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Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to Vicksburg banks, casinos and churches for Rolling Fork response

Dear Editor, I welcome this opportunity to thank Vicksburg’s local banks, casinos and churches for stepping up to the plate to help our neighbors in ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: Unraveling the History of a Queen Anne property

By Nancy Bell | Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation This Free Classic Queen Anne house at 2308 Drummond St. was built in 1901 for Mary ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 8:00 am

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On The Shelf: New things to learn in both large and regular print

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week we are featuring New Nonfiction from both ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 29, 2023 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: From the Hirsch house to a home

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation This American Foursquare house at 1400 Baum St. was designed by architect Michael Donovan and was built ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:00 am

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Letter to the Editor: Thank you to Over the River Run volunteers and sponsors

Dear Editor, The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is so grateful for all the organizations and individuals that encouraged, sponsored, volunteered, supported and participated in the ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Two sisters go a-hunting, or country girls can survive

By Pearl Carter | Guest Columnist The traditional Thanksgiving week vacation at deer camp started off on a wrong turn. Our menfolk had to delay ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 22, 2023 4:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: Bodron’s long legacy in the River City

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation The two-story commercial building at 2323 Washington St. was designed in 1912 by architect Michael Donovan for ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 8:00 am

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On The Shelf: Thought-provoking new nonfiction titles

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

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 15, 2023 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Swift U.S. support promotes a lasting peace

By Sen. Roger Wicker | Guest Columnist Like most Americans, I watched with grief and outrage as Iran-backed Hamas terrorists ruthlessly attacked the people of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 15, 2023 4:00 am

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Letter to the Editor: A word from a proud daughter

Dear Editor, My soon-to-be 96-year-old mother, Mrs. Lurline Strickland, who was born and raised in Vicksburg, has made snacks for her trash collectors since I ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, October 12, 2023 3:55 pm

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LOOKING BACK: A Monroe Street beauty lost to time

By Nancy Bell | Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation The house at 1626 Monroe St. was located on the west side of Monroe Street, south ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 8:00 am

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A surprising absence on the 2023 campaign trail? Public funds for private schools.

By Bobby Harrison | Mississippi Today Providing public funds to private schools is the issue that no one is talking about during the 2023 gubernatorial ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Americans depend on newspapers to stay informed about their communities

By Benjy Hamm | Guest Columnist Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 8, 2023 4:00 am

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you to Supper on the ‘Sip participants

Dear Editor, Supper on the ‘Sip 2023 was a great success, and we believe it was one of our best years to date. We listened ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 6, 2023 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: Jackson Street homes of yesteryear

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation The two houses on the right side of the photograph, 800 and 804 Jackson St., were built ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 8:00 am

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Letter to the Editor: Bring the USS Vicksburg home to its namesake

Dear Editor, I’m a retired Navy Veteran who recently moved to Vicksburg from Northern California. My family and I love it here. My reason for ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: Susman House showcases historic Vicksburg charm

By Nancy Bell | Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation On July 27, 1904, a contract for the construction of this house on the northeast corner ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, September 29, 2023 8:00 am

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Guest Column: Mississippi should enact Communism Victims Memorial Day

By Matt Becker | Guest Columnist The “Victims of Communism Memorial,” located in Washington, D.C., has a simple dedication engraved on the front pedestal: “To ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:00 am

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On The Shelf: Get lost in another world with New Adult Fiction titles

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg  Public Library. This week, we will feature new titles from our ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 24, 2023 8:00 am

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Save the handicapped parking for people who need it

Dear Editor, I have mobility issues. I wear braces on both legs and use a walking cane. I have a doctor’s statement attesting to my ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 24, 2023 4:00 am

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A word of caution for face masks

Dear Editor, In view of President Biden’s consideration of a plan to order a new episode of masking, our mayor and fellow citizens might be ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: Monroe Street’s 1100 block and its architectural history

By Nancy Bell | Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation In previous articles, I have highlighted the histories of buildings along the east side of the ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 8:00 am

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Letter to the Editor: Stop Kidney-ing around and take care of your health

Dear Editor, I normally finish most speaking engagements saying, “Nobody cares about kidneys until they fail,” and from my perspective, it’s the most accurate assessment ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 17, 2023 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: A continued history of the Mississippi River Commission building

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation In a continuation of our history of the United States Customs House, Post Office, and Federal Court, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:00 am

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Letter to the Editor: The Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister House: A Vicksburg Treasure 

Dear Editor,  Let me begin by thanking Mr. John Surratt, Vicksburg Post reporter, for his thoughtful article on the Aug. 19 symposium, and Publisher Catherine ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 10, 2023 4:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Join the effort to Raise Mississippi

By Erica Jones | Guest Columnist Over the past few weeks, public schools across the state opened their doors wide to welcome 90 percent of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 8:00 am

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LOOKING BACK: More history of the Mississippi River Commission Building

By Nancy Bell, Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation The Vicksburg Evening Post followed the construction of the new United States Customs House, Post Office and ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 8:00 am

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GUEST COLUMN: Consider MPACT and avoid student loans

By Treasurer David McRae | Guest Columnist $1.8 trillion — that’s how much student loan debt is held by Americans today. It’s an amount that ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 3, 2023 4:00 am

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