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News
U.S. Rep. for Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district Bennie Thompson did not mince words Monday morning while serving as the keynote speaker for the 35th Annual ...
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by Blake Bell, Monday, January 15, 2024 7:18 pm
Local
Vicksburg Alderman Michael Mayfield saw just how much he means to his community Sunday, as a line of cars gathered at Greater Grove Street Missionary ...
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by Blake Bell, Sunday, January 14, 2024 3:20 pm
Local
As Monday’s forecasted winter-weather draws near, Warren County officials are issuing one more message to residents bracing for the storm. “They’ve kind of upped that ...
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by Blake Bell, Saturday, January 13, 2024 9:50 am
Local
Vicksburg’s newest restaurant, The Bistro of Vicksburg, officially opened its doors this week with a ribbon cutting held Thursday at its location at 4002 Highway ...
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by Blake Bell, Friday, January 12, 2024 10:06 pm
Crime
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Vicksburg Police Department, early Friday morning arrested a 17-year-old Vicksburg resident wanted for having sexual ...
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by Blake Bell, Friday, January 12, 2024 2:09 pm
News
River City Rescue Mission (RCRM) is reaching out to the public in hopes of help in stocking an emergency shelter slated to open once temperatures ...
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by Blake Bell, Thursday, January 11, 2024 3:47 pm
News
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. announced this morning (Thus., Jan. 11) his office will postpone the 2024 State of the City address originally scheduled for ...
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by Blake Bell, Thursday, January 11, 2024 8:37 am
Columnists
Let’s get this out of the way early, guys. I’m an Alabama fan. And not just a normal Bama fan, but the really annoying kind ...
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by Blake Bell, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 10:52 pm
News
As winter weather approaches, local officials are stressing safety and preparedness in their messages to residents. Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps says the winter months ...
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by Blake Bell, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 9:38 am
Education
The 7th Annual Academy Showcase & Open House will be held today (Wed., Jan. 10) and Thursday on the campuses of Vicksburg High School and ...
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by Blake Bell, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 8:11 am
Crime
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is seeking the public’s help in apprehending a fugitive deemed “armed and dangerous” after authorities say he attempted to ...
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by Blake Bell, Monday, January 8, 2024 4:24 pm
Faith
The Antiochian Men (A.MEN), of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Vicksburg will be hosting an appreciation dinner for first responders Tuesday from 4 until ...
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by Blake Bell, Sunday, January 7, 2024 12:52 pm
News
A third home in Warren County – and second in Vicksburg – has been destroyed by fire in a week’s time after an overnight blaze ...
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by Blake Bell, Saturday, January 6, 2024 2:27 pm
News
A fire that broke out in a house on Redbone Road Thursday night completely destroyed a family’s home and took the lives of multiple pets, ...
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by Blake Bell, Friday, January 5, 2024 4:28 pm
Crime
A Vicksburg woman is facing a felony child abuse charge after a welfare check by Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) yielded numerous instances of child endangerment. ...
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by Blake Bell, Friday, January 5, 2024 2:06 pm
Opinion
As much as we joke about the “new year, new me” cliche, I think it’s safe to say the majority of us still begin each ...
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by Blake Bell, Friday, January 5, 2024 9:39 am
News
While many people were busy with last-minute shopping, cooking, and other holiday preparation in December, members of Leadership Vicksburg and Young Professionals current classes were ...
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by Blake Bell, Thursday, January 4, 2024 6:55 pm
Crime
A Vicksburg woman is now in custody, surrendering to Vicksburg police officers Thursday after a days-long search. Officials with the Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) said ...
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by Blake Bell, Thursday, January 4, 2024 10:35 am
Crime
Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is on the lookout for a local woman wanted in connection with a December shooting on Jackson Street. VPD officials said ...
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by Blake Bell, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 10:37 am
Columnists
When you make a job change in the newspaper industry, it isn’t as simple as just getting to know a new working environment, new coworkers, ...
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by Blake Bell, Friday, December 29, 2023 3:36 pm
Crime
Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace is cautioning residents of phone scams making the rounds in recent weeks and targeting specific members of the population. “We’re ...
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by Blake Bell, Friday, December 29, 2023 12:41 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
The Vicksburg community is mourning the loss of an icon of the restaurant business and a beloved mother, friend, and coworker, following the passing of ...
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by Blake Bell, Friday, December 29, 2023 11:16 am
News
A fire that broke out on Christmas Eve at Urban Court apartments in Vicksburg has been ruled an electrical fire, according to Vicksburg Fire Chief ...
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by Blake Bell, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 2:04 pm
News
Ten years ago, Vicksburg native Erin Hern heard a friend’s story and it motivated her to make a difference in her hometown. And for a ...
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by Blake Bell, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 12:05 pm
News
A fire that broke out just after 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve did not result in any injuries but heavily damaged a Vicksburg apartment complex. ...
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by Blake Bell, Sunday, December 24, 2023 9:51 pm
Crime
Three Georgia men were extradited back to Mississippi Thursday where they will now face charges in connection with the October robbery of a Vicksburg store. ...
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by Blake Bell, Saturday, December 23, 2023 7:34 pm
Education
Officials with River City Early College (RCEC) were in attendance at Thursday’s regular meeting of the Vicksburg Warren School District with a very special guest ...
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by Blake Bell, Friday, December 22, 2023 5:18 pm
Local
The community was out in force Thursday night for a parade and ceremony honoring Dr. Debbie Smith, who is retiring from her pediatric practice after ...
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by Blake Bell, Friday, December 22, 2023 1:58 pm
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