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Education

VWSD announces free meals for all students

Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) announced this week that all students enrolled in district schools will receive free breakfast and lunch for the entirety of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:43 pm

Education

Students at Beechwood Elementary to be released early due to water main break

Students at Beechwood Elementary School will be released at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday due to a water main break, Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) officials have ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 10:38 am

Sports

Softball Roundup: St. Al’s comeback comes up short; PCA can’t get past River Oaks

St. Aloysius mounted a big comeback in the top of the seventh inning, but couldn’t finish it Monday against Adams County Christian School. Madison Spencer ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 9:19 am

Crime

Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: Aug. 12-Aug. 17

Karen Kay Winters was charged on August 12 with Capias Warrant Served. Jerry Brady Weed was charged on August 12 with Contempt of Court Community ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, August 19, 2024 6:40 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man arrested Monday for weekend shooting

A shooting in the Hamilton Heights subdivision over the weekend resulted in the arrest of a local man Monday. According to information from the Vicksburg ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, August 19, 2024 5:00 pm

Sports

Game Plan: Aug. 19-25, 2024

The Vicksburg Post welcomes your items for the Game Plan. Submit items by email to sports@vicksburgpost.com. Please include the name and phone number of a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, August 19, 2024 3:00 pm

Sports

St. Al’s Edwards finishes second at season-opening cross country meet

St. Aloysius ran to daylight in the twilight. Samantha Edwards finished second to lead four St. Al runners in the top 16, and the Lady ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, August 18, 2024 5:10 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Denton Ray

Tallulah Academy football player Denton Ray scored two touchdowns in a 48-26 victory over Tensas Academy on Friday. Ray caught touchdown passes of 54 and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, August 18, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Warren Central goes 3-0 at JV volleyball tournament

Warren Central’s junior varsity volleyball team got on the floor and swept it clean on Saturday. The Lady Vikes hosted Pearl, Franklin County and Riverside ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 17, 2024 7:05 pm

Local

Mayfield announces AMAZE Community Service Award

Vicksburg Ward 1 Alderman Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield has announced the creation of the AMAZE Service Award. Mayfield said the award, which stands for Alderman Mayfield ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:37 pm

Business

Small Business Forum coming to Vicksburg in August

The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA), The Vicksburg-Warren Partnership and the City of Vicksburg are coming together to host a Small Business Forum in Vicksburg ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 17, 2024 12:07 pm

Business

Vicksburg’s Reed becomes first Mississippian to lead American Optometric Association

MADISON, MS – Dr. Steven Reed of Southern Eye Care of Vicksburg recently became the first Mississippian to be installed as President of the American ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 17, 2024 8:48 am

Business

It’s a sign!: Longtime restaurant gets new artwork

Mamma’s Super Burger, located on the corner of Openwood and Main streets, is a Vicksburg staple, but even the most storied of local spots needs ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 17, 2024 8:11 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Old Post Files: August 17, 1924-2014

Old Post Files: August 17, 1924-2014 Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 17, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Tallulah Academy pulls away in second half to beat Tensas Academy

Tallulah Academy made sure a brief hiccup did not turn into a memorable comeback. The Trojans regrouped after giving up two quick touchdowns late in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, August 16, 2024 10:43 pm

Obits

Buford B. ‘B.B.’ Evans Jr.

Buford B. “B.B.” Evans Jr. was born August 9, 1946, and passed away Friday, July 19. B.B. was a faithful member of Porter’s Chapel Methodist ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, August 16, 2024 2:48 pm

Louisiana

LDH issues ‘do not use’ water advisory for area served by Walnut Bayou Water System in Madison Parish

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) issued a “do not use” water advisory Thursday for an area served by the Walnut Bayou Water System in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, August 16, 2024 11:23 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Faith Kivett

Softball player Faith Kivett, a Tallulah Academy alum, announced she has transferred to Southern Miss. Kivett played last season at Southeastern Louisiana. She appeared in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, August 16, 2024 3:55 am

Obits

LeBarron ‘LB’ Lee

LeBarron “LB” Lee passed away Thursday, August 8, at his home. He was 33. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 1 p.m. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 15, 2024 4:00 pm

Local

MVD’s Peeples promoted to military’s newest major general

Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) was promoted in an evening ceremony at the B’nai B’rith Club Wednesday night ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 15, 2024 1:50 pm

Obits

Charles Edward Smith Sr.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Charles Edward Smith Sr. Saturday, August 17, at 11 a.m. at C. J. Williams Mortuary Center, 1625 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 15, 2024 11:23 am

Obits

T’Asia Shanice Freeman

A Celebration of Life will be held for T’Asia Shanice Freeman Sunday, August 18, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 4995 Indiana Ave., Vicksburg. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 15, 2024 11:21 am

Obits

Alcie Edward Willis

Alcie Edward Willis passed away Sunday, August 11, at Merit Health River Region Medical Center, He was 89 years of age. Born in Montgomery County ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 15, 2024 11:17 am

Obits

Mary Louise Eastman Jackson

Mary Louise Eastman Jackson passed away Saturday, August 10, at Clinton Healthcare in Clinton. She was 84. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 15, 2024 11:08 am

Sports

McMillin’s late goal gives St. Al soccer a tie against ACCS

A bit of offensive pressure and a late strike in the waning moments of the match allowed St. Aloysius’ soccer team to salvage its road ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 15, 2024 10:14 am

Lifestyles

Volunteer of the Week: Becky Jabour builds community through volunteerism

The Volunteer of the Week is Becky Jabour. Jabour is a native of Hazlehurst. She is a retired educator with 33 years of service, including ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 15, 2024 9:12 am

Sports

NASCAR takes playoff spot from Austin Dillon following his controversial victory at Richmond

Austin Dillon can keep the win, but not everything that comes with it. NASCAR announced Wednesday that Dillon’s Cup Series win last weekend at Richmond ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:01 pm

Business

International Paper grant to aid in Good Shepherd gym construction

International Paper’s Vicksburg Mill has awarded a $50,000 capital campaign grant to Good Shepherd, an agency that serves one of the River City’s most historic ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 4:04 pm

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