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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

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

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