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Crime

4 in custody as Gibson, Halls Ferry shooting becomes murder investigation after victim dies

A shooting investigation stemming from an incident earlier this month just outside the Vicksburg city limits has become a murder case after the victim died ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, June 14, 2024 1:45 pm

Crime

UPDATE: 4 in custody as Gibson, Halls Ferry shooting becomes murder investigation after victim dies

UPDATE: Jermiane “Bones” Johnson and Calbert “Calbo” Cosby were taken into custody just after noon Friday in Memphis. A fourth suspect, Wilmar Johnson, has also ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, June 14, 2024 12:41 pm

Lifestyles

Vicksburg rehabilitation project highlighted in National Park Service annual report

The Technical Preservation Services office of the National Park Service has recently published its annual report highlighting the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program for ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Thursday, June 13, 2024 9:47 am

Columnists

Vicksburg, Miss Mississippi are a really good pair

Well. I learned a lot this week, to put it mildly. I’ve covered a pretty wide array of events over my career in newspapers, but ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 3:33 pm

Louisiana

Tallulah City Council votes to enter receivership for water plant

The ongoing quest to solve problems with the City of Tallulah’s outdated water plant took a step in a new direction last week when the ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 11:07 am

Crime

VPD: Recent shootings appear to be related, ‘not random acts’

Officials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) said Tuesday that a Monday-night incident on Grange Hall Road appears to be the latest in a string of ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 3:21 pm

Crime

1 injured in Washington Street shooting; VPD continues investigation

Officials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) are continuing an investigation into an early morning shooting Friday on Washington Street that left one man injured. According ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, June 7, 2024 9:09 am

Crime

1 man hospitalized following shooting; WCSO searching for suspect

A shooting Thursday night just outside the Vicksburg city limits left one man hospitalized and local law enforcement on the hunt for the shooter, according ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, June 7, 2024 12:39 am

Local

Locals brace for another round of severe weather as crews work to restore power

With many in Vicksburg and the surrounding areas still without power following Monday night’s severe weather, the National Weather Service in Jackson is warning of ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 1:18 pm

Local

City of Vicksburg announces memorial for fallen firefighters

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen have announced the unveiling of a memorial to honor the memory of three Vicksburg firefighters who lost their ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, June 3, 2024 5:52 pm

News

Warren County Grand Jury makes recommendations

The Warren County Grand Jury made a number of recommendations to governing bodies following its May term. Chief among them was what has become the ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, June 3, 2024 11:19 am

Local

Heir apparent: Mayfield defeats Hollingsworth in special election

The race for Vicksburg’s Ward 1 alderman seat was all but decided Thursday night as Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield defeated Daryl Hollingsworth in a lopsided runoff ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Thursday, May 30, 2024 10:03 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police Department arrest report: May 20-May 26

Deangelo Denzel Ross was charged on May 20 with 5 Capias Warrants Served. Krystie Sharay Bryante Parson, was charged on May 20 with Contempt of ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Thursday, May 30, 2024 2:44 pm

Crime

1 killed in Locust Street shooting

One man is dead following a shooting Tuesday night on Locust Street, according to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD). Officials with VPD said officers ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 3:13 am

Local

Flaggs, Monsour talk animal shelter

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen during its regular meeting Friday approved a resolution for interim City Clerk Deborah Nickson to advertise sealed bids ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 24, 2024 8:15 pm

News

Reeves visits River City amid National Travel and Tourism Week

Mississippi has a lot to offer. That was the message Gov. Tate Reeves brought with him – along with a host of other state officials ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 24, 2024 4:57 pm

Columnists

Memorial Day message should never get old

Monday is Memorial Day and, as always, most of us will attempt to strike a balance between enjoying a day off with family and remembering ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 24, 2024 9:25 am

Business

Ribbon cuttings continue: Bohemia Cafe and Bakery joins chamber

The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce added another ribbon-cutting event to its recent string of ceremonies marking new and existing local businesses joining its ranks. ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Thursday, May 23, 2024 9:32 pm

Local

‘It’ll change your heart’: Daughtry named Special Olympics Coach of the Year

City of Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Director Rick Daughtry has a lot on his plate when it comes to his work in the River City. ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 9:42 pm

Local

Group donates $50K to animal shelter

The Friends of the City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter were very friendly at Monday’s meeting of the Board of Mayor and Alderman, where the group ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 8:05 pm

Education

Porter’s Chapel graduates Class of 2024

Porter’s Chapel Academy Head of School Chris Williams presided over his final graduating class Saturday when 26 seniors took part in commencement services at First ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Saturday, May 18, 2024 6:38 pm

Local

VPD to kick off summer Street Ball program

The Vicksburg Police Department is gearing up for its annual youth program, Street Ball, starting June 4 and running through July 12.  “This initiative not ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:21 am

Education

A new beginning: Warren Central graduates Class of 2024

The Class of 2024 stepped across the stage at the Vicksburg Convention Center Friday night and officially became alumni of Warren Central High School. The ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 17, 2024 9:04 pm

Crime

Vicksburg PD says arrest at VCC poses no threat to graduation ceremonies

The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) issued a statement Friday afternoon concerning the arrest of a woman hours earlier outside the Vicksburg Convention Center, where Warren ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 17, 2024 3:54 pm

Louisiana

City of Tallulah rescinds boil water advisory

The City of Tallulah is rescinding the boil water advisory issued on April 29, Mayor Charles Finlayson said Friday morning. “The State has cleared the ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 17, 2024 9:53 am

Education

VHS Class of 2024 completes journey

Like every school’s Class of 2024, the graduating seniors of Vicksburg High School (VHS) began their high school careers in the midst of the Covid-19 ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:21 pm

Education

RCEC graduates 83 in Class of 2024

River City Early College (RCEC) kicked off graduation season in Vicksburg Wednesday as 83 members of the Class of 2024 received diplomas. “Today represents a ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:38 pm

Columnists

Some advice for graduates stepping into the ‘real world’

Graduation is almost upon us and hundreds of our local students are champing at the bit to get across that stage and on to the ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:31 pm

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