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OFFICIALS: IT’s NOT MURDER
The Department of Justice announced Friday that following an investigation into the death of Otis James Byrd that there is no evidence to pursue federal ...
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Jacob’s Ladder gets new bus
TRANSPORTATION: The students at Jacob’s Ladder climb into a new 25-passenger bus. The search is over: Thursday at noon the students at Jacob’s ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, May 29, 2015 10:13 am
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AFTON STRONG: Wallace family to honor daughter with scholarship
Since Afton Wallace was a little girl, she knew she wanted to attend Brigham Young University. Afton, who died May 24, realized she was getting ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, May 28, 2015 10:16 am
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Warren Central teacher wins state award
Earlier this semester, Andrea Fairchild was recognized as the Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Daughters of the American Revolution in the Grand Ballroom ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 11:20 am
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In memory: Vicksburg honors fallen military heroes
Vicksburg, a city rich in military history, celebrated Memorial Day with a day full of events honoring the sacrifices of veterans. Downtown events kicked off ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 10:45 am
Columnists
The highs and the lows
Every day before I leave The Vicksburg Post, it’s my job to enter in the highs and the lows for the weather forecast. Luckily we ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 10:34 am
News
St. Aloysius names top grads
Friends Luke Eckstein, Jacob Kitchens and Sarah Elisabeth Newman have always been close in class rank, and because of that extreme closeness, this year’s graduating ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, May 23, 2015 12:58 am
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Tennison: Find good, do good
At the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday, Center for Pregnancy Choices Director Stacy Tennison issued a challenge: find good and do good. “By looking for ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, May 23, 2015 12:41 am
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School’s dismiss for last time for summer
Around noon on Thursday, Warrenton Elementary School’s half-day was over, and with it, the 2014–2015 school year. Second-grade teacher Ida Allen and several of ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, May 22, 2015 10:56 am
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Vicksburg High names top graduates
For best friends Amy Dixon and Grace Bufkin, academics have been a close, friendly competition at Vicksburg High School. Four years later, the competition is ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, May 22, 2015 10:45 am
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Warren Central names top grads
While on their way to go shopping in Destin, Fla., friends Darby Gain and Sarah Davis got some exciting news Wednesday. Warren Central High School ...
by Austin Vining, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 12:10 pm
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Preliminary numbers released in reading exam
by Austin Vining, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 12:05 pm
News
You’ll never forget your first
With the one-year anniversary of my college graduation this weekend, I’ve taken some time to look back on how many new things I’ve experienced this ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 11:19 am
Business
Outlets of Vicksburg prepares to celebrate 20th anniversary
The Outlets at Vicksburg will celebrate 20 years in business May 23 with “The Road to 20.” “The Road to 20” has a double meaning, ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, May 17, 2015 12:00 am
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Questions linger about Port Gibson hanging death
Details remain unknown concerning the death of Otis James Byrd who was found hanging from a tree by a sheet behind his Port Gibson home ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, May 16, 2015 12:00 am
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Vicksburg student named 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholar
The U.S. Presidential Scholars, an elite list of 141 American high school students, have been announced, and joining 140 other top students this year on ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, May 16, 2015 12:00 am
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St. Al. hires new principal
Dr. Buddy Strickland practices what he preaches. Strickland is leaving retirement to become St. Aloysius’ next principal, bringing with him 42 years of educational experience ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, May 14, 2015 10:43 am
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Salvation Army seeks donations for soccer camp
The Salvation Army works to promote the Christian religion through charitable works, but sometimes that means calling on the community for support. Currently the Salvation ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, May 14, 2015 10:40 am
Opinion
It’s obvious my reputation precedes me
Anyone who knows me knows I’m not the best driver. Actually I’ll extend the list to include several employees at State Farm and a few ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 10:49 am
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Future med student gets experience working with kids
Callie Grey graduated from the University of Mississippi last May with a B.S. in biochemistry, and in August, she will attend at the University of ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 10:32 am
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Bus drivers needed to fill open routes
If ushering dozens of children back and forth to school, to field trips and to athletic events sounds like your idea of fun, the Vicksburg ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 10:29 am
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Porters Chapel graduates 23 in Class of 2015
Saturday was the end of another chapter for 23 young adults. The 23 students are collectively known as Porters Chapel Academy class of 2015, and ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, May 10, 2015 12:06 am
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Junior High nurse named West Mississippi School Nurse of the Year
Students at Warren Central Junior High School and Vicksburg Junior High School don’t need to worry about scrapes and scuffs; they’ve got one of the ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, May 7, 2015 3:51 pm
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Farmers’ Market now open
Last weekend the Vicksburg Farmers’ Market kicked off its season with fresh fruits, vegetables, jam, jellies and more. The Vicksburg Farmers’ Market, a Mississippi Certified ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, May 7, 2015 11:36 am
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Ultimate frisbee provides players some ultimate fun
Divided by shirt colors, the darks and lights take the field at Purks YMCA every Tuesday for an evening of ultimate frisbee. The sport, ...
by Austin Vining, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 3:41 pm
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Amborn has seen plenty in her 35 years
Veteran teacher Martha Amborn has seen Vicksburg Catholic School move to a new location, go through several new principals and seen 35 years of students ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 10:24 am
Columnists
Putting #AftonStrong in perspective
Upon moving to Vicksburg in January, I soon had two questions: who is Afton Wallace and why is #AftonStrong everywhere? From T-shirts to Facebook profile ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 9:30 am
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Vicksburg resident named Eagle Scout
Only 6 percent of all Boy Scouts go on to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the organization’s highest honor. Saturday, one of Vicksburg’s own ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, May 4, 2015 10:14 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch Ole Miss vs. Alcorn State Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – December 30
The Alcorn State Braves (1-8) will attempt to break an eight-game road losing skid at the Ole Miss…
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Joshua Morrissey and Roman Josi are two of the most exciting players to keep an eye on when…
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The Nashville Predators, including Roman Josi, will be on the ice Monday at 7:30 PM ET, versus the…
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