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Waste Management’s contract in doubt after late filing

A new company may be taking over the solid waste management services for Vicksburg starting in July after Waste Management failed to turn its proposal ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 9:49 am

Local

Animal sale brings with it plenty of smiles

Spring was in the air Saturday at Tractor Supply on South Frontage Road for the monthly small animal sale. Vendors were selling a wide range ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Monday, April 17, 2017 10:11 am

Education

Vicksburg coach wears different hats

When Kristin Williams made the move from teaching at the elementary level to working at Vicksburg High School, coaching wasn’t in the plans. Before she knew ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Monday, April 17, 2017 10:07 am

Local

Nearly a quarter of Vicksburg voters have disappeared since 2013’s municipal elections

With just over three weeks before the municipal primary election in Vicksburg, candidates are seeking voters from a surprisingly smaller voter pool. According to voting records, ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, April 15, 2017 10:50 pm

News

On your mark. Get set. Plant.

Tomato sandwiches are widely served at Vicksburg functions and many restaurants in town. It fact, for many they are a staple go to meal. In ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, April 14, 2017 10:01 pm

Local

Blackburn prepares for annual classic car show

Blackburn Motor Company and the Vicksburg Car Cruisers are teaming up to once again host their annual car show Saturday, April 22. Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, April 14, 2017 9:50 pm

Local

Bayou Pierre Quilters team up to help out, raise money for St. Jude’s Research Hospital

The women of the Bayou Pierre Quilters are auctioning off their latest completed project to raise money for St. Jude’s Research Hospital. The quilt, which they ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, April 14, 2017 9:50 pm

Local

Chance for chocolate: Saturday raffle to benefit Paws Rescue

One lucky winner will have the chance to celebrate Easter by feasting upon a giant chocolate bunny thanks to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at Vicksburg ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, April 14, 2017 9:49 pm

Local

Thousands come in during annual amnesty program

The City of Vicksburg’s annual amnesty period for paying overdue court fines while avoiding jail time came to an end on April 10. Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, April 14, 2017 9:44 am

Local

St. Al students up their boot camp game

The game may have been called Monopoly, but in this version there were no metal game pieces or paper money. Streets like Park Place and ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, April 14, 2017 9:44 am

Local

One injured in Thursday shooting, suspect and victim identified

The Vicksburg Police Department responded to a shooting on Pearl Street just before 11 a.m. Thursday. Vicksburg Chief of Police Walter Armstrong confirmed that Charles Brooks ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, April 13, 2017 12:46 pm

Education

Barbers provide haircuts ‘on the house’

Fourth grader Clinton Walker was willing to take a seat in the barber’s chair as long as they didn’t cut off his dreads. The chance ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, April 13, 2017 9:43 am

Local

Vicksburg brothers develop new app

Vicksburg natives Anthony and Arkeem Gibson have made it their mission to solve the problem of awkward social interactions between people with nothing in common. Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 10:06 am

Education

WCHS’ Robertson named state’s top music teacher

Nancy Robertson has spent the last 37 years working with students as a choir director and educator including the last 20 years at Warren Central ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 10:05 am

Education

Students to compete in underwater robotics competition

Students at River City Early College will compete in their first underwater robotics competition April 21-23 in Dauphin Island, Ala. The ROV club includes 20 ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Monday, April 10, 2017 9:39 am

Education

RC Early College students learn art of giving back to community

At River City Early College, their goal is to not only provide a rigorous academic curriculum, but also to help to develop well-rounded individuals. Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, April 8, 2017 8:01 pm

Local

Weather, crowd perfect for 30th annual Riverfest

Washington Street was bustling with activity throughout Saturday for the 30th annual RiverFest. The blues music of Osgood and Blaque wafted down the street in ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, April 8, 2017 8:00 pm

Local

65-year-old Ark. man takes close contest for Bluz Cruz title

Not even some unexpected barge traffic could slow down the racers in the 13th annual Bluz Cruz Saturday. Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, April 8, 2017 7:59 pm

Faith

Area churches plan special service for Holy Week, Easter

With Easter just over a week away, area churches are planning a variety of events and special services to celebrate one of the most important ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, April 8, 2017 7:59 pm

Local

Orchestral Society spring concert set for Sunday at Parkside Playhouse

The Vicksburg Orchestral Society will present its spring concert Sunday starting at 4 p.m. at the Parkside Playhouse. This year’s concert will feature Sergei Prokofiev’s ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, April 7, 2017 9:28 pm

Local

Purple Heart, other medals, back where they belong

Vicksburg resident Harold J. Walker and his family believed that his Vietnam service medals were lost forever. He placed his Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, April 7, 2017 9:26 pm

Local

Hinds begins centennial celebration

The Vicksburg campus of Hinds Community College held a ceremony Thursday evening to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Hinds and the 42-year anniversary of the ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, April 7, 2017 9:38 am

Local

Bluz Cruz to cast off

Barge and other commercial traffic will be temporarily shut down on the Mississippi River from Tallulah to Vicksburg Saturday morning. The normal traffic will be ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, April 7, 2017 9:37 am

Local

Salvation Army, Tyson partner for free lunch

Tyson Chicken and the Vicksburg Salvation Army will be partnering to provide a free lunch to those impacted by Sunday’s storm Friday at noon. “Tyson ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:46 am

Local

Downtown ready for Riverfest

The 30th annual Riverfest music and arts festival will be held Friday and Saturday in downtown Vicksburg. The events will feature multiple bands Friday and ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 9:52 am

Local

Residents endure rabies scare

Richard Luther was making a delivery on Friday, March 24 when he was bitten in the left calf by a German shepherd that hadn’t been ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 9:32 am

Local

Talents on display: Performers shine during annual Raise the Roof Talent Competition

Dancer Gabby Andrews of the Debra Franco School of Dance was named the grand champion at the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation’s second annual Raise the ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 9:45 am

Education

VWSD, Adidas near new apparel contract

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees tentatively approved an agreement Thursday with Adidas to provide apparel for Vicksburg and Warren Central High Schools’ ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Monday, April 3, 2017 9:56 am

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