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Vicksburg Stars fills Lady Luck Arena

It was Saturday night, and they were in the spot: Crystal’s Hip Hop Crew. The crew won first place and the people’s choice award at ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, April 12, 2015 1:05 am

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Mississippi’s first Lighthouse School celebrates Leadership Day

At Bowmar Elementary School, students are learning more than what’s being taught in the textbooks. Since Bowmar Elementary has become a Leader in Me school, ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, April 12, 2015 12:00 am

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Magnolia Car Wash: an experience

Vicksburg’s newest car wash is more than a car wash; it’s an experience. Before arriving at the wash, there are four self-prep stations and two ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, April 12, 2015 12:00 am

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High school students learn first aid, CPR

Instructors at Hinds Community College in Vicksburg are coming together to provide first aid and CPR certification for Vicksburg and Warren Central high school students. ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, April 12, 2015 12:00 am

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WC’s Total Sound concert to benefit Afton Wallace

In honor of Warren Central’s 50th anniversary, the school’s show choir, Total Sound, will be performing songs from the past five decades, including “I’m a ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Saturday, April 11, 2015 12:00 am

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Longtime lifeguard instructors share their passion

If you were a lifeguard in Vicksburg, then you probably know Bob and Susan Athow. The Athow’s have been teaching water safety since before lifeguarding ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 10:37 am

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Hanging photo real: Lack of answers frustrates community

PORT GIBSON — A photograph circulating through the community purporting to show the body of a Port Gibson man hanging from a tree appears disturbing ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 9:20 am

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Counselor loves books, utilizes bibliotherapy

Sitting in front of a shelf filled with books, Bovina Elementary’s School Counselor Dr. Jana Moore said she loves to read. “I like historical fiction, ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 9:00 am

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VJHS students learn about history in their hometown

Fourty-four Vicksburg Junior High School students took a trip to downtown Vicksburg to visit various local attractions including Jacqueline House, Old Courthouse Museum, Coca Cola ... Read more

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

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Redwood sixth graders explore career options

  An engineer, a nurse, a firefighter, a farmer and other working professionals gathered at Redwood Elementary Thursday for their second annual career day. Sixth-grade ... Read more

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

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Bovina students show off their school at annual leadership day

Bovina Elementary’s first Leader in Me day as a lighthouse school was appropriately themed, “Anchored in the Seven Habits.” Principal Miki Ginn said the school ... Read more

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

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Byrd protest march held in Port Gibson

      More than 100 people marched the streets of Port Gibson Saturday in protest of the way Otis Byrd’s death has been investigated. ... Read more

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

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Presenting Vicksburg at its best

Ever want to know the best possible way to help Vicksburg grow? Simply say “hello” to the next person you meet and do not know. ... Read more

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

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St. Aloysius seniors host luminary labyrinth

Christian labyrinths date back to fourth-century Algeria, used by Christians to make symbolic, spiritual journeys by walking their paths. More recently, the St. Aloysius seniors ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Friday, April 3, 2015 9:20 am

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Australian kayaker arrives in Vicksburg

Kayaker Steve Posselt, 62, arrived in Vicksburg March 30 on his trip around the world to connect chaotic climate events including Hurricane Katrina, Superstorm Sandy, ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 10:47 am

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Flanagan loves being surrounded by her children

Between teaching second-grade at Bowmar Elementary School, coaching competitive gymnastics at Gym South Gymnastics and keeping up with her 1-year-old twins Emma and Greyson, Rebecca ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:35 am

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Black and white churches promote unity in city

A primarily black church and a primarily white church came together Sunday for their first SWAP Sunday service. Greater Grove Street Missionary Baptist Church hosted ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, March 30, 2015 10:25 am

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River crests, roads remain flooded

The Mississippi River is not forecast to hit flood stage in Vicksburg at 43 feet, but at 42.9 feet many lower lying areas are experiencing ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, March 30, 2015 10:15 am

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Beechwood presents Minute To Win It

  Children love colorful lights, sound systems and good old-fashioned competition, and Beechwood students recently had the opportunity to experience all three. Beechwood Elementary put ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, March 29, 2015 12:00 am

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Students shut down their screens for tech-free day

While many teachers take pride in their high-tech classrooms, one teacher at Scholastic Academy took a different approach with her students. Scholastic Academy English language ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, March 29, 2015 12:00 am

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Junior Auxiliary offers tutoring

Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg is continuing their pledge to serve the community by offering tutoring sessions to third-graders. The organization’s TEACH program is a free ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Thursday, March 26, 2015 9:47 am

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Dana Road teacher embraces Leader in Me

Lauren Cooley reads to kindergarteners. Jamila King gives students hand sanitizer. Kourtland Moore feeds the class guinea pig, Reeces. Other students in Ashley Cessna’s second ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 10:24 am

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River rises, sunshine returns

The rain will subside this week, but the river will continue to rise. Warren County Emergency Management Agency Director John Elfer said the river will ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, March 23, 2015 10:54 am

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Job applicants flood Ameristar Casino Job Fair

The parking lot of the Ameristar Employment Center was overflowing Saturday during the casino’s job fair. Vice President and General Manager Gerad Hardy said the ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, March 22, 2015 12:00 am

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VFW names scholarship winners

This year’s nationwide VFW sponsored youth essay competition brought in 47 entries from students across Warren County who expressed their views on veterans and democracy. ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, March 22, 2015 12:00 am

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New church fuels gas giveaway

Individuals from the International Rhema Outreach Center waved “Free Gas” signs outside of the Exxon Suds N Smokes at 3114 Halls Ferry Road Saturday morning ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, March 22, 2015 12:00 am

Business

Maynords grow lawn business

Dudley Maynord started working in the lawn care business 22 years ago, and he hasn’t looked back. “I’ve been doing this since I was 18,” ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, March 22, 2015 12:00 am

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Local woman celebrates turning 105

  Born in 1910, Bertha Maibach celebrated her 105th birthday Thursday at Belmont Gardens Personal Care Home. Maibach said she stayed busy and enjoyed working ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Friday, March 20, 2015 9:02 am

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