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BREAKING NEWS

Accused murderer given $1 million bond

The accused murderer in a Wednesday afternoon shooting that left one person dead has been given a $1 million bond. Darrion Keenan Truly, 21, 133 Meadowbrook ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, March 23, 2018 1:53 pm

Local

VNMP looking for Living History reenactors

The sound of cannon fire and muskets will be echoing throughout the Vicksburg National Military Park during the summer, but park rangers need volunteers’ to ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:23 pm

Columnists

Schools need community support

Yesterday marked my one-year anniversary of starting at The Post. When I was offered the job and told I would be covering education I was ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:20 pm

Education

Support widespread for school bond

From business owners to elected officials, the Vicksburg Warren School District’s proposed $83 million bond referendum has found widespread, unanimous support amongst community leaders in ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:13 pm

Local

Suspect charged with murder in Wednesday shooting

One person died following a shooting on Feld Street Wednesday afternoon. A suspect has been arrested and charged with muruder. Richard Albert, 25, 542 Feld ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 5:32 pm

Local

Vicksburg Kiwanis Club reads to children at Lifting Lives Shelter

Children at the Lifting Lives Shelters had a few special visitors for story time Thursday. Members from the Vicksburg Kiwanis paid a visit to the ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Monday, March 19, 2018 7:34 pm

Faith

Baskets for Believers seeks volunteers

Baskets for Believers is looking for volunteers to help make Easter a little more special for children in need throughout Warren County. Every year since ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Sunday, March 18, 2018 3:55 pm

Local

Role Vicksburg’s landscape played in Siege topic of presentation

Rolling hills, a winding river and soil perfect for making trenches all played a major role during the Siege of Vicksburg. Thursday, the role geology ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Sunday, March 18, 2018 3:54 pm

Local

Calling all pups: City’s dog park opens Friday

Despite graduating from the program in August, the 2017 class of Leadership Vicksburg refused to give up on making their class project a reality. Their ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, March 17, 2018 5:24 pm

Crime

Three cars stolen from one home later found in bizarre turn

A foot chase across East Clay Street that resulted in three people being arrested was the culmination of an action-packed hour for the Warren County ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, March 17, 2018 5:24 pm

BREAKING NEWS

One dead after Friday afternoon wreck

One person died following a single car accident on U.S. 61 South Friday around 4 p.m. Debra Harrigill, 63, was a passenger in a 2006 ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, March 17, 2018 1:51 pm

Local

Spring breakers from out of town enjoy Vicksburg

Cars packed the parking lot at Vicksburg National Military Park throughout the week as families looking for some spring break adventure made their way to ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, March 16, 2018 7:09 pm

Columnists

March Madness is unbeatable

This year it took only one game for my hopes of perfection to go up in flames. Trae Young put forth a valiant effort, but ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:27 pm

Local

A little luck of the Irish in Vicksburg

Green beer, Irish cuisine and maybe a few Irish car bombs will be available for those looking to capture a little luck on St. Patrick’s ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:19 pm

Local

Vicksburg robotics team compete in Florida

Six weeks of hard work came to fruition for Team 456, Siege Robotics, over the weekend. Twelve members of the community-based team and their robot ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:19 pm

Local

Mobile home fire under investigation

Children may have been responsible for a fire that destroyed a mobile home Wednesday night. Vicksburg Fire chief Craig Danczyk said a call came out ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:17 pm

Local

AmeriCorps national director chips in locally

Twenty-three years after serving as a member of the second AmeriCorps NCCC class, Gina Cross was sworn as an honorary Corps member for a day ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 6:57 pm

Education

WCJH Beta Club gives back by showing their appreciation

Last week was all about giving back for a group of students at Warren Central Junior High School. The newly founded Junior Beta Club at ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Monday, March 12, 2018 7:00 pm

Local

Price recognized with excellence in education award

Woodrow Price continues to be recognized for the impact he is having on students. Price, a first grade teacher at Sherman Avenue Elementary School, was ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Sunday, March 11, 2018 6:47 pm

Local

Participation sought for Vicksburg’s annual Relay for Life

The annual Relay for Life event in Warren County will have a new location this year. The event will take place at Warren Central High ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Sunday, March 11, 2018 6:38 pm

Education

Condemned Classrooms: Replacing roofs, repairing rooms part of proposed VWSD $83M bond referendum

Despite overcrowding issues at the school, Room 312 at Vicksburg Junior High School sits vacant. The roof above the classroom has become so compromised that ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, March 10, 2018 8:06 pm

Local

Fire destroys mobile home

Vicksburg Fire Units responded to a fully involved mobile home fire Friday night. Vicksburg Fire Department chief Craig Danczyk said a call was received around ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Saturday, March 10, 2018 8:03 pm

Local

Students get chance to preview Hinds campus

More than 800 students from throughout Warren County had the chance to see all the Hinds Community College Vicksburg-Warren Campus has to offer during a ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Friday, March 9, 2018 6:33 pm

Columnists

Spring is for going to a ballgame

I am a huge sports fan. Nothing beats a Saturday at a college football game and football season will always be the best time of ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:34 pm

Local

Tax preparers going nonstop for tax season

The busiest time of the year has come for accountants and tax professionals throughout the country. From the first of February through this year’s deadline ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:28 pm

Local

RiverFest barbecue competition looking for teams

The sweet smells of barbecue will be wafting down Washington Street during RiverFest this year. For the second straight year, a barbecue contest will be ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:27 pm

Education

CTE seniors gain experience through interview process

Seniors in the Vicksburg Warren School District’s career and technical education program are gaining experience in a valuable life skill before graduating in a few ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 7:11 pm

News

Kicker to cook

Growing up, sports were Eric Richards’ life and for a year he was living the dream.  A growth spurt before his junior year at Warren ... Read more

by Brandon O'Connor, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 6:16 pm

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