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Miss Mississippi delegates meet fans at George Carr Autograph Party

The annual George Carr Miss Mississippi Autograph Party took place on Wednesday morning at George Carr Buick Cadillac GMC in Vicksburg. Miss Mississippi delegates and ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 2:08 pm

Crime

Vehicle recovered after it was stolen in Claiborne County

A vehicle was recovered after being reported stolen to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday. The vehicle was reported stolen at approximately 8:30 a.m. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 1:42 pm

Crime

VPD: Unconfirmed sightings of Marco Johnson, man last seen at Ameristar Casino

The Vicksburg Police Department received unconfirmed reports on the whereabouts of Marco Johnson, the man reported missing who was last seen at the Ameristar Casino ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:11 am

Local

‘I can’t fix her’: Mother details Jordan Hartley’s long road to recovery

Jordan Hartley is the 22-year-old Vicksburg woman who was seriously injured on May 12 when she was struck by a pickup truck in the alley ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 3:17 pm

Lifestyles

10 Years of Music: Symphony in a Vicksburg sunset

The 10th annual Symphony at Sunset was held at the Vicksburg National Military Park on Saturday evening as part of Vicksburg’s honoring of fallen service ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 3:01 pm

Local

Vicksburg honors veterans at Memorial Day events

Locals honored those who died in the line of duty on Memorial Day across Vicksburg on Monday. The day began with the Parade of Veterans ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 1:46 pm

Local

Photo Gallery: Vicksburg honors those who gave all on Memorial Day

Those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces were honored at several Memorial Day events around Vicksburg on Monday. The events were ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, May 29, 2023 4:39 pm

Local

Hundreds enjoy Symphony at Sunset performance at VNMP

The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performed its Symphony at Sunset show Saturday evening at the Vicksburg National Military Park in celebration of Memorial Day. Over 200 ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, May 27, 2023 9:32 pm

Local

Photo Gallery: Lakefest ’23 has Eagle Lake buzzing all day Saturday

Eagle Lake is buzzing on Saturday for Lakefest. The free event features live music, children’s activities and a variety of merchandise and food vendors and ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, May 27, 2023 1:09 pm

Education

Vicksburg Warren School District recognizes band and track students

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Thursday. More than a dozen students were acknowledged at the beginning of ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, May 26, 2023 3:50 pm

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

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