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Local

Tornado watch issued for southwest, central Mississippi until Sunday night

Sunday at 1:38 p.m. a tornado watch was was issued by the National Weather Service and will remain in effect until 9 p.m. in southwest ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, January 5, 2025 2:48 pm

Our Opinion

We’re looking forward to covering Vicksburg’s bicentennial

Vicksburg is a town steeped in history, and in 2025 residents and visitors alike will get to celebrate the beginning of it all as the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, January 5, 2025 1:13 pm

Local

Severe weather threat expected between 1 and 6 p.m.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson has placed Warren County in an enhanced risk for severe weather between 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday. “Severe ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, January 5, 2025 12:39 pm

Sports

Lady Vikes whip Whippets in Saturday soccer matinee

Warren Central’s girls’ soccer team dodged a scare and then opened up on Kosciusko in the second half. After Kosciusko hit the post on a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 4, 2025 9:01 pm

Sports

Lady Flashes beat Greenville-St. Joe at Catholic Schools Tournament

The St. Aloysius Lady Flashes got back to work, and back to winning on Friday. Megan Theriot just missed a triple-double with nine points, 11 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 4, 2025 8:21 pm

Sports

College basketball roundup: JSU edges Alcorn; Bulldogs and Rebels win SEC openers

In a back-and-forth battle between two winless, road-weary rivals, Jackson State had the better finishing touch and earned the bragging rights. Jayme Mitchell’s 3-pointer with ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 4, 2025 8:05 pm

Education

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR: Stacey Lambiotte says teaching is ‘incredible opportunity’

Stacey Lambiotte has been in the field of education for 15 years and is currently the chair of the science department and a teacher at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 4, 2025 10:19 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Bring your krewe: Vicksburg Main Street putting out call for Mardi Gras

The new year has arrived and the eyes of local organizations are already looking toward this year’s Mardi Gras season. With 12th Night on Jan. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 4, 2025 5:00 am

History

Old Post Files: January 4, 1925-2015

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, January 4, 2025 4:00 am

Sports

Vicksburg’s Evan Farrell will photograph national title game with CFP intern program

By Paul Ingram Special to The Vicksburg Post By Paul Ingram Special to The Vicksburg Post Evan Farrell believes in taking shots. Lots of shots. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 4, 2025 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Terrie Foster

Vicksburg resident Terrie Foster won the women’s race walk championship at the Ring in Your Faith 5K in Madison on Jan. 1, with a time ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 4, 2025 3:55 am

Sports

Basketball Roundup: Vicksburg swept by Columbus, WC splits with Callaway

For the first time this basketball season, the Vicksburg Missy Gators are in a slump. Columbus used a 9-0 run in the fourth quarter to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 3, 2025 10:34 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

New mural going up in downtown

A new project for the new year is underway in downtown Vicksburg. In a post to social media Friday, officials with the Downtown Vicksburg Main ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 3, 2025 5:40 pm

Sports

Southern Miss hires Semore as defensive coordinator

HATTIESBURG — New Southern Miss football head coach Charles Huff has added a familiar face to his staff. Southern Miss announced Friday that it has ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 3, 2025 4:34 pm

Obits

Gloria Jackson

Gloria Jackson went to her eternal rest at age 88 Thursday, Jan. 2, after a hard year of challenges. She was born in St. Louis ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 3, 2025 3:07 pm

Sports

Warren Central alum Trey Hall earns NJCAA All-America honor

Trey Hall has been all-state and all-region, and now he’s an All-American. The Mississippi Gulf Coast running back and Vicksburg native was named a second-team ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 3, 2025 12:00 pm

Sports

Ole Miss finishes its mission with Gator Bowl blowout of Duke

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jackson Dart’s final pass as an Ole Miss Rebel was a touchdown — even if it wasn’t supposed to be. The record-setting ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 3, 2025 7:59 am

History

Old Post Files: January 3, 1925-2015

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, January 3, 2025 4:00 am

Local

Qualifying period for municipal election opened Thursday

The qualifying period for Vicksburg’s 2025 municipal election began Thursday and will last through Jan. 31. Offices up for election in the June 3 general ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 3, 2025 3:56 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Ron Roma

Vicksburg resident Ron Roma won the overall race walk championship at the Ring in Your Faith 5K in Madison on Jan. 1, with a time ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 3, 2025 3:55 am

Lifestyles

Welcome, Ja’Zylah, the first birth of 2025 at Merit Health River Region

Warren County’s first birth of 2025 was welcomed into the world New Year’s Day, officials at Merit Health River Region Hospital have reported. “Merit Health ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 2, 2025 9:55 pm

Education

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: Betty Autry aims to help students build on knowledge

Betty Autry has nearly two decades of teaching experience under her belt and currently teaches at St. Francis Xavier Elementary. Autry is a finalist for ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 2, 2025 8:45 pm

Obits

Bobbie Drayton

Bobbie Drayton, age 69, transitioned Friday, Dec. 27. A visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, from 1 to 6 p.m. at C.J. Williams Mortuary ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 2, 2025 3:01 pm

Obits

Scott ‘Scottie’ James Cox Sr.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Scott “Scottie” James Cox Sr. Saturday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at Zion Travelers M.B. Church, 1701 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 2, 2025 3:00 pm

Sports

Mississippi State adds to football coaching staff

STARKVILLE — Jeff Lebby is fleshing out his coaching staff with some veteran talent. Mississippi State announced it has hired Vincent Dancy, Phil Loadholt and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 2, 2025 2:37 pm

News

Vicksburg Police Department incident reports: Dec. 23 to 29, 2024

The following incidents were recorded by the Vicksburg Police Department during the period Dec. 23 to Dec. 29, 2024. The incidents are listed by date, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 2, 2025 1:28 pm

News

Warren County Records: land transactions, mortgages and marriage licenses from Dec. 25 to 31, 2024

Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of Dec. 25, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *B&V Properties LLC to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 2, 2025 1:10 pm

Sports

Sugar Bowl postponed one day following New Orleans terrorist attack

NEW ORLEANS — The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed, hours after a man drove into ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 3:10 pm

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