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Southern Miss stuck in neutral in latest loss to Louisiana

HATTIESBURG — A lack of offensive punch left Southern Miss knocked out cold in its Sun Belt Conference opener. The Golden Eagles only had eight ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 11:17 pm

Sports

Mississippi football roundup: JSU hangs on; Delta State rolls

MOBILE, Ala. — Jackson State dominated for 2 1/2 quarters Saturday — which was good, because Alabama A&M owned the last 1 1/2. Jacobian Morgan ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 10:35 pm

Education

Vicksburg Catholic School holds 10th annual Spooky Sprint

Saturday’s 10th annual Spooky Sprint 5K may not have featured temps as cool as racers were hoping for when they signed up for this year’s ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 9:59 pm

Sports

Ole Miss smothers South Carolina for bounceback win

Ole Miss got back in the win column by getting back to what works. The Rebels’ defense had two takeaways, six sacks and 10 tackles ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 8:07 pm

Sports

Vanderbilt — yes, Vanderbilt! — takes down No. 1 Alabama

NASHVILLE — Anchor Down. No. 1 down. Diego Pavia completed 16 of 20 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns, Sedrick Alexander rushed for two ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 7:25 pm

Sports

Warren Central sweeps team titles at MHSAA North Half Swimming Championship

For the second year in a row, Warren Central ruled the pool at the MHSAA North Half Championships swim meet. The Vikings won 13 events ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 4:01 pm

Local

Flaggs: Fostoria meeting good step for community

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. was in attendance at Wednesday’s meeting of the Fostoria Neighborhood Association, where residents from across Vicksburg came together at Oak ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 1:01 pm

History

Old Post Files: October 5, 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, October 5, 2024 8:33 am

Sports

Mississippi high school football scoreboard: Oct. 4, 2024

MHSAA Thursday’s Games Biggersville 30, Potts Camp 8 Callaway 36, Forest Hill 20 Center Hill 22, Olive Branch 14 Nanih Waiya 52, McAdams 24 Friday’s ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 1:41 am

Sports

Riverfield pulls away in the second half to beat St. Aloysius

St. Aloysius made some plays on defense and special teams against Riverfield Academy. Unfortunately, offense is where the points come from. The Flashes only had ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, October 4, 2024 10:58 pm

News

Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace speaks to Vicksburg Rotary Club

Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace served as the speaker for the Vicksburg Rotary Club’s regular meeting on Sept. 26. Pictured are club president Wayne Pratt, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, October 4, 2024 7:39 pm

News

Mark your calendar: General Election deadlines

JACKSON, Miss. – With the November 5, 2024, General Election quickly approaching, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines.   VOTER ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, October 4, 2024 4:48 pm

Crime

Joint operation yields arrests for drugs, warrants

A joint operation carried out this week between a number of local and state agencies ended with seven total arrests and 10 citations within a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, October 4, 2024 4:48 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man pleads guilty to possession of firearm by a convicted felon

JACKSON — A Vicksburg man has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, October 4, 2024 4:30 pm

Sports

‘Banana Ball’ coming to Starkville in 2025

STARKVILLE — Banana Ball is coming to meet The Dude. The Savannah Bananas, a wildly popular baseball version of the Harlem Globetrotters who mix wacky ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, October 4, 2024 3:59 pm

Local

VPD holds swearing-in ceremony for 4 new officers

The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) on Wednesday swore in four new officers during a special ceremony at the Robert M. Walker Building. Taking the oath ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, October 4, 2024 6:46 am

History

Old Post Files: October 4, 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, October 4, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Marley Bufkin

Porter’s Chapel Academy softball player Marley Bufkin has been selected to play in the MAIS All-Star Game on Oct. 16 at Jackson Prep. Bufkin batted ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, October 4, 2024 3:55 am

Crime

1 arrested in connection with Speed Street shootings

The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) has made one arrest in connection with a shooting that took place on Speed Street Tuesday afternoon. “Nicholas Clay, 29, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:45 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Catfish Row Museum selected for MSIIP cohort

The American Alliance of Museums announced this week Vicksburg’s Catfish Row Museum is among 40 museums participating in the upcoming Museum Social Impact in Practice ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 3, 2024 4:49 pm

News

Vicksburg Police Department Arrest Reports: Sept. 16 through Sept. 22

The following arrests were reported by the Vicksburg Police Department from the period September 8 to September 15. *Mark Anthony Anderson was arrested on Sept. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 3, 2024 1:39 pm

News

17th Annual Classics in the Courtyard lineup announced

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) has announced the 17th Annual “Classics in the Courtyard” music lineup. The schedule of entertainment and lunch providers are ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 3, 2024 1:00 pm

Local

SHAF, local businesses join Operation Airdrop to aid victims of Hurricane Helene

The Southern Heritage Air Foundation (SHAF), located at the Vicksburg- Tallulah Regional Airport, has joined in on Operation Airdrop, a nonprofit that organizes general aviation ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 3, 2024 11:48 am

Sports

Missy Gators beat Callaway to clinch spot in Class 6A volleyball playoffs

The Vicksburg Missy Gators went to the wire to punch their ticket to the MHSAA Class 6A volleyball playoffs. Vicksburg outlasted Callaway in five highly ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 3, 2024 10:41 am

Local

ERDC hosts Senior Scientist Induction Ceremony

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently held a Senior Scientist (ST) Induction Ceremony to officially recognize three leaders in their respective ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 3, 2024 10:17 am

Lifestyles

Classics in the Courtyard to kick off Oct. 18

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) is preparing to present the 17th Annual Classics in the Courtyard. The event offers a variety of entertainment through ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:23 am

Sports

St. Al routs Copiah to earn spot in MAIS soccer playoffs

St. Aloysius had a simple mission Wednesday — win its regular-season finale to get into the MAIS Division II girls soccer playoffs. Mission accomplished. Anna ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:37 pm

News

Pedestrian injured after being struck by vehicle

A man who was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon was transported to a local emergency room following the accident. Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 4:58 pm

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