school age, Emily Sluis isn’t returning as a student this back-to-school season. Instead, she’s swapping her backpack for a ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 11:12 am
Columnists
Summer break is over, almost
I love summer. Now this triple digit heat, I could do without. Between not having school and weeks spent at the beach and at camp, summer ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 10:50 am
News
VWSD, PCA students return to school
Despite having one of the highest temperatures of the year, Monday signaled the end of summer break for students attending schools at the Vicksburg Warren ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 10:42 am
News
Moms bring Kindermusik to Vicksburg
Two mothers with a love for music and children are bringing something new to town, Kindermusik. Kindermusik provides music and movement mommy-and-me style classes for ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, August 10, 2015 11:43 am
News
WCHS leader makes changes
Eric Green grew up working in his father’s machine shop, and that’s the one thing he knew he didn’t want to do for the rest ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, August 9, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Bowmar teachers take to the woods
Bowmar faculty faced their fears and all got a little closer Wednesday at their first retreat. Lead teacher Tondia Ferracci said the group of teachers, ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, August 9, 2015 12:00 am
News
Class starts for Catholic schools
From children entering new grades to adults taking on new positions, Vicksburg Catholic Schools started off the year with changes. Dr. Buddy Strickland, the new ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, August 8, 2015 12:00 am
Education
VWSD focuses on school bus safety
Merry Ryan has been chauffeuring children to and from school for 22 years, but three years ago when she came to the Vicksburg Warren School ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, August 8, 2015 12:00 am
Faith
Art class offered at First Baptist Church
Mississippi College art/graphic design major Laura Thompson is putting her talents to use. The college student taught her first children’s art class in Vicksburg at ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, August 8, 2015 12:00 am
News
VWSD takes convocation to video format
Through skits and short introductions, teachers with the Vicksburg Warren School District learned by video exactly what services are available to them from the ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, August 7, 2015 9:56 am
News
Graves enjoys her job as crossing guard
When the students walking to Bowmar Elementary approach the corner of Bowmar Avenue and Drummond Street Monday, their guardian angel will be waiting. Diane ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, August 7, 2015 9:54 am
SportsPlus
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, January 7
A total of 10 games on the Tuesday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team, including the matchup…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Tuesday, January 7
In college basketball action on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Panthers versus the Duke Blue Devils is among the 10…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 7
The NBA’s seven-game card today should provide some fireworks. The contests include the Boston Celtics against the Denver…
Jets vs. Predators Injury Report Today – January 7
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NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 7
The matchups in a Tuesday NBA lineup sure to please include the Houston Rockets squaring off against the…
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