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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

Local

Generator catches fire at Riverside Construction

The Vicksburg Fire Department responded to a fire that broke out on a barge owned by Riverside Construction on Thursday around 6:45 p.m. Fire Chief ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, March 11, 2023 10:52 am

Crime

City unveils preliminary plan for Youth Development Center

The City of Vicksburg held a public meeting to present the preliminary plans for a new Youth Development Center on Wednesday at the Vicksburg Auditorium. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 10, 2023 2:45 pm

Crime

Williams seeking answers in vandalism of late father’s home

Gail Williams is seeking answers after her late father’s home in Vicksburg was heavily vandalized in the middle of February. Williams lives in Colorado and ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 10, 2023 2:22 pm

Local

Vicksburg artist Kennith Humphrey mourned by many whose lives he impacted

Beloved Vicksburg-based artist Kennith Humphrey passed away on March 2. He was known for his vibrant, impressionistic paintings that captured life’s intimate, sometimes surreal aspects ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 10, 2023 1:43 pm

Crime

One person shot, one injured at gathering at Admiral Imperial Apartments

One person was shot and another injured in an altercation at the Admiral Imperial Apartments in Vicksburg on Thursday night. Trayvon Barnett, 22, was shot ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 10, 2023 9:47 am

Local

NOT YOUR AVERAGE PUPPET SHOW: ‘Avenue Q’ set to open March 17 at the Strand

The Westside Theatre Foundation is gearing up for its production of “Avenue Q,” an adult musical comedy that looks a lot like an episode of ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:14 pm

Education

Vicksburg Warren School District hires new safety officers for schools

The Vicksburg Warren School District announced the hire of five new Safety Resource Officers (SROs) to the Campus Police Department this week. This will make ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 5:44 pm

Education

Integrity, Leadership, Passionate: Community feedback added to VWSD Superintendent search

The Vicksburg Warren School District posted an anonymous online questionnaire asking for input from the community as the board of trustees narrows its search for ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:42 am

Crime

MECHANIC BANDITS: Car thieves repair vehicle, use it for auto burglaries

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals on Feb. 23, who have been charged with multiple felonies in relation to a series of burglaries ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 4:41 pm

Local

Duplex catches fire on Fayette Street in Vicksburg

The Vicksburg Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 1200 block of Fayette Street around 2 p.m. on Saturday, according to Battalion Chief ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, March 4, 2023 6:21 pm

Education

PHOTO GALLERY: Community leaders join to Read Across America (and Vicksburg)

Thursday was national Read Across America Day, and it was celebrated by schools across Vicksburg and Warren County. At Dana Road Elementary School, the day ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, March 3, 2023 3:59 pm

Business

LESLEY LOVES LEFTOVERS: ‘Leftovers’ takes center stage at Attic Gallery show

A show titled “Leftovers” was held at the Attic Gallery in downtown Vicksburg on Feb. 23. Lesley Silver, founder and owner of the gallery for ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, March 2, 2023 2:34 pm

Columnists

MARTIN: A productive field trip for Vicksburg leaders

In February, I joined Vicksburg community leaders for a leadership exchange in Hattiesburg. Mayor George Flaggs Jr., Aldermen Michael Mayfield and Alex Monsour, and a ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:00 am

Local

Taste of Vicksburg recognizes local Black history

The monthly Taste of Vicksburg program returned for its second season at the Vicksburg Convention Center on Friday. Four guest speakers discussed the topic for ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:08 pm

PROFILE 2023

QUITE A SOUVENIR: Siege-era mortar shell a childhood memento for Pratt

When Bryan Pratt was growing up, his family owned a number of properties around Vicksburg. When he was about 6 or 7 years old, his ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, February 25, 2023 7:00 am

Education

Vicksburg Warren School Trustees accept Shealy’s resignation

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Thursday. The board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Chad Shealy, received updates ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, February 24, 2023 3:27 pm

Local

Dedication, Passion, Leadership: United Way highlights hard work of volunteers

The United Way of West Central Mississippi (UWWCM) held its annual meeting on Thursday. Leadership changes were announced and a number of awards were given ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:11 pm

Local

DOUBLE THE MONEY: 40th annual Drawdown a success for Vicksburg Catholic School

The 40th annual Drawdown fundraiser was held by the Vicksburg Catholic School last Sunday at Levee Street Warehouse. Kristi Smith is a teacher and the ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, February 23, 2023 2:53 pm

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