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Obits

Michael Karl Smith Jr.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Michael Karl Smith Jr. Thursday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at C.J. Williams Mortuary Center, 1625 Monroe ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:46 pm

Local

Vicksburg Police Department announces retirement of Deputy Chief Michael W. Bryant

Vicksburg Chief Penny L. Jones and the Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) have announced the retirement of Deputy Chief Michael W. Bryant after 32 years of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:35 pm

Obits

Mary Alice Albert

Mrs. Mary Alice Albert passed away Monday, Nov. 11, at the Vicksburg Convalescent Home. She was 92. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:59 pm

Local

The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign begins in Vicksburg

The Red Kettle campaign is kicking off its 2024 efforts and is The Salvation Army’s oldest and most important annual fundraiser and the lifeline for ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:13 am

News

Pet of the Week: Meet Pepper

The Pet of the Week is a Border Collie mix named Pepper. She is full of energy and would be a perfect farm dog. She ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 11, 2024 5:12 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Photo gallery: Veterans Day Parade of Honor held downtown

The 2024 Veterans Day Parade of Honor was held Monday morning, rolling through downtown as a salute to all who have served in the United ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 11, 2024 3:21 pm

News

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Vicksburg Zaxby’s location officially open

Saucy chicken chain Zaxby’s™ is celebrating the opening of its newest location in Vicksburg for both dine in and drive-thru service. Located at 3316 Pemberton ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 11, 2024 11:07 am

News

SCHF to present ‘Southern Exposure’ Fall Mini Camp Nov. 25-27

Area children will soon have the opportunity to exercise mind, body and soul with another installment of the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation’s Southern Exposure fall ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 11, 2024 4:45 am

News

Visit Vicksburg announces 2025 Grant Program

Visit Vicksburg is accepting applications for its 2025 Tourism Grant Program. This program assists festivals, events, attractions and organizations that impact tourism in Warren County. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 11, 2024 4:20 am

Sports

Vote now in The Vicksburg Post’s Athlete of the Week contest for Nov. 3-9, 2024

Voting is open in The Vicksburg Post’s Athlete of the Week contest. This week’s nominees are Cynia Johnson (Vicksburg High basketball); soccer players Jamarian Shelly ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 11, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Saints’ Rizzi overcomes clogged toilet, Falcons to win debut

NEW ORLEANS — Darren Rizzi’s first game day as an NFL head coach did not begin on a good note. “I get down to the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 10, 2024 9:23 pm

Sports

Joey Logano wins third NASCAR Cup Series championship

Joey Logano kept his NASCAR championship dreams alive with a lucky break. He fulfilled them with a dominant run in the desert. Logano led 107 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 10, 2024 9:13 pm

Local

Fees waived at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

Vicksburg National Military Park, as well as he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has announced fees will be waived for the Veterans Day holiday ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 10, 2024 7:03 pm

Sports

How They Did: Vicksburg’s college football players — Nov. 10, 2024

A weekly recap of performances by college and pro football players from Vicksburg-area high schools: • Mississippi Valley State running back Malik Montgomery (Vicksburg High) ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 10, 2024 3:08 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Lauren Flowers

St. Aloysius volleyball player Lauren Flowers was selected to the MAIS All-Division II team. Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 10, 2024 3:56 am

Sports

Northwest Mississippi, East Central advance to MACCC title game

SENATOBIA — Northwest Mississippi won the clash of Mississippi community college football titans — and the right to play for another state championship. Hayden Wolfe’s ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:02 pm

Sports

Ole Miss swarms No. 3 Georgia, then the field after huge win

OXFORD — Ole Miss got two field-storming celebrations for the price of one. The Rebels forced three turnovers and shut down No. 3 Georgia’s offense ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 9, 2024 9:19 pm

Sports

Warren Central soccer teams go 4-for-4 at Laurel Showcase

After back-to-back losses, Warren Central’s girls soccer team was working on the weekend to find some success — and it did. The Lady Vikes got ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 9, 2024 9:07 pm

Local

A soldier’s life: Local who fought in 3 wars honored for service

By Terri Cowart Frazier and Ben Martin For Master Sgt. (Ret.) Tommy Tribble, serving in the military had just been “his job.” It was a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 9, 2024 5:38 pm

Local

Veterans Day service to be held Monday

A Veterans Day service will take place Monday beginning with a Parade of Honor at 10 a.m. through downtown Vicksburg. This year’s Veterans Day Parade ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 9, 2024 3:25 pm

Opinion

Remember to thank a veteran for all the freedoms we enjoy

Preparing to honor veterans of the United States Armed Forces on Monday couldn’t have come at a better time for our country. On the heels ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 9, 2024 1:37 pm

History

Old Post Files: November 9, 1924-2014

Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 9, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Briarfield Academy advances to MAIS Class 1A semifinals

Briarfield Academy is back in familiar territory, swimming in the deepest waters of the postseason. Brock Johnson, Hayden Smith and Jack Martin scored two touchdowns ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 8, 2024 10:38 pm

History

Looking back: O’Beirne Gymnasium

On Dec. 5, 1953, a tornado severely damaged St. Paul Catholic Church and the congregation decided to demolish it and build a new church.  A ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 8, 2024 5:38 pm

History

Old Post Files: November 8, 1924-2014

Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 8, 2024 4:57 pm

Sports

Soccer roundup: St. Al, Warren Central snag wins; Gators get a tie

While they wait on some of their football teammates to return, the rest of St. Aloysius’ futbol team took care of business. Seven players scored ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 8, 2024 2:33 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Jamarian Shelly

Warren Central goal keeper Jamarian Shelly had 13 saves as the Vikings tied Germantown 1-1 in their boys soccer season opener on Tuesday. Warren Central ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 8, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Warren Central steams into the playoffs by rolling over Columbus

By Cooper Sanders The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS — Warren Central picked up a dominant 35-0 Region 2-6A win over Columbus in to finish the regular ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 8, 2024 12:31 am

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