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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

Crime

Warren County Sheriff‘s Office apprehends shooting suspect

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that the Battlefield Campground shooting suspect has been apprehended. Michael Marino Molinari, 47 of Vicksburg, allegedly shot his ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 8:21 pm

Business

Vicksburg Police, bowling alley owner weigh in on unaccompanied minors at Uptown Vicksburg

Last Friday night, Vicksburg Police officers were at the front entrance of the Fun Lanes bowling alley at Uptown Vicksburg, formerly the Vicksburg Mall. The ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 4:33 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Raise the Roof bringing weekly live music to the Roof at 1311 in Vicksburg

The Roof at 1311 has begun hosting Raise the Roof, a weekly live music event taking place every Thursday in June and July at the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 4:23 pm

Crime

Warren County Sheriff’s Office still searching for suspect in Sunday shooting

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on a suspect wanted for aggravated assault following a shooting at the Battlefield Campground on Sunday. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, June 13, 2022 10:33 pm

Local

Vicksburg teen killed in crash on Oak Ridge Road

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released information regarding a fatal car crash that occurred Monday morning. The victim was identified by Warren County Coroner ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, June 13, 2022 4:27 pm

Crime

Warren County Sheriff’s Office: Dispute between two brothers leaves one with gunshot wound

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released information about a shooting at the Battlefield Campground that occurred on Sunday. Deputies responded to reports of a ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Sunday, June 12, 2022 6:53 pm

Local

Driver falls asleep behind the wheel, crashes on Highway 3

A woman who fell asleep while driving crashed on Highway 3 near Bell Bottom Road about 4:04 p.m. Sunday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Sunday, June 12, 2022 6:15 pm

Business

‘IT’S WORTH IT’: Vicksburg McDonald’s employee Earnestine Thomas honored with graduation party

Friends, family and colleagues gathered at the Iowa Boulevard McDonald’s on Thursday for a surprise celebration for Earnestine Thomas, who recently earned her high school ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, June 10, 2022 4:27 pm

Crime

Warren County man arrested on aggravated assault charge

Timothy Bordelon, 41 of Warren County, has been arrested on felony charges of aggravated assault. The charges come after a Facebook post, published by alleged ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, June 10, 2022 3:12 pm

Sports

It runs in the family: Rob Sadler Jr. joins his father as a Boston Marathon veteran

Robert Sadler Sr. has been keeping the tradition of running alive for roughly 40 years. It was long enough to see his son follow in ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 9, 2022 8:00 am

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