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VPD promotes officer, swears in 2

The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) during a ceremony held Monday officially promoted its newest sergeant and swore in two new offices. Taking the oath as ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:30 pm

Local

Suspect arrested in Sunday shooting of 2 teenagers

A Vicksburg man has been booked into the Warren County Jail and will face charges related to the Sunday-night shooting of two teenage girls. Warren ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, July 1, 2024 7:32 pm

Crime

Pair of suspects in deadly string of shootings make court appearance

Two men facing murder charges in relation to a deadly string of shootings in and around Vicksburg in early June made their initial appearances in ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, July 1, 2024 3:46 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

‘His wits and his words’: Strand Theatre to feature films about famed mule trader

An event coming to the Strand Theatre in July will feature two short films about Vicksburg’s Ray Lum, a local mule trader who made a ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Saturday, June 29, 2024 1:18 pm

Crime

VPD investigating Friday night shooting

Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is investigating a shooting that took place Friday night following an event at the City Pavilion. VPD Investigator Jerrold Hayes said ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, June 28, 2024 11:50 pm

Crime

Suspects in deadly shooting make initial court appearance

Three suspects allegedly involved in a string of deadly shootings in Vicksburg and the surrounding areas in early June made their initial appearances in a ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, June 28, 2024 3:10 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Pollinator Palooza highlights ‘thriving environment’

Vicksburg Farmers’ Market held a special version of its weekly showing at Washington Street Park Saturday morning, holding Pollinator Palooza as a grand finale to ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Saturday, June 22, 2024 1:46 pm

Columnists

Mississippi quickly adding to my football memories

I know we’re in the beginning of summer, but is there ever a bad time to talk about football in the South?  It’s on my ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, June 21, 2024 1:25 pm

Local

Mayfield sworn in as Ward 1 alderman

Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield was sworn into office as the new alderman of Vicksburg’s Ward 1 during a special meeting of the Board of Mayor and ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 3:10 pm

Local

City’s abuzz for Vicksburg Pollinator Week

This week is officially Vicksburg Pollinator Week after Mayor George Flaggs Jr. presented a proclamation during Monday’s regular meeting of the Board of Mayor and ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, June 17, 2024 10:17 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man charged with shooting 2 women, leading police on chase

A Vicksburg man is facing a slew of charges after Vicksburg police say he shot two women early Sunday morning before leading officers on a ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, June 17, 2024 5:08 pm

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

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