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Life is hard, but beautiful still

I am not a fan of Oct. 10. For most folks, it is just another day almost midway through the month. Every year, I try ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, October 12, 2024 1:54 pm

History

Looking back: All Saints’ Chapel

When the construction of All Saints’ School was first discussed in 1907, the plan was to build a separate chapel building. When funds were not ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, October 7, 2024 5:59 am

News

Fantasy Fiction book recommendations from your local library

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library Historian.  This week’s column features Fantasy fiction in our New Adult Fiction collection. Raymond ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 6, 2024 12:30 pm

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FERGUSON: Hurricanes are Brutal!

It was Sunday, August 28, 2005, in Gulfport, Miss. Like most every Sunday, I went to church, shook hands, hugged necks, and spent thirty minutes ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 6, 2024 8:00 am

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US Attorney Todd Gee remarks on investigation into Lexington, Miss. police force

Lexington, Miss. is a small town of about 1,200 residents located in Holmes County, one of the poorest counties in the state, as well as ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:37 am

News

Mystery/thriller titles from the New Adult Fiction Collection

This article was submitted by Evangeline Cessna of the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library.  This week, the library is featuring Mystery/Thriller titles from our New Adult ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, September 30, 2024 4:29 pm

Faith

Corvette dreaming

The first manual-shift car I drove was a 1960s-model Chevrolet Corvette. I was 13 years old and at the farm of family friends near Oak ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 29, 2024 2:14 pm

Guest Columnists

Butcher, baker, candlestick maker

Like many others, I grew up with nursery rhymes.   “Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.” “Mary had a ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 22, 2024 8:27 am

Lifestyles

New nonfiction titles to enjoy this fall

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week the library is featuring titles found in ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 22, 2024 4:00 am

Columnists

FERGUSON: Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker

Like many others, I grew up with nursery rhymes. “Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.” “Mary had a ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 22, 2024 4:00 am

Guest Columnists

FERGUSON: You can’t judge a book by its cover

In 1860, the English author Mary Ann Evans, using the pen name George Eliot, wrote in her book “The Mill on the Floss” that “you ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 15, 2024 6:01 pm

Local

New, exciting titles featured from the Young Adult collection

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. “Ash’s Cabin” is the latest graphic novel by Jen ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 9:05 am

News

Insurance Commissioner Chaney pushing for his job to be appointed, not elected

By Bobby Harrison Mississippi Today Longtime Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney confirmed Wednesday he has met with legislative leadership about making his position appointed instead of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:19 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

On The Shelf: Exploring women’s, children’s health through newest nonfiction selections

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library.  This week the library is featuring New Nonfiction titles ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, August 16, 2024 11:48 am

History

Looking Back: 1306 Mulvihill Drive has been home to interesting inhabitants

The Prairie style-influenced house at 1306 Mulvihill Drive was designed by the New Orleans firm of DeBuys, Churchill, and Labouisse in 1909. It was built ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 15, 2024 10:47 am

Downtown Vicksburg

On The Shelf: Exploring historical events, the human connection with these selections

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library.  This week the library is featuring new titles in ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, August 10, 2024 1:12 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

On The Shelf: From crime to love and favorite gruncles, these serial fiction additions have it all

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week, we’re featuring serial fiction titles from our ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 8, 2024 1:24 pm

Business

Looking back: The cool history of the Delta Ice Company

The Delta Ice Company Retail Station was constructed in 1929 in the triangle formed by the intersection of Openwood, First East, and First North streets.   ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 1, 2024 10:02 am

Letters to the Editor

Thursday’s meeting shows Vicksburg is ready for a change

On Thursday evening, a diverse group of over 100 Vicksburg residents gathered at the Warren County Court House for nearly two hours to discuss challenges ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 8:32 am

Letters to the Editor

Documentary about infamous crime shouldn’t capitalize on tragedy

As a close friend of the late Sharen and Dixon Wilson, I am horrified that a documentary about Sharen’s killer would screen in Vicksburg, and ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, July 29, 2024 8:04 pm

Guest Columnists

On The Shelf: Delving into books from the Adult Nonfiction Collection

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 titles. Structural ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, July 26, 2024 9:35 am

Education

On the Shelf: exploring the Parent Resource Center

This week we would like to focus on our Parent Resource Center, located downstairs in the Children’s Department. This area offers a variety of resources ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 14, 2024 10:57 am

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On The Shelf: Mysteries abound this week as we take a look some new titles from our Large Print Collection

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

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 7, 2024 4:02 pm

Guest Columnists

Mississippi’s next great opportunity: carbon capture and storage

Mississippi’s legislative session ended earlier this month, offering lawmakers the chance to reflect on our time in Jackson. While this year’s session saw several triumphs, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, June 6, 2024 9:53 am

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Viking Nation, for a great season

What a GREAT YEAR for Viking Baseball!! This group of young men accomplished some things that we haven’t been able to do for the last ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:38 am

Lifestyles

Casual sophistication: Recipes fit for an evening at home or entertaining friends

Recipes submitted and prepared by William Furlong. Flank Steak Ingredients 1.5 to 2.5 pounds flank steak 1 tablespoon Tony’s Chachere’s seasoning ¼ cup Soy Sauce ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, May 19, 2024 2:59 pm

Guest Columnists

On the Shelf: This week’s selections come from New Adult Fiction Collection

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

by Guest Columnist, Friday, May 10, 2024 10:34 am

History

Looking back: Grayson and Jennie Dyer House

This Craftsman style house at 1642 Chambers Street was built for William Grayson and Jennie Lane Dyer in 1927 and cost $7,000. Dyer and three ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 4:10 pm

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