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Opinion

Let’s do a better job of voting when Nov. 7 special election rolls around

Author Peter Benchley wrote the line, “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water,” when setting up the drama for ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, July 21, 2017 10:12 am

Local

Bowling alley about 25 percent complete; still hoping for fall opening

Construction on the new bowling alley in Vicksburg is ongoing, but operations manager Patrick Belden said they are only “about 25 percent” completed with the ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, July 20, 2017 9:52 am

Opinion

Business friendly is one thing; depriving residents of services, infrastructure another

Glenn McCullough, who heads the Mississippi Development Authority, told members of the Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce that business is great in Mississippi and ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, July 20, 2017 8:31 am

Columnists

Breaking stereotypes one ravioli at a time

When I spent my eight months teaching English in Spain, I had a lot of free time on my hands. Working only 12 hours a ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, July 20, 2017 8:29 am

Local

Monsour outlines his goals for Vicksburg at Kiwanis Club

Reducing crime, job growth and tapping into the potential of tourism are three of new South Ward alderman Alex Monsour’s immediate goals for the city ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 11:12 am

Education

Drum line, color guard lay foundation for Big Blue

The full 165-member Big Blue Marching Band at Warren Central High School won’t take the field until next week, but this week the percussionists and ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 11:05 am

Education

Adams set on building on success as principal at Beechwood

David Adams, the new principal at Beechwood Elementary, has only been on the job for two weeks, but he has already bought in and the ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 9:37 am

Sports

Butler puts offseason behind, eyes another year with Patriots

When the New England Patriots’ training camp comes to an end and the season gets ready to begin, only 53 players will be left standing ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Monday, July 17, 2017 9:09 am

Sports

Eight teams take part in mens’ competitive softball league

There are former baseball players, construction workers, government employees and more. The players in the Vicksburg men’s competitive softball league come from every walk of ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, July 15, 2017 7:13 pm

Sports

Malcolm Butler returns home to host annual youth football camp at VHS

The New England Patriots will officially open training camp July 27, but on Saturday one of their star players made one last trip home before ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, July 15, 2017 7:12 pm

Sports

Vicksburg 9-under all-stars make Cinderella run in state tournament

It would have been easy for the players on the Vicksburg 9-under all-star baseball team to give up on themselves. Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, July 14, 2017 8:18 pm

News

On plane: 15 Marines, 1 Navy sailor mourned by families

By The Associated Press The 15 Marines and a Navy sailor killed in a military plane crash earlier this week in Mississippi came from around ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, July 14, 2017 8:16 pm

Local

City’s splash pad still broken, but Monsour vows help is on the way Monday

Despite assurances that the splash pad in the Catfish Row Art Park in downtown Vicksburg would be up and running by the end of the ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, July 14, 2017 8:16 pm

News

Fourth annual Ritz on River dazzles crowd of 400

More than 400 people danced the night away to the music of The Downtown Band Thursday evening during the fourth annual Ritz on the River ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, July 14, 2017 8:15 pm

Columnists

Some, like Hall, have an uplifting spirit

A friend of mine gifted me a book years ago entitled “Balcony People.” It was written by Joyce Landorf and is a short book that ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, July 14, 2017 8:02 pm

Opinion

Now is the time to put up when it comes to crime, or the perception of crime, here

Public safety has become a frequent topic of discussion in Vicksburg. New South Ward alderman Alex Monsour said “We need to get public safety under ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, July 14, 2017 8:02 pm

Sports

Butler to host annual camp Saturday

The heat index Saturday is expected to be upwards of 100 degrees in Vicksburg, but not even a summer heat wave will keep players away ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, July 14, 2017 9:22 am

Local

As summer heats up, stay safe with these tips

While rain will serve as a break from the heat over the coming days, the heat will persist, and leading into next week, will get ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, July 14, 2017 9:14 am

Columnists

A little here, a little there, but right now this is home

The hardest question I get asked on a routine basis is “where are you from?” After moving to a new place, meeting new people is an ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:57 am

Sports

Halls Ferry Park to host youth tennis tournament

More than 35 tennis players between the ages of 10 and 18 will converge on Halls Ferry Park Friday through Sunday for the annual Mud ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:55 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Splash pad: Breaks, design problems lead to repeated repairs

The splash pad at the Catfish Row Art Park should be up and running sometime Thursday, South Ward Alderman Alex Monsour said. The splash pad ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:53 am

Sports

Yocum storms back for Junior Championship

Luke Yocum, 14, did not like his chances of coming back. Facing a 6-shot deficit entering the second round of the Warren County Junior Championships ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 11:39 am

Sports

Game Plan

WC golf tournament The Viking Classic Golf Tournament, a fundraiser to benefit the Warren Central Touchdown Club and Fairways Club, is scheduled for July 14 ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:45 am

Sports

Dan Mullen talks upcoming season at SEC Media Days

It was Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen’s turn at the podium during the annual SEC Media Days in Hoover, Alabama Tuesday. Mullen, who is ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:43 am

Sports

Curtis plays in USGA amateur qualifier

A week after winning the Clear Creek Club Championships, Vicksburg native Channing Curtis was back on the golf course Tuesday for the USGA Amateur Qualifier ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:43 am

Local

Dangerous heat, humidity rolls into the area

Warren County Emergency Management Director John Elfer sent out a simple email Tuesday, with an important warning about dangerous heat. Highs for the coming days will ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:32 am

Education

VWSD third-grade students excel in state reading assessment

After three rounds of tests, only five of the 674 third graders in the Vicksburg Warren School District will be retained in third grade for ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 9:48 am

Sports

Clear Creek Golf Course hosts five golfers in Warren County Junior Championships

The busy summer schedule at Clear Creek Golf Course continued Monday with the first round of the Warren County Junior Championships. Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 9:06 am

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