News
Angel tree children still available as deadline approaches
The Salvation Army is helping to give more than 800 people in Vicksburg a better Christmas, and they’re close to reaching their goal. The Salvation ...
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Obits
Fedocia Nicholson
PORT GIBSON — Fedocia Nicholson died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Claiborne County Nursing Center. She was 87. Mrs. Nicholson was a member, mother, and ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, December 3, 2015 10:20 am
News
Real trees still popular, Vicksburg retailer says
Real or artificial? The contentious debate over which type of Christmas tree to prop up in the family room has been a long one, and ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, November 29, 2015 12:00 am
News
Bovina students help mark Thanksgiving
Since the school was built eight years ago, Bovina Elementary school students have held a Thanksgiving tradition of their own, an annual program and feast ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, November 26, 2015 12:00 am
News
Warner-Tully YMCA Camp hosts first-ever overnight fall session
Warner-Tully YMCA Camp has served campers for 55 summers, but as for the holiday season, it has only served one. Vicksburg YMCA officials decided to ...
by Austin Vining, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 8:24 am
Columnists
Finding the things to be thankful for
I have always, always, always been an optimist. I don’t know how it happened, but I have always seemed to find the bright side of every ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, November 24, 2015 9:51 am
News
YMCA draws more than 50 children
School is out, but many parents still have a few more days of work left until they’re free to enjoy the holidays with the rest ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, November 24, 2015 9:42 am
News
Vicksburg native named 2015 outstanding art educator
Vicksburg native Amanda Cashman was named Bill Poirier Mississippi Outstanding Art Educator of the Year for 2015. “This is an award that is given out ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, November 24, 2015 9:39 am
News
Children, seniors need Angel Tree adopters
For parents, the joy of Christmas comes first thing in the morning as they watch their children unwrap presents from under the tree. For many ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, November 24, 2015 9:37 am
News
Prices increasing at military park
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect increased fees. Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, Vicksburg National Military Park will increase entrance fees for visitors ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, November 23, 2015 11:08 am
News
Thanksgiving dinner up a tad, to just over $50
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 30th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, November 22, 2015 12:00 am
News
Miss Mississippi is about so much more than looking nice
The Miss Mississippi pageant is more than a beauty pageant. As we’ve seen time and time again as young women have been crowned in the ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, November 20, 2015 5:50 pm
News
Fitzgerald sees each of her students as a gift
Vicksburg Intermediate School teacher LouAnn Fitzgerald had two driving forces that led to her 15-year career in education. When she was still in school, Fitzgerald ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 11:04 am
Columnists
Always remember the unsung heros
As the education reporter for The Vicksburg Post, I’ve gotten to see a lot in the past year. I’ve been there for the first day ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:54 am
News
Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign
The season of giving is upon us, and an organization committed to giving back to the community is asking you to give what you can ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, November 16, 2015 9:45 am
News
Warner-Tully YMCA Camp to host first Thanksgiving Camp
Though Thanksgiving is still nearly two weeks away, people are already making plans for the holiday — turkey, dressing, Air Band, Color Wars and more. ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, November 16, 2015 9:43 am
Business
Gym starting over with new owner, manager
Sometimes it takes a fresh start to revive something and breathe new life into it once again. That seems to be the philosophy of Tony ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, November 15, 2015 12:01 am
News
Royalty returns to town
This Saturday Vicksburg will have new royalty. The coronation will come in the form of a pageant, the Miss Vicksburg Pageant, which is being brought ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, November 15, 2015 12:00 am
News
Ameristar teams up with Salvation Army to raise much-needed funds
Ameristar Casino and the Salvation Army teamed up to raise money by hosting a concert featuring Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monsters Thursday at Ameristar’s Bottleneck ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, November 13, 2015 4:17 pm
News
Wolfe’s life began, ended on the river
The river was Albert Wolfe’s life. “He loved boating, loved the river,” his brother, Jimmy Wolfe said. “He was well-known all over the river. He ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, November 13, 2015 3:58 pm
News
Chamber of Commerce to host membership drive
Even after 120 years, the Warren County-Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce still strives to improve the quality of life in the community. But still, they’re looking ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, November 12, 2015 10:16 am
News
City board approves resolution for North Ward improvements
City officials took the first step toward improving the city’s North Ward Tuesday approving a resolution setting out a plan to upgrade the area, including ...
by Austin Vining, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10:14 am
News
O’Leary chooses teaching over medicine; says she’s found calling
When Regina O’Leary was in college, she completed the biology pre-med track before deciding medical school was not in her future. “I had done some ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 10:19 am
News
This holiday season, don’t be a Grinch
L ast week, just after Halloween had ended, I noticed — was taken aback by — the most enormous Christmas tree I have ever seen, ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 9:13 am
News
Veterans Day to include events, specials
Veterans Day is Wednesday and Vicksburg, a city rich in military history, promises not to disappoint. The annual parade is at 9:30 a.m. beginning at ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, November 9, 2015 10:58 am
Business
Circulation strong, newspaper execs say
“Print is dead,” the nonbelievers have proclaimed. However, print circulation in Mississippi remains strong, and overall readership has never been higher, said Layne Bruce, Mississippi ...
by Austin Vining, Sunday, November 8, 2015 12:00 am
News
Republican Committee to host Common Core town hall
Do you like Common Core? Do you hate Common Core? Are you just interested in learning more about what exactly Common Core is? The Warren ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, November 6, 2015 9:57 am
News
New phone scam claims to be IRS, asks for money
Phone scams have become an all too common recurrence in the daily lives of people. Even though the public is catching on to these schemes, ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, November 5, 2015 10:31 am
SportsPlus
Buy Tickets for Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators on November 17
The Vancouver Canucks’ Jonathan Tanner Miller and the Nashville Predators’ Roman Josi will be two of the most…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: SWAC Games Today, November 17
Sunday’s college basketball slate in the SWAC features several top-tier games, including a matchup between the Texas Southern…
How to Watch SWAC College Basketball Games – Sunday, November 17
The Sunday college basketball schedule includes one game featuring a SWAC team in action. That matchup? The the…
Gustav Nyquist Player Prop Bets for the Predators vs. Canucks Game – November 17
The Nashville Predators, with Gustav Nyquist, will be in action Sunday versus the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena,…
Roman Josi Player Prop Bets for the Predators vs. Canucks Game – November 17
The Nashville Predators, with Roman Josi, will be on the ice Sunday versus the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers…
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