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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

Guest Columnists

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

Guest Columnists

On The Shelf: Dive into some serial fiction selections

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library.  This week’s column features new serial fiction titles in ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, May 3, 2024 9:51 am

History

Looking back: The Shlenker House

In August 1902, David Jacob and Maude Rice Shlenker bought the “old Arthur homestead” at 2212 Cherry Street from H. C. Kuykendall. The Vicksburg American ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, April 18, 2024 9:58 am

Downtown Vicksburg

On the shelf: Come discover our new Adult Fiction titles

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public This week, we have some New Adult Fiction for you ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, April 14, 2024 11:18 am

Downtown Vicksburg

On the Shelf: Stories of mystery, redemption, salvation

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

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, April 7, 2024 6:29 pm

Letters to the Editor

City, county need to come together for mutual benefit

In the City of Vicksburg, with the second longest river in the world; with three different cruise ship companies docking in the City of Vicksburg, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, March 24, 2024 12:38 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Looking back: 1215 Washington Street

1215 Washington Street, on the east side of the street between China and Clay streets, was built prior to 1869 and at that time was ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, March 24, 2024 11:06 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Looking back: Biedenharn Candy Bottling Company

In January 1908, the Tillman House on the south side of Grove Street between Washington and Walnut streets, “an old Vicksburg landmark” as reported by ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, March 15, 2024 9:16 am

Guest Columnists

On The Shelf: Satisfy your hunger for Spring Break reads

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

by Guest Columnist, Friday, March 8, 2024 9:09 am

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