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Education

18-wheeler clips side of Vicksburg Warren School District bus

A Vicksburg Warren School District school bus collided with an 18-wheeler on Highway 61 North Thursday morning. Christi Kilroy, Director of Communications and Media at ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:00 pm

Education

Vicksburg Warren school board considers options for Rolling Fork assistance

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on March 30. Items addressed by the board included the election of officers ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, April 6, 2023 2:37 pm

Education

Mississippi Parent of the Year Kim Nailor speaks about her mission to help

Kimberly Walker Nailor, Vicksburg resident and mother of two sons in the Vicksburg Warren School District, was named 2023 Mississippi Parent of the Year by ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, April 6, 2023 2:25 pm

Crime

Weekend UTV chase suspect has initial appearance in Warren County Justice Court

Robert Kyle Hatley, 25 of Seminary, had an initial appearance in Warren County Justice Court on Monday morning. Hatley was arrested on Saturday in Warren ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 1:59 pm

Crime

Man faces charges in six counties after Warren County pursuit

A multi-agency vehicle pursuit in Warren County ended in the arrest of a Seminary resident on Saturday morning by the Warren County Sheriff’s Department. A ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Sunday, April 2, 2023 6:16 pm

Local

Jones marking 32 years with Vicksburg Fire Department

Captain James Jones of the Vicksburg Fire Department has almost 32 years of service under his belt. Previously he did survey work as a contractor ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 31, 2023 7:00 am

Local

Warren County Deputy Clark on the experience of law enforcement

Deputy Chreka Clark of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office has been in law enforcement for approximately four years. “It was a new career that I ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 31, 2023 6:51 am

Local

“Be the calm”: VFD ambulance service is there on the worst days

Kristin Blackledge started working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the Vicksburg Fire Department ambulance service a little over a year ago, and she ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 31, 2023 5:15 am

Local

Warren County Fire Service turns volunteers into heroes

Chief Chris Kennedy of the Bovina Volunteer Fire Service said he started his firefighting career and continues to volunteer with the same department because he ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 31, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Phillips, Hunter protect and serve with Vicksburg Police Department

Patrol Officer Carlton Phillips of the Vicksburg Police Department used to have a job installing cable in households. Then, he started looking at law enforcement ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 31, 2023 4:00 am

Education

VHS on lockdown after anonymous threat

Vicksburg High School is in a soft lockdown after the Vicksburg Police Department notified the Vicksburg Warren School District of an anonymous shooting threat Wednesday ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:40 am

Crime

Ebony Owens’ remains found by fishermen during low water levels

The remains of Ebony Owens were discovered by fishermen on the Big Black River yesterday, and have since been recovered by authorities. Owens is the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Sunday, March 26, 2023 4:16 pm

News

PHOTO GALLERY: Search and recovery, clean up efforts continue in Rolling Fork

Damage was present throughout Rolling Fork after a tornado devastated the town late Friday night, leveling homes and businesses, downing power lines and causing gas ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, March 25, 2023 12:49 pm

Crime

EBONY OWENS: Search for remains hindered by water level, debris

The Big Black River’s water levels have lowered recently, limiting the progress of the multi-agency search for the remains of Ebony Owens. Owens, a 36-year-old ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 24, 2023 6:43 pm

Crime

Four drug arrests made in traffic stop in Vicksburg

A traffic stop in the area of Ameristar Casino, on 4146 Washington St., resulted in four drug arrests with one also being charged with assault ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 24, 2023 6:32 pm

Education

Bovina Brainiacs heading to international robotics competition

The Bovina Brainiacs robotics team will be representing Mississippi in an international robotics competition in California after winning the Engineering Excellence Award at the statewide ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 24, 2023 2:47 pm

Lifestyles

‘Heartfelt and Raunchy’: ‘Avenue Q’s’ closing performance is this weekend

The Westside Theatre Foundation will end its run of “Avenue Q” this weekend at the Strand Theatre. The adult musical comedy, styled in the mold ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, March 23, 2023 3:08 pm

Education

Super STAR: Mateo Byrd recognized as STAR Student for Warren Central High School

Mateo Byrd, a senior at Warren Central High School, was recognized as a STAR Student earlier this month for academic success. Terry Wong has been ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, March 23, 2023 1:59 pm

Crime

Clinton man killed in Vicksburg car crash

John Clayton Kabbes Jr., 32 of Clinton, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Vicksburg Monday morning. First responders received a call a little after ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 12:22 pm

Local

Supervisors approve King’s Point Ferry alternative, paving project bid

The Warren County Board of Supervisors is out of the ferry business. During its Monday meeting, the board approved a four-year mooring lease for Cottonport ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 2:52 pm

Crime

Search continues for remains of Ebony Owens

The search for the remains of Ebony Owens continued Monday as the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, March 20, 2023 4:42 pm

Crime

Search continues for remains of Ebony Owens

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks continue to assist in the search for the remains of Ebony ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 17, 2023 1:20 pm

Local

Warren County supervisors discuss delayed work on Redwood Road

The Warren County Board of Supervisors held a working session on Monday morning. Topics of discussion included delayed construction on Redwood Road, the possibility of ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 17, 2023 1:15 pm

Education

Students and teachers looking for integrity and innovation in search for new superintendent

The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) conducted three different sets of surveys to different groups to get community input in its search for a replacement ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:56 pm

Columnists

MARTIN: An administrative answer to tragedy

Last week I attended the public discussion on the recommendations of the Ad Hoc committee appointed by Mayor George Flaggs Jr. to address youth violence ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 2:55 pm

Education

Gator bands usher in full scale spring concert

Vicksburg school bands held their annual Spring Band Concert at Vicksburg Jr. High on Friday. The performances included the Gator Bands from Vicksburg High School, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 2:38 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

New historical markers celebrate Vicksburg’s history and the town’s first residential and commercial area

Two new historical markers were unveiled in downtown Vicksburg by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), the City of Vicksburg, and the Vicksburg ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:37 pm

Crime

Man arrested after attacking wife and children with vehicle

Editors note: According to communication received from the Vicksburg Police Department on Friday, March 17, Dotson has since had his charge reduced to a misdemeanor. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, March 13, 2023 5:15 pm

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