Staff Reports, Author at The Vicksburg Post

Crime

Traffic stop yields guns, drugs

The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) on Wednesday made two arrests following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of drugs and firearms. “Shortly after ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 8:26 pm

News

CPKC Holiday Train to stop in Vicksburg on Monday, Dec. 2

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is pleased to announce the schedule and artist lineup for its 2024 Holiday Train program, which will begin rolling across ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:30 pm

Sports

Bond’s goal, stellar defense lift Warren Central over Pearl

Warren Central only got one goal Tuesday, but it was enough. Luke Bond scored two minutes into the second half, and Warren Central made it ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 11:27 am

Local

Community invited to Red Kettle kickoff event

The Salvation Army is extending a community-wide invitation to join in its annual holiday celebration, kicking off its largest fundraiser, the Christmas Red Kettle Campaign.  ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:26 am

Sports

Basketball roundup: Vicksburg, St. Al sweep opponents

After some early missteps, the Vicksburg Gators are starting to find their footing. JaQuez Jones scored 13 points, and nine players had at least one ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:20 am

History

Old Post Files: November 20, 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, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:00 am

News

Chief of police addresses incidents at Vicksburg Walmart

Vicksburg Chief of Police Penny Jones took to social media Tuesday to address a pair of unrelated incidents at Walmart. Jones said Vicksburg Police Department ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 8:47 pm

Education

VWSD high school juniors’ spring 2024 ACT results released

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has released ACT results of Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) high school juniors who took the test during the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:51 pm

Local

First annual Cruzin’ on the River benefits local charities

A new event benefiting local charities held its inaugural outing over the weekend at Blackburn Motors in Vicksburg. The first annual Cruzin’ on the River ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 3:59 pm

Lifestyles

Kemp-Lowe engagement announced

Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Kemp III of Vicksburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Derivaux Kemp, to Tobias James Lowe, son of Dr. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 18, 2024 2:30 pm

Sports

How They Did: Vicksburg’s college football players – Nov. 16, 2024

A weekly recap of performances by college and pro football players from Vicksburg-area high schools: • Southern University kicker Joshua Griffin (Warren Central) kicked a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 17, 2024 2:00 pm

Sports

Northwest Mississippi routs East Central for MACCC championship

The Rang Gang is now the Ring Gang. Northwest Mississippi scored two defensive touchdowns, and running back D’mariun Perteet rushed for 129 yards and two ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 17, 2024 11:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Kennedy Mullins

Vicksburg High girls soccer player Kennedy Mullins scored four goals in an 11-0 victory over Canton on Thursday. The Missy Gators improved their record to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 17, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Mississippi football roundup: JSU clinches division title; Valley gets first win; USM blown out

The Jackson State Tigers are once again the beasts of the East. Jacobian Morgan threw two touchdown passes, and Jackson State grinded out a 16-10 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:01 pm

Sports

Flashes flood the net again in win over ACCS

St. Aloysius is 3-for-3 on lopsided victories to start the boys soccer season. Sam Ashley scored three goals, and Corbin Burroughs had two along with ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 16, 2024 8:50 pm

History

Old Post Files: November 16, 1924-20214

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 16, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Flashes batter, better Benton in basketball

The St. Aloysius Flashes ran roughshod over Benton Academy on Friday. Anthony McCloud had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Carson Gleese ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 16, 2024 1:16 am

Sports

Briarfield Academy returns to MAIS Class 1A championship game

Briarfield Academy is one step away from getting back to the top of the mountain. Hayden Smith scored four touchdowns ­— two receiving and two ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 15, 2024 10:25 pm

Obits

David Byron Jones

Dr. David Byron Jones, 71, of Utica, Mississippi, and a native of Vicksburg, passed away at home Wednesday, Nov. 6. Jones was a respected and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 15, 2024 1:35 pm

Vicksburg Living

 A special time: Old friends, football teammates reunite 50 years later

By Bob Morrison Special to The Vicksburg Post Over the summer of 1970, public schools in the South changed forever and for the better. That ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 15, 2024 11:31 am

History

Old Post Files: November 15, 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 15, 2024 11:00 am

Vicksburg Living

Yuletide Tapas: small plate party pleasers

Bacon Wrapped Dates Ingredients 12 pitted dates 4 slices bacon Honey Instructions Cut each strip of bacon into three even pieces. Wrap dates in bacon ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 15, 2024 9:45 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Olivia Larsen

St. Aloysius girls basketball player Olivia Larsen scored a game-high 14 points in a 37-26 victory over Humphreys Academy on Tuesday. St. Al will play ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 15, 2024 3:55 am

Local

BIG STEP FORWARD: Local leaders talk impact of South Port project funding

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday announced the state is investing more than $110 million toward economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 9:05 pm

Local

State Farm makes Thanksgiving donation to Good Shepherd

Local State Farm agent Diane Derivaux Kemp and her team of State Farm Heroes recently visited the Good Shepherd Community Center to shine the “State ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:57 pm

History

Looking back: The Cobb House at Southern Cultural Heritage Center

The Cobb House is the middle building on Crawford Street that makes up the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. It was built for William and Minerva ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 11:58 am

News

Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: Nov. 4 – Nov. 10, 2024

The following arrests were recorded by the Vicksburg Police Department from the period Nov. 4 to Nov. 10, 2024: November 10, 2024: Marcus Cortez Ross ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:55 am

News

Joyce Clingan named Grand Marshal of ‘The Nutcracker’ themed Downtown Vicksburg Christmas Parade of Lights

Local business owner and longtime Vicksburg advocate Joyce Clingan has been named grand marshal of Downtown Vicksburg’s Christmas Parade of Lights, which will celebrate the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:16 am

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