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LOOKING BACK: The Alabama and Vicksburg Freight Depot dates back to Reconstruction

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation As early as 1886, there was a freight depot for the Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad located on ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 8:30 am

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OTHER OPINION: Attempts to ban books often target the marginalized

The debate over whether certain books can be banned because of their controversial subject matter is hardly new. Almost as long as there have been ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 8:00 am

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ON THE SHELF: Nonfiction titles for mind, body and soul

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s column features some of the New Adult ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 9, 2022 9:00 am

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Letter to the Editor: Thank You for another successful Bricks and Spokes ride

As the sponsor of the 12th Annual Bricks and Spokes, the Vicksburg Main Street Program wishes to recognize several organizations and individuals who helped make ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 9, 2022 4:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: For mental health, getting early help is critical

By Wendy Bailey, Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Mental Health The first full week of October each year is Mental Illness Awareness Week. This year’s ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: The fiery past of the 1300 Block

By Nancy Bell | Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation In April 1885, this building was two buildings occupied by H.B. Bruser, a tin dealer, on ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 8:00 am

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ON THE SHELF: Teen-Tober takes flight

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week we begin our celebration of Teen-tober at ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 2, 2022 8:00 am

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Once Again We Salute the Salvation Army

Dear Editor, As soon as the Salvation Army of Vicksburg received notification from Extra Table and the United Way of West Mississippi on the delivery ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 2, 2022 4:00 am

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Director’s Musings from Vicksburg Convention Center

As we close out the fiscal year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this year. Stepping in as the Executive Director of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, September 30, 2022 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Suicide Prevention Month ends, but awareness should last all year long

By Wendy Bailey |Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Mental Health The month of September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to recognize the warning ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: Vaudeville, mush-eating and a live baby giveaway at 1412 Washington St.

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation In about 1891, a large two-story building block with four storefronts was built on the west side ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: The National Park Store and its practical proprietors

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation Zack and Alivia Davis owned this store located in the National Military Park on Old Jackson Road ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Public Schools Essential to a Strong Mississippi

By Nancy Loome | Guest Columnist It’s no accident that corporate developers routinely consider the quality of local public schools when contemplating an expansion or ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 8:00 am

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ON THE SHELF: Curl up with a good large-print book

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s column features mysteries in our New Large ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 18, 2022 4:00 am

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A belated Thank-You to Coach Robert Erves

One question many ask is, can anyone be successful? Most who are not successful attribute it to their family background — perhaps, that’s not true. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 18, 2022 4:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: The Searles-Teller Home’s fascinating story on South Street

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation This two-story frame house at 1122 South St. was built in 1907 on the south side of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:15 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Facts to consider about loan forgiveness and paying for college

By Treasurer David McRae | Guest Columnist The President’s loan forgiveness plan is controversial. Some argue that if the federal government has bailed out corporations ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: A little bit of history on 1320-1322 Mulberry St. — The Mulberry building today

This article is provided courtesy of The Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation. 1320-1322 Mulberry Street– This large brick building was constructed on the northwest corner ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 10:07 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Residents Urge Biden Officials to Approve Flood Control

By Sen. Roger Wicker | Guest Columnist  This week marks 17 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. Since that horrific storm, we have ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: A little bit of history for a once-vacant lot

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation These two buildings at 1400 and 1402 Mulberry St. were located on the southwest corner of Mulberry ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: How to succeed during Back to School 2022

By Treasurer David McRae | Guest Columnist Welcome back to school. Our three children are excited to be back in school and are off to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, August 28, 2022 4:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: A tale of three townhouses

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation The townhouses in the foreground, located at 1201, 1203, and 1205 Cherry St., were built about 1875, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 8:00 am

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ON THE SHELF: Historical fiction titles with a romantic twist

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. “Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge” is by Debbie Mason. Abby ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, August 21, 2022 8:00 am

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Letter to the Editor: Thank you to our essential sanitation and city workers

Dear Editor, A big thank you to all the “essential” workers, specifically the sanitation and city workers. They are heroes, too, in my opinion. They ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, August 21, 2022 4:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Your Back-to-School Good ZZZ’s Guide

The new school year is here, which means the lazy, relaxed days of summer have been replaced with hectic school mornings, homework and after-school activities. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 8:00 am

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ON THE SHELF: Thought-provoking historical fiction

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s column features New Historical Fiction titles. Katherine ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, August 14, 2022 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Congressman Thompson absent on Black birth disparities 

By Getty Israel | Guest Columnist Since 2018, I have sought assistance from Congressman Bennie Thompson, who has been in office since 1993, to address ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, August 14, 2022 4:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Vicksburg and Warren County Historical Society extends invitation of membership 

By Jordan Rushing | Guest Columnist Our city of Vicksburg has one of the most unique and diverse histories in the South. Being on the ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:00 am

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