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Vicksburg Fire Department helps scout with zoo project

Life for the chimpanzees at the Jackson Zoo will soon be getting easier thanks in part to the Vicksburg Fire Department. The department donated about ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Sunday, January 21, 2018 9:00 pm

Local

Sam Joyner reaches finals of International Blues Challenge

To Sam Joyner, the blues are not just a genre of music. They are a way of life. “Some people are born into the blues,” ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, January 20, 2018 8:07 pm

Local

Shutdown: Shuttered government raising concerns locally

Cars filled the parking lot at Vicksburg National Military Park Saturday morning as temperatures climbed back to normal following a weeklong freeze, but that was ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, January 20, 2018 8:06 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Four injured in Saturday morning shooting

  Three adults and a juvenile were injured in a shooting on Crawford Street Saturday morning. Vicksburg Police Department Sgt. Johnnie Edwards said officers responded ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, January 20, 2018 4:52 pm

Local

ERDC pilots go through drone flight training

A small red and white aircraft zipped through the air above Vicksburg Municipal Airport Friday afternoon. A distant whine could be heard from the aircraft’s ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, January 19, 2018 7:24 pm

Columnists

Peaceful day of hunting worth it

Growing up my family was always pretty outdoorsy. Going camping was a pretty frequent vacation for us starting first in a tent, then moving on ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:04 pm

Local

Order of the Eastern Star to have annual food giveaway

The Lady Pearl Bradley Chapter 48 of the Order of the Eastern Star will be hosting its third annual food giveaway Wednesday. The chapter typically ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:01 pm

Local

Denton and Ford not in favor of House Bill 957 that would change formula

Public school funding in Mississippi may be changing, and leaders in Warren County are unanimously opposed to the changes. The Mississippi House of Representative passed ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, January 18, 2018 6:58 pm

Local

‘The Cocktail Hour’ opens Friday night

Bundled up in hats and coats, the cast of “The Cocktail Hour” worked through their final rehearsal Wednesday afternoon before opening night Friday. Jim Biedenbach, ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 7:27 pm

Local

Law enforcement learns of FBI’s new crime reporting system

Crime statistics reported to the FBI will be getting more accurate. The Vicksburg Police Department and representatives from surrounding municipalities and communities in Arkansas and ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 7:26 pm

Local

Drivers taken to hospital following wreck

Two people were taken to the hospital following a near head-on collision Wednesday afternoon. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said a 2014 Nissan Altima, driven ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 7:26 pm

Local

‘We dodged a bullet’ VWSD schools remain closed; VCS, PCA in session today

By Brandon O’Connor and John Surratt The Vicksburg Post Record low temperatures and snowfall Tuesday morning led to hazardous road conditions that shutdown the city ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 7:24 pm

BREAKING NEWS

VWSD to remain closed on Thursday, VCS and PCA to open late

Vicksburg Warren School District superintendent Chad Shealy said that schools will remain closed Thursday due to road conditions. Schools were also closed Tuesday and Wednesday. ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 12:44 pm

Uncategorized

Road conditions leads to closures and delayed openings

Poor road conditions following Tuesday’s snowfall has led to closures throughout Vicksburg and Warren County. Some business have also chosen to open later in the ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 8:04 am

Local

Weather causes closings and rescheduling events

By John Surratt and Brandon O’Connor The Vicksburg Post Ice and snow that made roads throughout Vicksburg and Warren County hazardous to travel forced much ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 3:40 pm

Local

City, county, businesses and schools shut down due to hazardous road conditions from inclement weather

By John Surratt and Brandon O’Connor The Vicksburg Post Vicksburg and Warren County buttoned up as snow and subfreezing temperatures hit the area for a ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 3:39 pm

Sports

Game Plan

VGSA registration Registration is now open until Feb. 10 for the Vicksburg Girls Softball Association’s spring season. The fast-pitch league is for players ages 4-16. ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 2:46 pm

Sports

Postponements, adjustments force VHS to play three road games in three days

First, it was frozen pipes. Then, freezing weather. Vicksburg High’s basketball teams haven’t been able to catch a lot of breaks lately on the court ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 2:45 pm

Local

Warren County gets a snow day

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by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 1:34 pm

BREAKING NEWS

All schools to be closed Wednesday

Vicksburg Warren School District superintendent Chad Shealy confirmed that schools will remain closed Wednesday due to inclement weather and poor road conditions. “VWSD Administrators have ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 12:02 pm

Education

VHS seniors Rhodes and Moore make history

Vicksburg High seniors Angel Rhodes and Zachary Moore are blazing a new trail in Mississippi. During a ceremony Thursday at Hinds Community College the two ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Monday, January 15, 2018 9:00 pm

Local

Lanford-Ferguson shatters glass ceiling of Rotary Club of Vicksburg

Tuesday the Rotary Club of Vicksburg will celebrate its 100th anniversary will a gala at The Vicksburg Convention Center. The members in attendance will include ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Sunday, January 14, 2018 4:42 pm

Local

More snow? White stuff, below freezing temps in forecast for Tuesday

  After a slight up tick into the 50s Monday, temperatures in Warren County are expected to dip into the teens Tuesday and Wednesday. There ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Sunday, January 14, 2018 4:34 pm

Local

Race goers face below freezing temps for Chill in Hills

Below freezing temperatures weren’t enough to keep runners off the course Saturday morning as more than 200 competitors took part in the 10th annual Chill ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, January 13, 2018 8:18 pm

Education

Voters get final say on school plans

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees has made its decision on what changes they plan to make to the system’s facilities. Now, it ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, January 13, 2018 8:15 pm

Local

‘I have nothing’ single mom says after fire destroys apartments

An estimated 40 to 50 people were left homeless early Saturday morning when a fire destroyed a 24-unit apartment building on Lake Hill Drive. Nineteen ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, January 13, 2018 8:13 pm

Faith

The Daniel Plan: Faith-based health trend draws more than 200 to various meetings

A new health trend has come to Vicksburg. Starting this month, more than 200 people will be taking part in classes on The Daniel Plan ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, January 12, 2018 7:40 pm

Education

Town Hall provides info on VWSD

For parents looking to ask questions or learn more about the Vicksburg Warren School District, Thursday night Board of Trustee member Alonzo Stevens was all ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, January 12, 2018 7:36 pm

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