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LOOKING BACK: B.B. Club is but one branch of Vicksburg’s Jewish roots

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation In 1886, the Jewish congregation, Anshe Chesed, established its social organization, the B’nai B’rith Literary Stock Association ... Read more

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

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ON THE SHELF: New Adult Mysteries and Thrillers to entice

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s column features mysteries and thrillers from the ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, August 7, 2022 8:00 am

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Support American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network this year

To the editor, As Mississippi residents feel hopeful as our country continues to emerge from the pandemic, I’m calling on readers to join me in ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, August 7, 2022 4:00 am

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SMART MOVIE REVIEW: Say yes to ‘NOPE’ at the B&B Theater

By Ian Omar Smart | Guest Columnist Now playing at the B&B Theater in the Vicksburg Mall, Jordan Peele returns to the big screen with ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: The McLaurin family home and a fateful duel

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation The home at 3400 Drummond St., commonly known as the “Cypress House” was built in 1913 by ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 8:00 am

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ON THE SHELF: Adult nonfiction for every interest

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s column features a few titles from our ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 31, 2022 8:00 am

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Flaggs praises those advocating for animal shelter

Dear Editor, I am proud to announce that the plans for the future City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter are now complete. The next step is ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, July 29, 2022 2:36 pm

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vicksburg got its boogie on at Ritz on the River 2022

Dear Editor, We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many organizations and individuals that supported the 9th Annual Ritz on the ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, July 28, 2022 9:50 am

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GUEST COLUMN: A Fond Farewell from Col. Schlosser

By Col. Teresa Schlosser Dear Vicksburg, Last week, I relinquished command of the Engineer Research & Development Center (ERDC) after three adventurous and unprecedented years. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: The lumber yard next to 1211 Monroe St. and more stories

By Nancy Bell | Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation This two-story Italianate townhouse at 1211 Monroe St. was most likely built about 1878. It may ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 8:00 am

News

Vicksburg native Ed Oliver turns unsightly pile of dirt, trash into Belhaven flower garden

Editor’s Note: This article is published special to The Vicksburg Post and originally ran in The Northside Sun. View the original article here. With a ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, July 25, 2022 8:44 am

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ON THE SHELF: Large print finds to live your best life

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

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 24, 2022 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Google and Facebook are threatening local news. The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act can save it.

By Dean Ridings, CEO, America’s Newspapers Thomas Jefferson famously declared, “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, July 22, 2022 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: The mysteries and mishaps of 1219 Monroe St.

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation This two-story brick house was located on Monroe Street, third house from the corner of Clay Street. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 8:00 am

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you for the zinnia garden love

Dear Editor, Kudos and thanks to the Ferris family; Joyce, Gene, Minor and Mack, as well as Mike Gatti, who so richly blessed our community ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Summer Farmers’ Market winding down

By Rebecca Sigh | Guest Columnist This Saturday will be the last market of the summer season. The majority of our farming vendors have already ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 8:00 am

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ON THE SHELF: Easy reads from the Adult Fiction section

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

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 17, 2022 4:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Get fresh flowers at the Vicksburg Farmers’ Market

By Rebecca Sigh | Guest Columnist Picture it: A homegrown tomato sandwich with a side of zucchini, squash, and corn casserole, maybe even a bowl ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 13, 2022 8:00 am

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ON THE SHELF: Adventurous tales to transport and intrigue

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

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 10, 2022 8:00 am

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks and Appreciation from Visit Vicksburg

The Annual Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza was a huge success. The spectacular fireworks show and concert not only dazzled our local residents but brought hundreds ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 10, 2022 4:00 am

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Looking Back: Continuing our journey through Monroe Street’s past

By Nancy Bell | Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation The two-story Queen Anne residence formerly located at 1221 Monroe St. was built next door to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 8:00 am

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Letter to the Editor: Use compassion when writing your thoughts

Christian friends, As a woman who has spent my adult life in women’s ministry, when you write your posts or comments about Roe vs. Wade ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 8:00 am

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ON THE SHELF: Adult nonfiction for the introspective mind

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

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 3, 2022 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Record Temps Mean Extra Caution for Heart Patients

Summer is in full swing, and much of the country has been seeing record-high temperatures. There is no doubt that those at risk for heart ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, July 2, 2022 8:00 am

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Did the system fail Talisha Butler?

Editor’s note: Due to the sensitive nature of the topic of domestic violence, this letter to the editor was submitted anonymously. So many victims of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, July 1, 2022 8:00 am

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SMART MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Elvis’ is an over-the-top spectacular event

By Ian Omar Smart | Guest Columnist Now playing at the B&B theater in the Vicksburg Mall, “Elvis,” which details the life of Elvis Presley, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, July 1, 2022 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: The former life of 1223 Monroe Street

By Nancy Bell | Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation This two-story Queen Anne residence was built on the corner of Monroe and Clay streets in ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 8:31 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Bite into summer — and fresh ears of corn — at the Vicksburg Farmers’ Market

By Rebecca Sigh | Guest Columnist I spotted the first ears of corn about 2 weeks ago at the Vicksburg Farmers’ Market. Small kernels, packed ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 8:00 am

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