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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

Local

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

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