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Crime

Sheriff: ‘No comment’ on drug involvement in toddler death, cites ongoing investigation

Authorities are currently waiting on the autopsy results for Kaden Mallett, the 3-year-old found dead in a pond in Warren County on April 21, Sheriff ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 2:10 pm

Education

VWSD Trustees voting on Campbell as Interim Superintendent

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees will vote on the appointment of Deputy Superintendent David Campbell to the position of Interim Superintendent at ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:47 pm

Local

Warren County Grand Jury recommends prioritizing new jail

The March term of the Warren County Grand Jury issued recommendations to governing bodies in the county last month. Among the recommendations was for the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:53 pm

Local

Mayor hosting Q&A on updates for city of Vicksburg

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. will host a public question-and-answer session on Wednesday where he will discuss updates to the city of Vicksburg. The meeting will ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 2:04 pm

Education

Vicksburg Warren School District hosts farewell reception for Chad Shealy

A farewell reception was hosted for Superintendent Chad Shealy of the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) at MCITy on Sunday afternoon. Friends, family and colleagues ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, April 24, 2023 2:26 pm

Education

Photo Gallery: Students celebrate Earth Day at ERDC

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) hosted an Earth Day event on Thursday. About 100 students from schools across Warren County had ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, April 24, 2023 10:06 am

Local

Kay Lee to retire after 40 years of serving Vicksburg families

Kay Lee, the Director of Vicksburg Family Development Service, is gearing up to retire after 40 years of serving the community at the organization. The ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, April 22, 2023 4:00 am

Crime

Missing toddler found dead in Warren County

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday afternoon that its search for a missing toddler had come to a sad end. The boy, who has ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, April 21, 2023 2:59 pm

Crime

Sheriff’s Office looking for missing toddler

UPDATE: The child was found deceased and an investigation is underway. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a child that was last ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, April 21, 2023 12:41 pm

Business

Ciao-ing down: Milano’s Italian Grill joining Vicksburg’s downtown restaurant scene

A new restaurant, Milano’s Italian Grill, is set to open soon in downtown Vicksburg in the 1300 block of Washington Street across from Key City ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, April 20, 2023 3:33 pm

Local

Warren County Supervisors rescind mooring lease at King’s Point

Note: The original version of this article incorrectly stated that the board’s letter of intent was to be sent to the Mississippi Department of Education. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, April 20, 2023 2:27 pm

Education

Vicksburg Warren Schools donate buses to Sharkey County

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees voted to donate three unused school buses in their fleet to the South Delta School District last ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:11 pm

Local

TAKE A WALK: Rain couldn’t stop Saturday’s ‘Sip Stroll

The ‘Sip Stroll on Saturday allowed the public to have pedestrian access to the Old Mississippi River Bridge during the Mighty ‘Sip Fest. The bridge ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 2:37 pm

Education

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH: VWSD Trustees to review candidates April 26

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees is still in the process of replacing Superintendent Chad Shealy, who is set to retire on April ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 2:04 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man arrested for abuse of pitbull

Investigators with the Vicksburg Police Department responded to Carr Central Apartments at 1805 Cherry Street on Thursday in reference to an animal abuse call. Officers ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, April 17, 2023 4:10 pm

Local

Brightly Colored Promises: Mighty ‘Sip Fest brings visitors to Folk Art landmark

Margaret’s Grocery, the iconic and colorful landmark in the Kings community on North Washington Street, was open to the public on Saturday during the Mighty ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, April 17, 2023 1:21 pm

Local

Photo gallery: Margaret’s Grocery draws visitors during Mighty ‘Sip Fest

Margaret’s Grocery, the colorful monument built by Reverend H.D. Dennis as a symbol of his love for his wife Margaret, was open to the public ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, April 17, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Photo Gallery: Vicksburg residents Stroll on the ‘Sip

The old Mississippi River Bridge was open to pedestrian traffic on Saturday for the ‘Sip Stroll during Vicksburg’s Mighty ‘Sip Fest. Visitors had the opportunity ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, April 17, 2023 3:58 am

Education

VWSD’s people of the year recognized

The Vicksburg Warren School District held a reception to honor the recipients of the Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Parents, and Administrators of the Year for the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, April 14, 2023 11:52 am

Crime

Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office using social media to track criminal activity

The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office notified the public on Thursday that it is monitoring social media in an effort to track criminal activity. The sheriff’s ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, April 13, 2023 2:06 pm

Business

Watts and amps and volts, ohm my! Energy Academy conducts successful career fair

The 2023 Energy Academy Career Fair was held in late March at Vicksburg High School. Students from VHS and Warren Central High School had the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 2:51 pm

Crime

Drunk driver crashes into pump at Port Mart, leaves scene

The Vicksburg Police Department responded to a call of a person driving erratically and who was possibly intoxicated on Monday around noon. An employee at ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, April 10, 2023 10:24 pm

Crime

Drive-by shooting at Admiral Imperial Apartments

A drive-by shooting occurred at the Admiral Imperial Apartments located in the 1200 block of Mission 66 early Saturday morning. According to the Vicksburg Police ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, April 8, 2023 5:15 pm

Crime

One arrested for selling meth near child

An investigation led by Sheriff’s Investigator Jeff Merritt with the assistance of the Vicksburg Police Department Narcotics Division resulted in the arrest of Chester Lee ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, April 8, 2023 10:59 am

Crime

Man wanted for court violation faces new drug charge

On Thursday, Deputies Hunter Anderson and Ron Nations, acting on a tip, arrested Curtis Wayne Tippen, 49 of Warren County, at a residence in the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, April 8, 2023 10:57 am

Crime

Undercover operation results in arrest for sale of cocaine

Nikia Eugene Ragsdale, 48, was arrested on March 30 after a weeks-long investigation involving surveillance and undercover operations led by Warren County Sheriff’s Department Investigator ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, April 8, 2023 10:55 am

Lifestyles

Mighty ‘Sip Fest: Experience living history in Vicksburg

There are a variety of ways to experience the history of Vicksburg during the four days of the Mighty ‘Sip Fest. Below are just a ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, April 8, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Man stops in Vicksburg while walking Natchez Trace for autism acceptance

Brad Meshell is currently on a month-long mission to walk the entirety of the Natchez Trace Parkway to raise awareness for — and acceptance of ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, April 7, 2023 1:30 pm

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