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Wicker: Most provisions of S.1 are opposed by large majority of Americans

Last week, I participated in a hearing on S.1, a Democrat-written bill that is misleadingly named the “For the People Act.” This partisan bill amounts ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, April 2, 2021 9:10 am

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Bailey: Seeking to leave an exceptional legacy for our future

I’m the daughter of the late Bettye Jean Bailey who worked at the Vicksburg Country Club for many years. As a 53-year-old lifelong resident, I’ve ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, March 29, 2021 4:03 pm

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Wicker: A larger Navy needed to counter China, Russia

Twenty years ago, China’s military influence did not extend more than a few hundred miles off the Chinese coast. Today, the situation has changed dramatically. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, March 19, 2021 3:09 pm

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State’s college tuition program is a conservative solution to a mounting problem

Hidden in the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion spending bill was a small provision that made student loan forgiveness tax-free, which insiders believe was a sly ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 9:15 am

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Wicker: Two million Americans a day are receiving miracle shot

After a long and challenging year battling the coronavirus, Americans can be encouraged that we are finally turning a corner in this pandemic. COVID-related deaths ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, March 12, 2021 10:34 am

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Thompson: Vicksburg needs a clear vision for its future

A wise person once told me that problems do not fix themselves. True leadership involves facing problems and the obstacles they bring. The city of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, March 11, 2021 4:09 pm

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Kimble: ‘It’s time’ for a change in Vicksburg

“Why are you running for mayor?” This question has been polled to me on numerous occasions. This is my answer, “It’s time!” Every four years, as ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:50 am

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Wicker: Efforts to weaken election integrity should be rejected

For several months, state lawmakers have been working hard to address concerns about election integrity in the wake of the 2020 election. But Democrats in ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, March 8, 2021 12:55 pm

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Moore: We can’t turn our backs on our youth

The following column was submitted by Vicksburg Police Chief Milton Moore. Days later this is still weighing on me. This past week was bittersweet. The ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, March 6, 2021 5:37 pm

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Eye on the prize: Pushing the elimination of income tax in Mississippi uphill

In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was doomed to an eternity of pushing a boulder uphill. Modern proponents of state-based tax reform can relate. A failed experiment ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:05 am

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Infrastructure needs far more than a week of attention

Infrastructure. Maybe we finally need that elusive “Infrastructure Week.” A week. Right. On this beautiful and warming morning, following a most surreal week, we in ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, February 26, 2021 9:04 am

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Wicker: Cutting energy access will slow economic recovery

It has been almost a full year since the coronavirus first disrupted our economy and changed daily life as we know it. In addition to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, February 12, 2021 2:39 pm

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Our drive-thru vaccination site is worthy of emulation by others

On Feb. 5, my husband and I received the precious gift of our first COVID-19 vaccine. The days of effort to make initial appointments on ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, February 8, 2021 8:39 pm

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State Treasurer: Every day is a good day to find money

We all know the feeling you get when you dig out an old coat and find a $20 bill hidden in the pocket. It’s money ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, February 5, 2021 11:51 am

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Wicker: Americans oppose taxpayer funding of abortion

On Jan. 22, 1973, the Supreme Court issued a grim decision that haunts our nation to this day. In Roe v. Wade, justices threw out ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, January 29, 2021 6:06 pm

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Wicker: Impeachment and far-left proposals will not heal divisions

On Jan. 20, my wife Gayle and I joined dozens of other lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol to observe the orderly transfer of power. I ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, January 22, 2021 10:57 am

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Lawmakers have another chance to address state’s prisons — before it’s too late

As Mississippi legislators return to begin the 2021 session, much of their work will be dealing with the fallout from 2020. The coronavirus pandemic posed ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:44 pm

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Wicker: Lawmakers must unite around bipartisan priorities

The recent elections in Georgia have produced a major power shift in the U.S. Senate. Both Republican senators lost narrowly to their Democratic challengers, bringing ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, January 9, 2021 3:16 pm

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Whitetails Unlimited has been a fulfilling, beautiful roller coaster ride

I am the chapter president for Warren County Whitetails Unlimited, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise funds for programs that enhance the preservation ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, January 8, 2021 1:53 pm

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Our 2021 goal: Investing in Mississippi’s greatest asset, our citizens

Last year, the Legislature provided computers to every Mississippi student, increased connectivity to unserved areas, provided additional ICU bed capacity, and contributed to the cost ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, January 4, 2021 10:59 am

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Wicker: FAA failures, regulatory lapses put the flying public at risk

Each year, millions of Americans take to the skies to be with their loved ones for the holidays. Those who board a commercial flight place ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 10:39 am

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Column: Thanks to those who helped ERDC Under The Lights shine even brighter

I want to extend a huge thank you to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center volunteers and the Vicksburg and Mississippi communities. We ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, December 24, 2020 1:17 pm

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Wicker: FCC award will expand high-speed internet in rural Mississippi

Mississippi scored an important victory this month in our effort to connect rural communities to the internet. On Dec. 7, the Federal Communication Commission announced ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, December 20, 2020 11:15 am

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Wicker: President Trump has promoted peace through strength

Congress took an important step for national security last week by passing the National Defense Authorization Act, a bipartisan bill that will unlock critical funding ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, December 14, 2020 9:06 am

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City’s response to COVID-19 has been thoughtful, data-driven

By Mayor George Flaggs Jr., Mayor of Vicksburg Dr. Dwayne Freeman wrote a book called Leaders Listen, Learn and Lead. It’s been those three words ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 11, 2020 5:21 pm

Business

Coffee House Cafe named ‘Best of the Best’ by Post readers

Jamie Moulder opened The Coffee House Cafe on U.S. 61 North in March 2016 and has not had a slow day since. Being that busy — ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 5:16 pm

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Wicker: Victory against this virus may finally be on the horizon

Americans received uplifting news recently in our fight against the coronavirus. Two American drug companies, Pfizer and Moderna, announced that their newly developed COVID-19 vaccines ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:04 pm

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Gun sales, background checks surge in Mississippi

Mississippians, like all Americans, are buying more guns now than ever before. There was a sharp increase at the beginning of the pandemic and if ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 7:50 pm

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