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Business

Hinds Community College opens hi-tech training center at MCITy

Hinds Community College held the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Emerging Technologies Training Center on Wednesday at the Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology (MCITy) ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, December 8, 2022 3:13 pm

Education

School board to vote on storing overdose medication in schools

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees will soon vote on a proposed policy that would allow school nurses and school resource officers (SROs) ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, December 8, 2022 2:42 pm

Crime

Stabbing incident leads to woman’s arrest by Warren County Sheriff’s Office

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman following a stabbing incident that left a man with severe injuries this past weekend. The sheriff’s office ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, December 8, 2022 10:28 am

Crime

Warren County Sheriff’s Office: Undercover operative leads to drug and child abuse arrest; utility cable theft

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on child abuse and drug charges after an approximately month-long investigation. Sheriff’s office units also arrested a ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 7:18 pm

Business

BUSY ELVES: Downtown Vicksburg glowing with Christmas cheer thanks to a dedicated team

Vibrant Christmas decorations are currently lighting up downtown Vicksburg. The scene is the result of a combined effort by Vicksburg Main Street and the Landscaping, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, December 2, 2022 3:23 pm

Business

The Mulberry Vicksburg to host Winter Market on Sunday

The Mulberry will be hosting its first annual Winter Market on Sunday. Titled “Under the Mistletoe at Mulberry,” eventgoers can grab brunch, sip mimosas and ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, December 1, 2022 3:27 pm

Local

House fire causes heavy damage on Muirhead Road in Warren County

A house fire occurred in the 200 block of Muirhead Road early Wednesday morning and was attended to by Warren County Fire units. On arrival, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, December 1, 2022 11:43 am

Local

2022 WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Lea has established reputation for helping others

Robyn Lea moved to Vicksburg 16 years ago, and since then, has devoted a sizable portion of her free time to giving back to the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, December 1, 2022 7:12 am

Local

2022 MAN OF THE YEAR: Heggins is a dedicated, ‘behind the scenes’ community volunteer

Apart from being Constable for the Southern District of Warren County, and co-owning and operating H&M Promotional Products, the Levee Street Warehouse, and Heggins Portable ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, December 1, 2022 7:08 am

Crime

Vicksburg Police Department to move from 12-hour to 9-hour shifts

Due to a shortage of available law enforcement workers, the Vicksburg Police Department will have officers working nine-hour shifts instead of the current 12-hour shifts. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, November 25, 2022 3:40 pm

Education

VWSD Board of Trustees gets construction updates, highlights November accomplishments

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Thursday. Superintendent Chad Shealy began the meeting with an address, highlighting Sen. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 2:12 pm

Crime

Warren County man arrested on multiple warrants after car chase

A man was arrested on multiple warrants by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office after a car chase on Saturday. Deputy Sheriff Michael Whitley attempted to ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, November 21, 2022 10:26 pm

Crime

Wildwood residents report on Project NOLA cameras installed by neighborhood watch

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted a resolution in July to install 57 hi-tech security cameras around the city — however, these aren’t ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, November 18, 2022 2:03 pm

Education

Vicksburg Warren School District expanding Pre-K program with $3.3 million grant

The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) will be receiving $3.3 million for the next three years from a grant by the Mississippi State Board of ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:58 pm

Local

Sunday fire at Triumph Church in Vicksburg limited to women’s bathroom

A fire broke out inside Triumph Church on Sunday evening in a women’s bathroom. Vicksburg Warren E-911 was alerted by callers and a smoke alarm ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, November 14, 2022 11:44 am

Education

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker visits students at Academy of Innovation, receives ornaments for Capitol Christmas tree

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker visited the Vicksburg-Warren School District’s Academy of Innovation (AOI) on Thursday morning. He came to receive Christmas ornaments made by students ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, November 11, 2022 2:11 pm

Crime

Warren County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrested on capias warrants, 1 for meth

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals between Nov. 4 and Monday on outstanding capias warrants, issued from the circuit court for failing to ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 3:07 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

GILMER’S GIFT: Vicksburg’s new Christmas tree a tribute to late community leader

The City of Vicksburg and the Vicksburg Main Street Program have erected a 45-foot tall Christmas tree in the middle of Washington Street Park for ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 2:25 pm

Crime

Warren County woman dead in Tiffentown Road crash

A vehicle crash claimed the life of Katherine Gaines, 57, of Warren County on Tuesday morning. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Vicksburg Warren ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 11:01 am

Crime

Two arrests made in shooting death-car crash case in Warren County

Two arrests have been made in connection with a shooting that took place in Warren County on Oct. 30. Further details on the incident were ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 5:23 pm

Local

‘She’s a joy’: Hazel Linson retiring after 26 years serving Warren County

Hazel Linson will retire later this month from her position as a receiving clerk for the Purchasing Department of Warren County. Linson has worked for ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, November 7, 2022 3:59 am

Local

SERVICE AND DEDICATION: Two firefighters promoted at Vicksburg Fire Department ceremony

The Vicksburg Fire Department held its 2022 Promotional Ceremony on Wednesday morning at the department’s training center on Old Mill Road. The two firefighters receiving ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, November 4, 2022 3:14 pm

Crime

Vacant Vicksburg-Warren Community Health Center sustains heavy fire damage

Vicksburg Fire Department Units responded to a fire at the Vicksburg-Warren Community Health Center building on Oak Street at around 7 a.m. on Oct. 30. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, November 4, 2022 10:06 am

Local

VOICES AND VOTES: Smithsonian voting exhibit coming to Catfish Row Museum

The Catfish Row Museum in downtown Vicksburg will soon host a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program called “Voices and ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, November 4, 2022 10:01 am

Crime

17-year-old Vicksburg resident killed in shooting, car crash

The driver who was killed following a car crash and shooting on Sunday has been identified by Warren County Coroner Doug Huskey as Cameron Deon ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 11:47 am

Crime

Shooting leaves driver dead in Warren County

One person is dead following a vehicle crash and suspected shooting early Sunday morning. Vicksburg-Warren E911 received a call reporting a motor vehicle crash at ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Sunday, October 30, 2022 6:56 pm

Education

VWSD Trustees receive updates on construction, reading programs and finances

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Thursday. The board was given updates on implemented curriculums, the construction of ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, October 28, 2022 5:43 pm

Education

QUESTIONNAIRE: District 5 VWSD School Board candidates speak on priorities

Voters will elect Vicksburg Warren School District Trustees for Districts 1 and 5 on this coming election day, Nov. 8. The Vicksburg Post asked candidates ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, October 28, 2022 1:14 pm

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