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Hinds names student, faculty HEADWAE representatives

Mathematics Instructor Jeff Hughes, of Pearl, and Robert Harrison Hunter, of Hermanville, a sophomore computer engineering student on the Raymond Campus, have been named Hinds ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, January 4, 2016 10:30 am

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Jeb Blackburn wins national recognition

It’s true what they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Jeb Blackburn, executive manager at Blackburn Nissan and Blackburn Chrysler Jeep Dodge, ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, January 4, 2016 10:25 am

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Corps: Lessons learned will help with this flood

Personnel at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are heading into this month’s anticipated flooding of the Mississippi River and its tributaries feeling confident. “Most ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Saturday, January 2, 2016 8:45 pm

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250 cows’ fate depends on forecast

The upcoming flood has a lot of people in Vicksburg and Warren County pondering their uncertain future as the river forecast creeps higher and higher, ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Thursday, December 31, 2015 2:58 pm

News

Mission Primary ultrasound only 2nd in state accredited

Vicksburg is home to one of two clinics in the state of Mississippi with an ultrasound-accredited clinic and just one of 18 health care establishments. ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 11:13 am

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Vicksburg pre-school teacher finds her niche

Being a 2-year-old is tough, especially when everyone thinks you’re going through some sort of crisis known as the terrible twos. However, 18 lucky 2-year-olds ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 11:59 am

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16 resolutions for the year 2016

For the year 2016, it seems only fitting that I identify 16 areas in which I could do better. These aren’t necessarily things I’m bad ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 11:37 am

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Police continue probe into deaths, fire

Vicksburg police are continuing their investigation into that cause of a family argument Christmas Day that led the to death of a man and his ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, December 28, 2015 10:27 am

News

The Grinch a lesson on materialism

About 80 children from Vicksburg and the surrounding area have been spending at least some of their Christmas break at the YMCA where they’ve learned ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Saturday, December 26, 2015 10:15 am

Vicksburg Living

Just keep dancing

From a few motivated people grew an adult dance class that is connecting and benefiting people in more ways than they imagined. Instructor Debra Franco ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 2:41 pm

News

Christmas wishes for a year of goodness

Dear Santa, How’s it going old man? I know I don’t have to tell you, but I’ve spent 2015 being a pretty great person. This, ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 9:49 am

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Students experience Native American art

From basket weaving to pottery, students at Dana Road Elementary are getting a firsthand feel of what Native Americans did hundreds of years ago. Gifted ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 9:47 am

News

Chill in the Hills fundraiser Jan. 16

Despite an unnaturally warm season, the eighth annual Chill in the Hills is set for Jan. 16, 2016, and this year, race organizers are asking ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, December 21, 2015 11:15 am

News

Catholic schools to invest in technology enhancements

At Vicksburg’s Catholic Schools, input from young alumni is leading to major technology improvements. Vicksburg Catholic School officials were able to gather data from its ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, December 21, 2015 11:12 am

News

Still time to ship last minute gifts

The U.S. Postal Service deadline for all Standard Postal Service, which has come and gone, was Dec. 15, meaning if you slacked off on your ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, December 20, 2015 12:00 am

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Chocolate Factory set to give away ice cream to celebrate its return

Watch out Santa Claus, you’re not the only one coming to town this week. Monday, close to 200 gallons of Blue Bell ice cream will ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, December 20, 2015 12:00 am

News

YMCA day camps provide a chance to get out of the house

While the Grinch may believe Christmas is all about vengeance, Vicksburg youth will have the opportunity to learn about the real reason for the season ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Saturday, December 19, 2015 12:59 pm

News

The Lofts win statewide award

10South Rooftop Bar and Grill caused a stir when it opened this summer, with it soon becoming one of the premiere dining locations in Vicksburg. ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:53 am

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Beloved maintenance staffer gets gift of sight

In 2012, Donna Hall lost most of her sight, and with it, some of her independence. Tuesday, Hall found out that would soon be changing ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 9:43 am

Columnists

We did not alter image in Sunday’s paper

The advent of newspaper websites and social media has forever changed the industry in which I work. Though I never knew the industry without these ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:24 am

News

Time to start gathering homestead exemption papers

Now is the time for those who own a home in Warren County and haven’t filed for homestead exemption to begin compiling necessary documents. According ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:19 am

News

Brasfield has a heart for the arts

During the course of her career, Dorothy Brasfield has been responsible in part for exposing more than 100,000 Mississippians to the fine arts. Brasfield said ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:16 am

News

Long-anticipated film set to open Thursday

Excited for Star Wars you are? You will be. The long anticipated film will premiere in Vicksburg Dec. 17 at 7 p.m., B&B Theatres spokesperson ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, December 14, 2015 10:56 am

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DA: Too early to discuss charges

As details are still unfolding concerning the bomb threat and subsequent explosive found at Warren Central Junior High School, questions loom about what could happen ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:02 am

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Vicksburg teacher earns top honors

RiverPointe Dance Academy students didn’t need someone to tell them their teacher was the best, but nonetheless, owner and teacher Bridgett Hunt brought home the ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 10:27 am

News

Salvation Army an invaluable resource

Two-thousand fifteen was the year I really got to know the Salvation Army. Previously I knew the organization was a Christian-based nonprofit that supposedly did ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 9:38 am

News

Vicksburg high schoolers earn ‘average’ on English testing

The Mississippi Department of Education released the high school algebra and English II scores on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Monday, December 7, 2015 1:13 pm

Business

Bow boutique begun by 10-year-old becoming a booming business

Growing up, some children sell lemonade and some mow lawns to earn extra spending money, but one local girl is dreaming bigger than a seasonal ... Read more

by Austin Vining, Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:00 am

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