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Local

Warren County breaks ground on new jail

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Warren County Jail Monday. The $74 million project will replace the current jail, which was built in ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, September 16, 2024 1:52 pm

Local

County approves new budget, pay increases; millage rates remain same

The Warren County Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting Tuesday unanimously approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including a pay raise for ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, September 7, 2024 1:38 pm

Local

County teeing up for new clubhouse at Clear Creek Golf Club

The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to approve a contract for a new clubhouse to be built at the county-owned Clear Creek ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, September 6, 2024 1:33 pm

History

A Friend indeed: Group celebrates 125 years of the Vicksburg National Military Park

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Vicksburg National Military Park. The Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park have been celebrating with volunteer ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, August 30, 2024 11:54 pm

Local

‘A love offering’: Vicksburg funeral home provides final services for pair of veterans

Two deceased veterans, Jack Waters of U.S. Army and Richard Wetterling of the U.S. Navy, were buried in the Natchez National Cemetery Wednesday. The bodies ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 7:35 pm

Local

Groundbreaking date announced for new Warren County Jail

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Warren County Jail has finally been announced. Following years of questions about when the new jail will be constructed, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 10:40 pm

Local

Warren County Fire Services undergoes restructuring

The Warren County Fire Services has recently undergone changes to its organizational structure. Previously, the services were comprised of six stations classified as individual nonprofits; ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 2:28 pm

Education

‘An easy decision to make’: Dedication ceremony held at St Aloysius

St. Aloysius Catholic School held a dedication ceremony for Hosemann Hall, a corridor in the High School building, Thursday morning. The dedication comes after Connie ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, August 23, 2024 9:34 am

Local

AT&T workers on strike in Vicksburg

Workers from the Communication Workers of America (CWA) union employed by AT&T are on strike in nine states across the Southeast part of the country ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 12:54 pm

News

Chief engineer: Yazoo Backwater plan is ‘last piece of the puzzle’

The Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project continues to gain momentum. The project, headed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), aims to reduce ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, August 17, 2024 11:09 am

Local

‘A horrible shock’: St. Aloysius mourns loss of recent graduate

Korey Sims Jr., an 18-year-old recent graduate of St. Aloysius High School, was killed in a shooting on Sunday. Tuesday night, the school’s gymnasium was ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, August 8, 2024 3:30 pm

Local

SALUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS: VPD canine officer talks loss, renewal

Officer Blake Scallions has a special job within Vicksburg Police Department (VPD): He is a canine officer and has been on the force for four ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, March 30, 2024 4:36 pm

News

SALUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS: Dream come true

Fire Captain and paramedic Jabaris McDaniel of the Vicksburg Fire Department (VFD) is enthusiastic about his career. In May he will have been with the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, March 30, 2024 2:37 pm

Vicksburg Living

VL-A very German Christmas

Frohe Weihnachten A Very German Christmas Story and photos by Ben Martin The halls of the Rials home are fully decked come Christmas time. “I ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10:22 pm

Education

Vicksburg Catholic School beats national averages in standardized tests

The Vicksburg Catholic School received the results of its standardized testing for the 2022-2023 school year. TerraNova Jordan Amborn, VCS Director of Student Affairs, said ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:55 am

Education

Convocation kicks off new school year for Vicksburg Warren School District

The Vicksburg Warren School District held its annual Teacher Convocation and Celebration on Thursday at the Vicksburg Convention Center to kick off the 2023-2024 school ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, August 4, 2023 11:23 am

Local

THANK A VET: Send local World War II veteran Rufus Puckett a card for his 100th birthday

World War II veteran Rufus Puckett turns 100 years old on Aug. 8, and the Southern Heritage Air Foundation and Puckett’s family are celebrating him ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:56 pm

Crime

Reported fight at Jacques’ results in hospitalization of 20-year-old

A 20-year-old male was reportedly hospitalized early Friday morning after a physical altercation at Jacques’ nightclub. However, Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones said the Vicksburg ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 28, 2023 4:27 pm

Business

A WILLIE GOOD DEAL: Will Halpin lives out his auction dreams

Will “Willie” Halpin runs the Mississippi Pickers Auction House on Adams Street in downtown Vicksburg. Halpin started the business last year and said it was ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 28, 2023 2:28 pm

Education

Vicksburg Warren School District Trustees memorialize Coach Chad McMullin

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Thursday, beginning with a resolution for a late staff member. A resolution ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 28, 2023 1:53 pm

Education

Loviza questions Warren Central High School construction delays

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Thursday, during which questions were raised by District 5 Trustee Joe Loviza ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 28, 2023 1:52 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man busted in undercover operation by Warren County Sheriff’s Office

Damion Lamone Carroll, 28 of Vicksburg, was arrested at the Mississippi Department of Corrections Office when he reported to his probation officer on July 20 ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 3:10 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man arrested on drug and gun charges

A Vicksburg man was arrested for drugs and firearm possession. Deputy T’Onna Sims stopped a 2009 Chevrolet sedan for a traffic violation on Interstate 20 ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 2:59 pm

Crime

Vicksburg woman arrested for second time in month for drugs

A woman was arrested for a second time this month on drug charges by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Sheriff T’onna Sims stopped a ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 2:55 pm

Local

Trash Talk: Flaggs hosts Q&A about Vicksburg’s Waste Management contract

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. hosted an open question-and-answer session to discuss the city’s new contract with Waste Management on Monday evening at the Ardis ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 2:06 pm

Local

City employees recognized for years of service by Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen held its weekly meeting on Monday morning at the Robert M. Walker Building, during which eight City employees ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 1:40 pm

Local

City of Vicksburg files public nuisance petition against Jacques’

The City of Vicksburg filed a petition to declare Jacques’ nightclub a public nuisance on Monday, Associate City Attorney Monica Allen said. The filing comes ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 10:39 am

Crime

Vicksburg man wanted for questioning in May 6 Jacques’ shooting

Michael Carson, 23 of Vicksburg, is wanted for questioning by the Vicksburg Police Department in connection with a May 6 shooting in the parking lot ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, July 24, 2023 2:57 pm

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