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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

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

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