Catherine Hadaway, Author at The Vicksburg Post

Catherine Hadaway, as The Vicksburg Post’s publisher, oversees the business operations of the newspaper. She is a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala. and is a graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis where she earned bachelor’s degrees in Business and Religion. She is a Director of Boone Newsmedia, Inc., the family company that owns The Post. Catherine comes from a long line of newspaper publishers, starting with her grandfather, Buford Boone, who served as publisher of The Tuscaloosa News and earned journalism's highest honor when he won the Pulitzer Prize in 1957 for his editorial titled "What a Price for Peace." Catherine is a member of The Rotary Club of Vicksburg, Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg, The Heritage Guild, The Sampler Antique Club and The Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Executive Committee.

Local

Officials weigh in on where to vote, expected turnout for Nov. 5 election

As the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election nears, residents throughout Warren County are readying to head to the polls. County precincts will be used for ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 3:41 pm

News

Report shows Warren County tourism at record high as spending grows by 3.7 percent

Numbers show tourists visiting the River City are spending 3.7% more than they did in 2022. The numbers were released this month as part of ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Friday, October 25, 2024 12:15 pm

News

Report shows Warren County tourism has an economic impact of $447.4 million

At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Hattiesburg earlier this month, Gov. Tate Reeves announced the release of Visit Mississippi’s annual Tourism Economic Contribution Report, ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:22 pm

Local

Annual 4th of July Bike Parade to be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Glenwood Circle Park

The annual Glenwood Circle 4th of July Bike Parade will be held Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. at Glenwood Circle Park in downtown Vicksburg. Ice ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:48 pm

News

Evans takes home ‘The Shoe Award’ at 14th annual Chili for Children Cookoff

Good chili was not the only thing recognized at the 14th Annual Chili for Children Cookoff. At the close of the event, Rett Evans, a ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Saturday, February 3, 2024 9:18 pm

Crime

Body found in Big Black River; identification pending

According to the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, an unidentified body has been located in the Big Black River. Resources have been requested to the scene ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Saturday, March 25, 2023 5:36 pm

Local

Water donation drop off and monetary fund created to assist Rolling Fork tornado victims

Community members are coming together to support the Rolling Fork community and tornado victims after a devastating storm swept through the town, leveling homes and ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Saturday, March 25, 2023 11:58 am

Local

Vicksburg Police Department holds outreach session with Glenwood Circle residents, discusses bringing security cameras to the area

The Vicksburg Police Department visited the Glenwood Circle neighborhood Wednesday evening to talk to residents about a new high-tech video camera system that is being ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Thursday, September 29, 2022 2:25 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Second Saturday brings live music, Santa to downtown Vicksburg this weekend

It might only be September, but Santa and his elves are already hard at work preparing for the Christmas season. To celebrate Vicksburg’s Second Saturday ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Thursday, September 8, 2022 11:23 am

News

Vicksburg Police Department Reports: auto theft, aggravated assault and grand larceny

Auto Theft On Sept. 1 at 10:17 p.m., officers responded to the Uptown Mall, 3505 Pemberton Square Blvd., in reference to an auto theft. The ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 4:50 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Jessica Cade to be recommended as Vicksburg Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. announced Tuesday his plans to recommend Jessica Cade as a Vicksburg Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief at the Board of ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 3:45 pm

Local

Supper on the ‘Sip tickets to go on sale Thursday, Sept. 1

The United Way of West Central Mississippi’s most popular fundraiser is back, and ticket sales begin Thursday, Sept. 1. Supper on the ‘Sip returns at ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 3:10 pm

News

Mike Chaney calls for UMMC, Blue Cross & Blue Shield to ‘immediately settle dispute’

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner and Vicksburg resident Mike Chaney returned to the Neshoba County Fair Wednesday to address fairgoers as part of the day’s political speeches. ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Friday, July 29, 2022 12:33 pm

News

Hosemann addresses Neshoba County Fair, announces re-election bid and discusses pro-child policies

Vicksburg native and Mississippi Lieutenant Gov. Delbert Hosemann spoke Wednesday during political speeches at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss. During the speech, Hosemann, ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Friday, July 29, 2022 12:15 pm

News

‘You Can Have Him Jolene’: Dees, Thacker Mountain Radio bring Chapel Hart to Neshoba County Fair

Neshoba County fairgoers were in for a treat Saturday night when Thacker Mountain Radio Hour took the pavilion stage at Founders Square to host their ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 3:57 pm

Local

Melissa Faith Payne shares path from Miss Vicksburg to TV news anchor

WLBT anchor and Vicksburg native Melissa Faith Payne recently addressed the community about her strong ties to the Miss Mississippi Competition. As part of the ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Thursday, June 23, 2022 12:40 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Barfield elected to Mississippi Main Street Board

Vicksburg’s own has been elected to serve on the Mississippi Main Street Board of Directors. Kelle Barfield, owner of Lorelei Books in downtown Vicksburg, was ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 8:41 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Hopkins recognized for 14 years of service to Vicksburg Main Street Program

Kim Hopkins, executive director of Vicksburg Main Street, was recently recognized for giving 14 years of service to the program. Hopkins was recognized at the ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Monday, June 20, 2022 2:43 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Clingan, Fondren honored by Mississippi Main Street Association during 2022 awards luncheon

Vicksburg’s Joyce Clingan and the Catfish Row Museum were honored Thursday at the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA)’s Annual Awards Luncheon at The South Warehouse ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Friday, June 17, 2022 2:27 pm

Local

Snow unlikely in Vicksburg over New Year’s Holiday, Freezing temps to arrive early next week

Although Warren County and the rest of Central Mississippi will see colder temperatures over the New Year holiday, snow is an unlikely part of this ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:29 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Entergy brings in extra crews to serve over 7,000 Warren County residents without power

As of 8:50 a.m. this morning, 7,070 Warren County residents were without power. Entergy Customer Service Representative Sheila McKinnis said when power will be restored ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:58 am

BREAKING NEWS

Over 7,000 Warren County residents still without power

This afternoon, a squall line packing heavy rain and up to 60-70 mph winds cut through Warren County Tuesday dropping trees and power lines and ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 9:08 pm

Columnists

Thanks for your loyal readership during unprecedented week

Due to historic and unprecedented snow and ice falling on our community, The Vicksburg Post was unable to publish and distribute a Wednesday or Friday ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Friday, February 19, 2021 10:51 am

Uncategorized

Delta Council honors eight Warren County students

For 16 years, Delta Council has bestowed special honor upon two exemplary students from each of the high schools throughout the 19-county Mississippi Delta Region, ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:08 pm

Local

Rescued horses find forever home in Bovina

In January 2019, the city of Vicksburg Animal Control seized nine malnourished and neglected horses on a property on Standard Hill Road. Thanks to a ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 6:18 pm

Local

Officials move annual Ritz on the River to September

In an email to sponsors, Vicksburg Convention Center Executive Director Annette Kirklin announced a new date for the 7th annual Ritz on the River event. ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 10:46 am

Columnists

Area businesses have shown great ingenuity in face of COVID-19

When there is a major disruption in the market, area businesses have shown they are up for the challenge of adapting and finding a way ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 9:10 am

Business

Harbor Freight announces it is coming to Vicksburg

A California-based discount tool and equipment retailer will soon call Vicksburg home. Harbor Freight has signed a lease to open a location at Post Plaza, ... Read more

by Catherine Hadaway, Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:42 pm

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