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Crime

Vicksburg Police reports: Arrests for vehicle damage, cocaine possession, and multiple reported thefts

The Vicksburg Police Department has released information about two arrests and multiple reported thefts that occurred between July 15 and 18. One charged for felony ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 5:11 pm

Local

Vicksburg Mayor Flaggs holds public question-and-answer about his third term

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. held a question-and-answer session about his third term in office on Wednesday. The meeting was open to any Vicksburg residents ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 15, 2022 2:59 pm

Local

Warren County Supervisors discuss LeTourneau boat ramp maintenance

County Engineer Keith O’Keefe spoke to the Warren County Board of Supervisors about proposed dredging on the LeTourneau boat ramp on Monday.  Currently, due to ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 15, 2022 2:58 pm

Local

Vicksburg Warren Humane Society seeking increased funding from Warren County

Warren County doesn’t have a county-owned animal shelter, but the Vicksburg Warren Humane Society has contracted animal services with the county for years — and ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, July 14, 2022 3:01 pm

Local

Ambulance rate changes proposed to Warren County Supervisors

Vicksburg Fire Chief Craig Danczyk presented a proposal for a rate increase for ambulance services at the working meeting of the Warren County Board of ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 3:00 pm

Crime

Bentonia man arrested in connection with car chases in Warren County

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man last Thursday in connection with two vehicle chases. Herman “Buddy” Turner, 44 of Bentonia, turned himself in ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, July 11, 2022 12:40 pm

News

VFD report: House fire causes significant structural damage

The Vicksburg Fire Department has released information about a residential fire that occurred today in the 2600 block of Oak Street. Multiple VFD units responded ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 8, 2022 7:49 pm

Local

City of Vicksburg votes to install high tech surveillance system

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg voted 3-0 on Friday to pursue a contract for a new camera surveillance system ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 8, 2022 4:39 pm

Local

Vicksburg native wins Mississippi Songwriter of the Year competition

Vicksburg native Zak Tillotson won first prize in the 2022 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year competition on Saturday, June 25. His acoustic performance of his ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 8, 2022 11:34 am

Education

Vicksburg Warren School District Board discusses request for increase in millage rate

The Vicksburg-Warren School District held its budget hearing for the 2023 fiscal year last Thursday. The meeting, which was open to the public, included a ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 8:41 am

Crime

One shot dead in Camelot Subdivision

UPDATE 11 p.m.: The Warren County Sheriff’s Office confirmed deputies are not seeking a Black male in a dark blue shirt in connection with the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 10:19 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police Reports: 19-year-old arrested for stolen firearm; vehicles stolen, one shot

The Vicksburg Police Department has released information about suspected arson, an arrest and other crimes reported between Thursday, June 30, and Monday. One arrested for ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 5:57 pm

Business

‘The Third Place’: Martin’s at Midtown embraces life as foodie niche for Vicksburg

Martin’s at Midtown has been a part of the Vicksburg culinary scene since 2009 when it was opened by John and Lisa Martin. They had ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 1, 2022 2:30 pm

Local

Great-granddaughter of Union Soldier carries American flag to Illinois Monument at Vicksburg National Military Park

An American flag that will be representing the United States at the World Games this July made its way through Vickburg last Thursday as part ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 30, 2022 3:18 pm

Local

Louisiana State Police: Unrestrained West Monroe man killed in car crash

The Louisiana State Police released information on Wednesday about a fatality resulting from a single-vehicle crash in Ouachita Parish. Louisiana State Police Troop F responded ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 1:56 pm

Crime

Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrests man wanted since December 2020

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office released information about an arrest for a parole violation on Monday. At about 6 p.m. that evening, Charles Dudley White, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 3:10 pm

Local

Firehouse Subs donates $27,000 to Tallulah Fire Department

Firehouse Subs recently donated $27,000 to the Tallulah Fire Department through the Firehouse Public Safety Foundation. The money has been used to purchase 10 new ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 3:00 pm

Local

Young readers recognized for their achievements at Vicksburg City Hall

The United Way of West Central Mississippi held a small celebration last Thursday for children involved in the organization’s Post-COVID Educational Enhancement Program. Children ranging ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 1:51 pm

Local

VFD report: No injuries in grass fire near Pemberton Plaza Shopping Center

The Vicksburg Fire Department on Monday released information of a reported fire near the T.J. Maxx store at the Pemberton Plaza Shopping Center in Vicksburg. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, June 27, 2022 10:48 am

Business

Jackson Street Gallery outpost opening at The Mulberry Vicksburg

The Mulberry Vicksburg will soon be home to Jackson Street Gallery, an outpost of Paula Jackson’s Ridgeland gallery of the same name. Jackson is no ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, June 27, 2022 9:02 am

Local

‘It’s been a blessing’: Blackledge marks 30 years as Miss Mississippi Executive Director

After nearly four decades of supporting the Miss Mississippi Competition, David Blackledge isn’t planning to slow down any time soon. This year marks Blackledge’s 30th ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, June 24, 2022 3:31 pm

Local

Vicksburg Fire Department responds to fire on Belva Drive

The Vicksburg Fire Department has released information about a residential fire that occurred in the 100 block of Belva Drive on Wednesday night. Units were ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 23, 2022 1:03 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Patsy Larry, beloved mail carrier for downtown Vicksburg, to retire

Patsy Larry, the mail carrier for downtown Vicksburg, will retire from the United States Postal Service in early July after 30 years of service. Larry ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 23, 2022 12:53 pm

Crime

Suspect from Autumn Oaks Townhomes shooting turns herself in

According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect involved in the shooting at the Autumn Oaks Townhomes last Saturday has turned herself into the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, June 20, 2022 5:56 pm

Crime

Warren County woman suffers multiple gunshot wounds at Autumn Oaks Townhomes

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released information about a shooting that occurred Saturday evening. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, the sheriff’s office was ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, June 18, 2022 9:49 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police Report: One arrested for credit card fraud and auto theft

The Vicksburg Police Department has released information about an arrest made on June 14. Caitlyn Ferguson, 26 of Vicksburg, was arrested and charged with credit ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, June 17, 2022 3:56 pm

Business

The Strand Theatre to host free screening of indigenous filmmakers in Vicksburg

The Strand Theatre will be taking part in the 2022 Sundance Institute Indigenous Short Film Tour with a free screening on Friday, June 17, at ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 16, 2022 5:04 pm

Local

NATURALLY EXCEPTIONAL: USACE Vicksburg District holds Change of Command ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District held its Change of Command ceremony on Wednesday, marking the formal transition of command from outgoing commander ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 16, 2022 4:16 pm

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