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Crime

Vicksburg man busted for trafficking narcotics, illegal weapon

A report of gunfire over the weekend at Eastbrook Apartments led to the arrest of a Vicksburg man on drugs and weapons charges. According to ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, May 6, 2024 4:52 pm

Local

Special election Thursday; 8 polling places open for voters

Thursday’s special election will decide Vicksburg’s next Ward 1 alderman and eight polling places will be open for eligible voters. Vicksburg City Clerk Deborah Nickson ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, May 6, 2024 4:17 pm

News

Pant’s inspirational return, dominant performance leads Warren Central past South Panola in Game 2

An inspirational comeback story helped Warren Central flip the script in its softball playoff series against South Panola. Maddie Pant returned to the pitcher’s circle ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:36 pm

Local

Ward 1 candidates attend forum

Nine of the 10 candidates qualifying to run for Vicksburg’s open Ward 1 alderman seat appeared before voters Thursday in a candidates’ forum organized by ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Saturday, May 4, 2024 11:21 am

Education

Signature moves: RCEC students announce college decisions

River City Early College (RCEC) held its annual academic signing day Friday at the Vicksburg Convention Center, where more than 70 seniors announced their collegiate ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 3, 2024 8:21 pm

News

Flaggs to recommend pay increases for city employees

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. says he will recommend a pay increase for city employees at Monday’s regular meeting of the Board of Mayor and ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 3, 2024 5:04 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

On a prayer: Vicksburg holds 73rd annual national observance

City leaders, residents, and visitors gathered around the steps at Vicksburg City Hall Thursday in one of thousands of observances across the country of this ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Thursday, May 2, 2024 4:24 pm

Crime

Four charged with felonies after traffic stop yields meth, gun

Four Vicksburg residents are facing felony drug charges after a traffic stop Tuesday led law enforcement to the discovery of methamphetamines and a stolen firearm.  ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Thursday, May 2, 2024 3:25 pm

Columnists

Lifeguard shortage is no small thing

On today’s front page, you can read all about how one of Vicksburg’s most important annual programs is getting ready to kick off its 2024 ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:08 pm

Lifestyles

Making a splash: Vicksburg City Pool, American Red Cross to hold Learn to Swim program

The Vicksburg City Pool is preparing to launch its 2024 swimming lessons sessions in June and Director Sylvia Gurtowski said there will be classes available ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:25 pm

Education

VWSD okays purchase of electric school buses, charger installation

The Vicksburg Warren School District during its monthly meeting Thursday re-approved a 2023 motion to purchase electric buses. VWSD officials said the original February 2023 ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:34 am

Local

What to do with Nadia: Canine officer subject of debate after handler leaves Vicksburg PD

The question of what should come next for a canine belonging to Vicksburg Police Department (VPD)  following the resignation of her longtime handler has become ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:51 pm

Columnists

Miss Mississippi’s Teen competition shined over weekend

After nearly 20 years in the newspaper business, I thought I had covered almost everything, but this weekend’s Miss Mississippi’s Teen competition proved me wrong. ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:12 am

Local

Ward 1 alderman candidates officially qualify

The list of candidates vying to replace the late Michael Mayfield Sr. as alderman for Vicksburg’s Ward 1 became official Monday morning when 10 people ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, April 22, 2024 2:17 pm

Lifestyles

Renowned angler, host speaks at Rotary Club; gives preview of upcoming catfish tourney

The Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters catfish tournament will make its return to Vicksburg this summer and the event’s namesake was in the River City ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Saturday, April 20, 2024 11:28 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Today’s the day: Vicksburg Arts & Music Festival is underway

The third annual Vicksburg Arts and Music Festival kicked off Friday night at the Vicksburg Convention Center and continues through today and into this evening. ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:34 am

Crime

More remains found in murder case of Vicksburg native

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday issued a press release updating the murder case of Vicksburg native Sade Robinson, with more grisly discoveries coming ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, April 19, 2024 3:46 pm

Columnists

Vicksburg Police Department is making efforts toward transparency

Like a lot of jobs that people often see portrayed in movies, there are a lot of misconceptions about reporters. It seems that a lot ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, April 19, 2024 10:32 am

Crime

VPD addresses concerns, answers questions at town hall meeting

Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) held a town hall meeting Tuesday evening and opened the door for discussions with the public on an array of issues, ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, April 19, 2024 8:07 am

Local

Bovina fire district to expand; move expected to lower insurance premiums

During its regular meeting Monday, the Warren County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the expansion of the Bovina fire protection district following a public hearing ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 2:10 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Downtown development: Walking tour is step forward for area’s continued improvement

Joe Borgstrom stood in the afternoon sunlight streaming into The Watermark Vicksburg through its open sky light Monday evening and explained the rules to a ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:03 am

Crime

Second suspect arrested for Elizabeth Circle shooting

A Vicksburg man has become the second suspect taken into custody by Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) in connection with a shooting on Elizabeth Circle earlier ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:53 pm

Local

Board of Supervisors approves disaster declaration following storm damage

The Warren County Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting Monday approved a disaster declaration following last week’s storm, which left many residents dealing with ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, April 15, 2024 2:18 pm

News

Simulating a solution: ERDC works to help reopen port following Baltimore bridge collapse

As crews continue working to clear the wreckage beneath the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, strategies for how to best undergo the mission ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, April 12, 2024 10:32 pm

Local

Spring flag-raising ceremony to be held Tuesday

The second of four yearly flag-raising ceremonies sponsored by The Army-Navy Club of Vicksburg will take place Tuesday, marking the spring installment of the event ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, April 12, 2024 8:11 am

BREAKING NEWS

Former Jackson cop wanted for murder taken into custody after chase begins in Vicksburg

A high-speed chase that began on Interstate 20 in Vicksburg ended in Louisiana Wednesday afternoon with the arrest of a former Jackson police officer wanted ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:25 pm

Columnists

Brushing up on my basketball knowledge

First of all, I want to say congratulations to the University of Connecticut Huskies for winning back-to-back national championships in men’s NCAA basketball. That is ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:29 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Cooking and culture: St. Al students study Spanish language through food

St. Aloysius High School’s Spanish II teacher Vivian Velazquez knows the best way to a student’s head is sometimes through the stomach. Velazquez made good ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:42 pm

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