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Mayfield, Hollingsworth officially head to runoff in Ward 1 election

Vicksburg’s open Ward 1 alderman seat will be filled by either Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield or Daryl Hollingsworth, as the pair now officially head toward a ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:50 pm

Local

Board of Mayor and Aldermen extend curfew ahead of graduations

The City of Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen during its regular meeting Monday took extra steps to ensure there will be no gap in ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:47 am

News

Election results expected Wednesday

Vicksburg City Clerk Deborah Nickson said Monday only 20 affidavit ballots stand between last week’s special election to fill the city’s vacant Ward 1 alderman ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 3:18 pm

News

Chief details pay increase plans for VPD

Last week, Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. rolled out a plan to increase pay for city employees over the next six to eight months. During ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Monday, May 13, 2024 11:50 am

Columnists

We want your input: What stories are important to you?

Summer is fast approaching and that means a bit of a break from some things. For a few months, students and teachers will get a ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:56 am

Downtown Vicksburg

A work in progress: Downtown’s ‘Sprite Boy’ mural finding new life

The downtown Vicksburg mural affectionately known as ‘Sprite Boy’ is getting a facelift and artist Quinn McClung says his work is on track to be ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 10, 2024 10:51 pm

Local

City, county accept bid on Riverfront Park property

In separate meetings Monday, the Warren County Board of Supervisors and the City of Vicksburg each approved the acceptance of a bid to purchase the ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 10, 2024 8:53 pm

News

UPDATE: Absentee ballots still point toward runoff for Ward 1 election; affidavit ballot numbers expected over weekend

In a race that ended in a close finish for the top three candidates, Thursday’s Ward 1 special election will likely move to a runoff ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Friday, May 10, 2024 11:38 am

Local

Unofficial election results indicate Ward 1 race will move to runoff

In a race that ended in a close finish for the top three candidates, Thursday’s Ward 1 election ended in a likely runoff between Thomas ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:38 pm

Business

Cooper Lighting Solutions closing doors in Vicksburg

Cooper Lighting Solutions announced this week it will close its Vicksburg location “in phases” but said employees at its River City operation would be offered ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:56 pm

Crime

Texas authorites thank Pace, WCSO for efforts in apprehending suspect; says officers are en route to Missisissippi

Officials with the Webster Police Department in Texas say investigators are en route to Mississippi to continue a homicide investigation in which the most recent ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:54 pm

Education

Groundbreaking: Tallulah Academy begins rebuilding project

Construction of two new buildings is officially underway at Tallulah Academy after a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, just over two years after parts of the school’s ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:30 pm

Crime

Overnight manhunt ends in arrest of person of interest in Texas homicide

A man who is considered a person of interest in a homicide investigation in Webster, Texas is awaiting extradition in the Warren County Jail after ... Read more

by Blake Bell, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:37 pm

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

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