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Crime

Warren County Sheriff’s Office: Suspect in custody after theft of county truck, high-speed chase

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office released information about the theft and recovery of a stolen county-owned vehicle on Tuesday and the arrest of the suspect ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 7:00 pm

Local

THE DEFENDERS: Strand Theatre screening documentary featuring Vicksburg civil rights lawyer

A free screening of the new documentary “The Defenders: How Lawyers Protected the Movement” is scheduled for Saturday at the Strand Theatre. The film focuses ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 3:55 pm

Crime

Warren County Sheriff’s Office: Vehicle and handgun recovered after suspects run out of gas

Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to weekend reports from an individual stating that they had found a vehicle stolen from their home in Warren County. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, June 6, 2022 5:08 pm

Local

MDWFP releases Memorial Day boating stats, celebrates safe holiday period

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has released state-wide boating statistics for Memorial Day Weekend. According to a press release from the department, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, June 3, 2022 10:54 am

Local

Memorial Day Stats: MHP reports citations tripled from 2021

The Mississippi Highway Patrol has released the following statistics on incidents over Memorial Day weekend between Friday, May 27 and Monday, May 30: Four fatalities ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, June 3, 2022 10:46 am

Crime

Sheriff’s Office and ATF investigating stolen truck and cigarettes

Warren County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call from employees of the Vicksburg Specialty Company just after 5 a.m. on Thursday. Employees reported that ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 2, 2022 8:17 pm

Local

Vicksburg Fire Department seeking new firefighters, paramedics

The Vicksburg Fire Department is currently taking applications for firefighter and paramedic positions. VFD Chief Craig Danczyk said the openings are aimed at individuals with ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 2, 2022 3:14 pm

Crime

Suspected meth dealer, others arrested in joint operation of Vicksburg Police, Warren County Sheriff’s Office

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Vicksburg Police Department executed a joint operation to serve an arrest warrant for Monrell Bernard, 42 of Warren ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 2, 2022 12:38 pm

Local

Head-on collision injures two in Warren County

Warren County Deputies responded to a head-on collision at Oak Ridge road and Henry Road just after 11 a.m. Saturday. A southbound 2016 Subaru SUV ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, May 28, 2022 4:17 pm

News

Warren Central High School holds graduation ceremony for class of 2022

Warren Central High School held the graduation ceremony for the class of 2022. Friends and family gathered at the Vicksburg Convention Center to watch 225 ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, May 28, 2022 3:11 pm

Education

Vicksburg High School graduates Class of 2022

Vicksburg High School held a graduation ceremony for the class of 2022 on Thursday. Friends and family gathered at the Vicksburg Convention Center to witness ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 27, 2022 5:35 pm

Local

Penny Evans to retire after 34 years of service to Warren County

Penny Evans, Purchasing Agent for Warren County, is retiring after 34 years of service. Evans started working for the county in 1988 as a data ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 27, 2022 4:08 pm

Education

River City Early College graduates Class of 2022

River City Early College held its graduation ceremony for the 59 students in its class of 2022 on Wednesday at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 27, 2022 10:42 am

Crime

Warren County Sheriff’s Office reports: Carthage man arrested, charged with aggravated assault and rape

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released information regarding the arrests of two wanted individuals. Carthage man arrested and charged with aggravated assault and rape ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 4:04 pm

Local

St. Aloysius High School graduates Class of 2022

St. Aloysius High School held a graduation ceremony for the class of 2022 on Tuesday at the Vicksburg Auditorium. Thirty-seven students received their diplomas from ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 2:42 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police Reports: False pretense in sale of UTV, Crime Stats released for April

The Vicksburg Police Department released a report on Tuesday of felony false pretense in the sale of a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV). On Monday at ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 4:53 pm

Local

Junior Ranger Days coming back to Vicksburg National Military Park

The Junior Ranger Days program hosted by the National Park Service will return to Vicksburg National Military Park this summer. The program is designed to ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 19, 2022 11:16 am

Crime

‘Be vigilant’: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Vicksburg

The increase in catalytic converter thefts over the past year has been a nationwide phenomenon, and Vicksburg has been no exception. In April alone, the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 13, 2022 12:38 pm

News

Downtown to host Second Saturday May 14 with two musical acts, chance to win $50

The monthly Vicksburg Second Saturday event will be held this weekend around The Old Depot Museum and Levee Street Market Place. Two separate musical acts ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 12, 2022 2:20 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police Reports: Driver of company-owned vehicle charged with leaving scene of an accident

A hit-and-run was reported at 7:44 a.m. on Cherry Street near Quinn’s Alley on Wednesday. According to Vicksburg Police Department reports, the driver of a ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 2:51 pm

Local

Vicksburg Chamber Choir performing Spring Concert on Tuesday

The Vicksburg Chamber Choir will be performing its Spring show this Tuesday, May 10 at the Church of the Holy Trinity. It will begin at ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 6, 2022 3:30 pm

Local

Tallulah Academy rebuilding after tornado devastation thanks to community partners

Tallulah Academy is in the process of rebuilding after a tornado caused severe damage to the school on March 30. A large portion of the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 6, 2022 3:13 pm

Business

VWCCA Awards: Vicksburg Warren School District honors students, teachers and community partners

The awards ceremony for the Vicksburg-Warren School District Career Academies was held this past Friday at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The awards give the school ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 5, 2022 3:30 pm

Local

State statute allows Warren County Sheriff to keep current salary

It appears Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace will be keeping his current salary, despite initial concerns that he had been overpaid in error after census ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:13 pm

Local

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: Dispose of prescription drugs through Vicksburg Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 30, a day when Mississippians are urged to safely dispose of unneeded medications at anonymous disposal sites ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, April 29, 2022 3:40 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police Reports: Check forgery, curfew violation reported Tuesday

Check Forgery reported to VPD Vicksburg Police Department officers took a report of forgery on Tuesday afternoon at the police department. The complainant stated that ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:43 pm

Education

Vicksburg Warren School District receives first-ever PIE Award from State Auditor Shad White

The Vicksburg Warren School district received the first-ever Mississippi Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) Award from the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office on Tuesday. The school ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 3:00 pm

Local

Home on Harris Street a ‘total loss’ after Wednesday morning fire

A major residential home fire was reported on Harris Street Wednesday morning. At 7:17 a.m., emergency services received a call to 910 Harris St. Units ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:31 am

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