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Rewind. There are two kinds of kids: those who go to summer camp and those who don’t. I, being one of the former, have always ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 10:13 am

News

Excuse me while I leave the grid

I’m spending a week off the grid — no phone, no iPad and no computer — in the middle of the woods. As someone who ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 10:00 am

Education

Veteran Bowmar teacher excited about new role

For Tondia Ferracci, a veteran teacher for 16 years, a new school year means a new role. Ferracci, a Belhaven graduate, will be lead teacher at ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:57 am

Columnists

Excuse me while I go off the grid

I’m spending a week off the grid — no phone, no iPad and no computer — in the middle of the woods. Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:48 am

Business

Farmers’ market booth is ‘just peachy’

Vicksburg Farmers’ Market vendor Tonya Patino said peaches are her thing. The peach farmer has been growing peaches in Chilton County, Ala., for the past 15 ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, July 6, 2015 9:50 am

News

Band, fireworks thrill downtown crowd

Between the rockets’ red glare and the bombs bursting in air, the American flag was still flying high during Saturday’s Independence Day celebration. After a ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, July 5, 2015 12:00 am

News

Retired general, Vicksburg native gives back to the Salvation Army

For Retired Brig. Gen. Robert Crear, giving back to the Salvation Army is personal. Crear received his first bicycle from the Salvation Army, and he ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Saturday, July 4, 2015 12:00 am

News

Drummond residents call for more police presence

  Following the abduction and killing of a Drummond Street resident, some residents are calling for heightened police presence in the area. Sharen Wilson, 69, ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Saturday, July 4, 2015 12:00 am

News

Murder victim remembered by colleagues

Sweet, loving, caring, talented and gifted in every way possible were just some of the ways friends of the late Sharen Wilson described her. Wilson’s ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:22 am

News

VHS alum teaches for the ‘aha!’ moments

Michelle Fisackerly said she’s always worked with children, and she couldn’t imagine doing anything else, but there’s one moment in particular she looks forward to. ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 1:02 pm

News

Process to change state flag could happen multiple ways

Since the June 17, shooting in Charleston, S.C., where nine black lives were taken, a national debate surrounding the Confederate flag has broken out, with ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 1:00 pm

News

Davion has Disney wish come true

A dream is a wish your heart makes, and while Davion Jackson’s heart may not work the same as everyone else’s, he’s still getting the ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, June 29, 2015 11:16 am

News

The Salvation Army feeds the community

Last year, the Salvation Army in Vicksburg served 50,300 meals and 87,020 snacks to people in need. The Mission 66 Diner, the Salvation Army’s primary ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, June 29, 2015 11:10 am

News

Mississippi Mudbugs raising money for international tournament

They’ve done it again. The Area 10 Special Olympics softball team Mississippi Mudbugs will play in the Moose International 2015 Special Olympics North American Softball ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, June 28, 2015 2:56 am

News

Four former MMOTs vie for crown

Last summer, Jasmine Murray became the first person to have ever been both Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen and Miss Mississippi. This summer, four others are ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Saturday, June 27, 2015 1:53 am

News

New principals approved for Redwood, WCHS

At Thursday’s Vicksburg-Warren School Board meeting, Eric Green was named principal of Warren Central High School and Buddy Wooten was named principal of Redwood Elementary ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Saturday, June 27, 2015 1:45 am

News

New principals approved for Redwood, WCHS

At Thursday’s Vicksburg-Warren School Board meeting, Eric Green was named principal of Warren Central High School and Buddy Wooten was named principal of Redwood Elementary ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Friday, June 26, 2015 7:06 pm

News

Pageant contestant gives back to local fire department

  It’s no secret Miss Metro Jackson Kaylee Scroggins spends some of her time on stage, but its the behind the scenes work she does ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Thursday, June 25, 2015 10:36 am

News

FABULOUS FORTE: Unique talents offered during pageant competition

  Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev impressed the nation last September with her nontraditional talent, mimicking the movements of Anna Kendrick’s “cups” song while singing ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11:36 am

Columnists

Life lessons from an A-minus dad

Sunday was Father’s Day, and judging by my friends’ posts online, there are a lot of papas out there vying for title of World’s Best ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:49 am

News

New local pageant seminar scheduled

Ever wondered what it takes to head up a Miss Mississippi preliminary pageant?  The New Local Pageant Seminar will be held in Room 1 at ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, June 22, 2015 10:27 am

News

Key Club advisor, voice of Vicksburg High signs off

Ed Wong, a man with many hats — Key Club adviser, football game announcer, history teacher and many more — is stepping down from his ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, June 21, 2015 1:01 am

News

Vicksburg native trades seat for spot on stage

Growing up in Vicksburg, Katie Busby, 20, spent many summer Saturday nights at the Miss Mississippi Pageant. This Saturday, she’ll trade her seat in the ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, June 21, 2015 12:52 am

News

Salavation Army helps local mother and her children

The Salvation Army exists to meet human needs, and Carolyn Ross said that’s exactly what it does. Ross, who has eight children, said she doesn’t ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Friday, June 19, 2015 9:58 pm

News

Documentary filmmaker stops in Vicksburg

The Mississippi River is 2,552 miles long, according to the National Park Service, and along that stretch  is a lot of rich history, unique cultures ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Friday, June 19, 2015 9:55 pm

News

Daigre explains services, changes in clerk’s office

After winning a special election in August, Circuit Clerk Jan Hyland Daigre has been busy cleaning up an inherited mess from the Shelly Ashley-Palmertree’s administration. ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Friday, June 19, 2015 9:15 am

News

Salvation Army wins $7.5k grant

  In the midst of an extreme budget shortfall, the Salvation Army was awarded a $7,500 grant Wednesday by Entergy. The money will be applied ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Thursday, June 18, 2015 10:00 am

News

Stevens accused of diverting funds

State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced Monday his office issued a demand in the amount of $11,756.89 to former Vicksburg High School Football Coach, Alonzo Stevens. ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:00 pm

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