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Christmas in July to replace Ritz on the River at Vicksburg Convention Center

The 10th and final Ritz on the River was held at the Vicksburg Convention Center on Thursday evening. At the event, VCC Executive Director Erin ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 21, 2023 12:55 pm

Local

Shaken, Not Stirred: Ritz on the River goes big for its last hurrah

The 10th and final annual Ritz on the River event was held at the Vicksburg Convention Center Thursday evening. Erin Powell Southard, VCC executive director, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 21, 2023 12:49 pm

Local

Miss Mississippi Vivian O’Neal addresses Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce

The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon at the Vicksburg Convention Center on Wednesday, featuring guest speaker Miss Mississippi 2023 Vivian O’Neal. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:42 pm

Education

Community welcomes new Vicksburg Warren School District superintendent at Cedar Grove reception

A welcome reception for Dr. Toriano “Tori” Holloway, the Vicksburg Warren School District’s new superintendent, was held at Cedar Grove Mansion Thursday evening. Officials from ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 14, 2023 3:46 pm

Crime

Sister, boyfriend charged in murder of Vicksburg woman

Kearis Ford, 24 of Vicksburg, was pronounced dead at the Claiborne County Medical Center on Wednesday night after an incident that occurred at the Windsor ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, July 14, 2023 2:41 pm

Local

Peeples assumes command of Mississippi Valley Division of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

A Change of Command ceremony for the Mississippi Valley Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was held Wednesday morning at the Environmental ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, July 13, 2023 2:37 pm

Local

Vicksburg Fire Department promotes Nickson, Wright in Wednesday ceremony

The Vicksburg Fire Department held a promotional ceremony on Wednesday at the department’s training center. Marlin Nickson was promoted to captain, and Duncan Wright was ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, July 13, 2023 2:30 pm

Lifestyles

Honky Tonk Crazy: Next Southern Cultural Heritage Center dance party set for Aug. 12

Line dance practices are currently underway at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center (SCHC). Stacey Mahoney is the Executive Director of the SCHC and the instructor ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 1:46 pm

Crime

WHO’S SEEN WOOSIE? Vicksburg murder suspect still on the loose

The Vicksburg Police Department is still searching for Quentarious “Woosie” Williams, 28 of Vicksburg, in connection with the June 8 shooting death of Kelvion Winston. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 2:39 pm

Crime

Suspect in custody for burglary on Ring Road in Warren County

A victim reported that a home was broken into in the 300 block of Ring Road on Thursday at about 6 p.m. Deputy Dusty Keyes ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, July 8, 2023 5:20 pm

Crime

More than 100 shots fired in shooting on Levee Street

Several vehicles were shot multiple times in the parking lot next to Jacques’ nightclub and the Mulberry on Levee Street early Wednesday morning. At least ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, July 6, 2023 3:50 pm

Local

Missing Vicksburg man found dead

The Vicksburg Police Department has confirmed that Leroy Early, 53 of Vicksburg, was found dead near a residence on Second Avenue. Warren County Coroner Doug ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, July 6, 2023 11:00 am

Crime

VIDEO: Teenage murder suspect makes initial appearance in Warren County Justice Court

Albert Jones III, 17,  made his initial appearance in Warren County Justice Court on Wednesday after being arrested in connection with the shooting death that ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 3:03 pm

Crime

Drug bust suspect makes initial appearance in Warren County Justice Court

Cheryl Sue Asad, 48 of Warren County, made her initial appearance in Justice Court Wednesday afternoon. Asad was arrested on Monday in connection with a ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 2:18 pm

Crime

Two vehicles heavily damaged by gunfire outside Vicksburg nightclub

Several vehicles were shot multiple times in the parking lot next to Jacques’ nightclub on Levee Street early Wednesday morning. At least two vehicles had ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 12:17 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Rain no match for Vicksburg’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

The Vicksburg Independence Day Fireworks Celebration concluded Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. Despite some rain early in the evening, the fireworks display went as planned, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 10:11 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Fireworks still on in Downtown Vicksburg

An evening thunderstorm won’t keep Vicksburg’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration away. Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said Tuesday that the July Fourth fireworks display is ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 6:46 pm

Crime

Vicksburg woman arrested as part of major drug bust

A second arrest has been made in the ongoing investigation involving a major drug bust from last week. Cheryl Sue Asad, 48 of Warren County, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, July 3, 2023 8:01 pm

Local

Blues, Brews and BBQ kicks off at Oak Hall

The Blues, Brews and BBQ event is going on until 9 p.m. Monday at Oak Hall, located at 2430 Drummond Street. The event is free ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, July 3, 2023 6:20 pm

Local

Take a walk on the river: ‘Sip Stroll opens old river bridge to public

The Old Mississippi River Bridge opened to the public on Monday for the ‘Sip Stroll, part of the Mighty ‘Sip Reunion. Locals and visitors alike ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, July 3, 2023 11:34 am

Crime

Vicksburg man killed, two injured in shooting at apartment complex

A Vicksburg man was killed and two teens were injured in an early Saturday shooting incident at Azalea Cove Apartments. Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, July 1, 2023 8:33 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

History is alive in reenactment of Surrender of Vicksburg

A reenactment of the surrender of the Confederate forces at the Siege of Vicksburg took place on the steps of the Old Courthouse Museum in ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, July 1, 2023 12:08 pm

Crime

More than $100,000 in narcotics seized in major drug bust in Warren County

A joint operation between the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Vicksburg Police Department resulted in a major drug bust on Thursday in which more ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, June 30, 2023 6:04 pm

Education

Leadership changes addressed at Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees meeting

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Thursday. A number of items were addressed including recent and coming changes ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, June 30, 2023 1:24 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

It’ll be a blast! Vicksburg’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration a milestone year for mayor

The Vicksburg Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will begin at 7 p.m. in downtown Vicksburg on Tuesday. Vicksburg-based band The Chill will begin the party, performing ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, June 30, 2023 11:44 am

Local

A walk on the water: ‘Sip Stroll set for Monday as part of Mighty ‘Sip Reunion

A ‘Sip Stroll event will take place Monday at the Old Mississippi River Bridge. The bridge will be open to the public for attendees to ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 29, 2023 1:55 pm

Local

VIDEO: Civil rights icon James Meredith visits Vicksburg on Walk Against Crime

Activist and civil rights icon James Meredith met with community leaders at his Walk Against Crime event on Friday evening at Washington Street Park. Meredith ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Sunday, June 25, 2023 4:51 pm

Local

Woman killed in Fisher Ferry wreck identified

The woman killed in the car crash on Thursday on Fisher Ferry Road was identified by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office as Shirley Luster, 65 ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, June 23, 2023 11:44 am

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