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Education

Vicksburg Warren School District still in discussions for new superintendent

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees is still in the process of hiring a new Superintendent as of Thursday, said Board President Kimble ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 25, 2023 7:40 pm

Local

House fire causes major damage on Logue Circle

The Warren County Fire Service responded to a house fire on Tuesday afternoon in the 200 block of Logue Circle. Fire units were able to ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 25, 2023 2:16 pm

Crime

One arrested after locating runaway juvenile in Warren County

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest after locating a runaway juvenile at the Circle K on South Frontage Road and Indiana Avenue on ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:52 pm

Local

Margaret Gilmer’s legacy lives on at bridge dedication ceremony in Vicksburg

Family, friends and officials gathered for the dedication of the Margaret Gilmer Memorial Bridge on Monday afternoon, located on South Frontage Road spanning the railroad ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:36 pm

Local

Photo Gallery: Margaret Gilmer Memorial Bridge dedication ceremony

Family, friends and officials gathered for the dedication of the Margaret Gilmer Memorial Bridge Monday afternoon. Gilmer, who died in 2022, was a founding developer ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, May 22, 2023 3:59 pm

Education

Vicksburg High School graduates class of 2023

Vicksburg High School held the graduation ceremony for the class of 2023 on Friday evening at the Vicksburg Convention Center. Friends and family gathered at ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 19, 2023 9:04 pm

Local

Another successful year of tidying up: Community Cleanup Day held on Friday

Vicksburg’s third annual Community Clean-Up Day was hosted on Friday morning. Approximately 50 volunteers showed up at the Vicksburg Convention Center to help clean up ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 19, 2023 6:15 pm

Education

Warren Central High School graduates class of 2023

Warren Central High School held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2023 on Thursday evening at the Vicksburg Convention Center. Friends and family gathered ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:37 pm

Education

River City Early College graduates class of 2023

River City Early College (RCEC) held its graduation ceremony for the 61 students in its class of 2023 on Wednesday at the Vicksburg Convention Center. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 18, 2023 1:10 am

Crime

High-speed chase suspect makes first appearance in Warren County Justice Court

Orlando Antonio Ciero, 31 of Jackson, made his initial appearance in Warren County Justice Court on Wednesday afternoon. Ciero was arrested on Monday night after ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 4:32 pm

Business

Leadership Vicksburg graduates celebrate community impact

A graduation ceremony for Leadership Vicksburg was held on Tuesday afternoon at the MCITy building. The program, run by the Warren County Partnership, is designed ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:11 pm

Business

PHOTO GALLERY: Leadership Vicksburg hosts graduation ceremony

A graduation ceremony for Leadership Vicksburg was held on Tuesday afternoon at the MCITy building. The program is designed to teach new leadership skills to ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 9:30 am

Crime

Where’s the brake? Driver crashes into Wendy’s sign after high-speed chase

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in the suspect crashing a stolen vehicle while trying to flee on ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:31 pm

Education

Project SEARCH graduates 4 students at Merit Health River Region

Project SEARCH at Merit Health River Region held its graduation ceremony on Monday evening at the hospital. Four students, Santana Green, Lamar Deshazer,  Jason Lee ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 12:43 pm

Crime

Suspect crashes stolen vehicle after fleeing Warren County Sheriff’s Office

Editor’s note: This article originally incorrectly stated that the pickup was stolen from a Love’s Truck Stop. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office was involved in ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 12:32 pm

Education

Trustees get list of candidates for Superintendent of Vicksburg Warren School District

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees met Monday evening to receive a list of potential candidates for Superintendent of schools. In a closed ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, May 15, 2023 7:07 pm

Crime

Three arrested for child sex trafficking in Warren County

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three individuals involved in the trafficking of a minor. Lieutenant Stacy Rollison was contacted by Child Protective Services ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 11, 2023 4:13 pm

Local

Special Olympics holds Torch Run in downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg was a stop for the Special Olympics Torch Run on Wednesday morning, beginning on the steps of the Warren County Courthouse. Pictured are Special ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 12:59 pm

Crime

Thieves break in Vicksburg jewelry store, smash displays; suspects at large

Carter Jewelers, located in the 3400 block of Pemberton Square Boulevard, was burgled around 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Manager Ginger Richards said. Richards said the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 11:15 am

Education

LEGACY STATUS: Bowmar, Bovina Elementary Schools earn worldwide recognition through Leader In Me

Two schools in Vicksburg Warren School District, Bovina Elementary School and Bowmar Avenue Elementary School, were named Leader in Me Legacy Schools, the district announced ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, May 8, 2023 2:27 pm

Education

Amborn named Director of Student Affairs at Vicksburg Catholic School

Jordan Amborn recently became the new Director of Student Affairs at Vicksburg Catholic School. Amborn had previously taught at the school for nine years before ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 5, 2023 2:52 pm

Education

Vicksburg High School holds Academic Signing Day celebration

Vicksburg High School held its Academic Signing Day event on Friday morning for the class of 2023. The purpose of the event was to celebrate ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 5, 2023 2:44 pm

Education

Jacob’s Ladder to offer scholarships for adults with special needs

Jacob’s Ladder is a program that provides services to adults with special needs in Warren County. Soon, the organization, a 501(c)3 will be offering scholarship ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 4, 2023 5:42 pm

Business

ERDCWERX hosts patent showcase at MCITy

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) hosted its Innovation 2 Market patent showcase on Wednesday at ERDCWERX in the MCITy building. The ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 4, 2023 3:15 pm

Local

New Fisher Ferry bridge, updated water meters coming to Vicksburg

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. addressed several infrastructure issues at his public question-and-answer session held at City Hall on April 26, including the construction of ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, May 4, 2023 1:22 pm

Crime

Warren County woman Meghan Holliday reported missing

Meghan Holliday, 32 of Warren County, was reported missing to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office on April 19. A representative of the sheriff’s office said ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:20 pm

Business

Husband-and-Wife team opens Sun Poke next to Japanese Express in Vicksburg

A new restaurant has opened next to the Japanese Express in Pemberton Plaza. Sun Poke had a soft opening on Monday, giving patrons the opportunity ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 12:34 pm

Local

Gun violence, education, economic development: Flaggs addresses citizens’ concerns at Q&A

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. held a public question-and-answer session on Wednesday evening at City Hall. Members of the community were able to bring their ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 8:12 pm

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