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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

Crime

Karl Michael Singleton’s killer sentenced to 40 years

Clarence Lowe was sentenced after pleading guilty to the 2020 murder of Karl Michael Singleton, 20 of Vicksburg, on Thursday. According to District Attorney Ricky ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:34 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

GO TO THE MARDI GRAS: Parade winners announced for 2023

The annual Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade took place Saturday, with revelers traveling down Washington Street in a sea of gold, purple and green. Forty-four groups ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 2:39 pm

Crime

Anessia Martin lost a son to gun violence; now she’s working to save other children.

The city of Vicksburg’s ad hoc Youth Violence Prevention Committee has met over the past few weeks to come up with strategies to combat juvenile ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:59 pm

Crime

Man charged with second degree murder in Tallulah shooting

The Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred in Tallulah on Saturday. The sheriff’s office reported that units ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, February 20, 2023 4:16 pm

Crime

Man arrested after breaking into at least 15 homes, campers

A Claiborne County man was arrested this week in connection with at least 15 break-ins. On Wednesday at approximately 12:30 a.m., Claiborne County Sheriff’s Deputies ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, February 17, 2023 2:35 pm

Education

PHOTO GALLERY: Black history comes alive at Vicksburg High School

To celebrate Black History Month, the Diving Deeper into Black History Wax Museum event was held at Vicksburg High School on Wednesday. The event was ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, February 17, 2023 2:08 pm

Local

Vicksburg and Hattiesburg officials share strategies for success at Leadership Exchange

Community leaders from Vicksburg took a bus to Hattiesburg to participate in a leadership exchange event on Feb. 8. Department heads from Vicksburg met with ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, February 13, 2023 4:38 pm

Local

Charles Atkins, Vicksburg’s first Black fire chief, honored for his service

The Vicksburg Fire Department held a ceremony to honor retired Fire Chief Charles Atkins on Friday at the fire department’s training center on Old Mill ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, February 10, 2023 2:43 pm

Local

Bathroom heater causes house fire on North Washington Street

The Vicksburg Fire Department responded to a house fire on Washington Street near the intersection of Highway 61 North around 9 a.m. on Friday. Captain ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, February 10, 2023 1:32 pm

Local

Retired Claiborne County Chief Deputy Fredrick Yarbrough dies at 72

Retired Chief Deputy Fredrick “Freddy” Yarborough of the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office died on Jan. 29 at the age of 72. Deputy Gloria “Nikki” Greenwood ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, February 9, 2023 2:55 pm

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