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Education

Volunteer of The Week: Marigaye Guidry Cooper says volunteerism gives purpose

The Volunteer of the Week is Marigaye Guidry Cooper. She is married to Jay Cooper and they attend St. Michael Catholic Church. Cooper is a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 8:28 pm

Sports

Lady Flashes storm past ACCS on the soccer pitch

This time, St. Aloysius’ girls’ soccer team didn’t need a last-minute miracle to beat Adams County Christian School. Samantha Edwards scored two of St. Al’s ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 4:17 pm

Crime

VPD investigating shots-fired calls

Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is continuing to follow leads stemming from multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired Tuesday night in the area of Letitia Street. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 3:57 pm

Obits

Prentiss Thomas Ross

Prentiss Thomas Ross, a Vicksburg resident, passed away on Thursday, August 15 in the University Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was 67. He ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 12:13 pm

Obits

Joan Holdiness

Barbara Joan Holdiness, 78, passed away at her home in Louisville, Miss. Monday, August 19, with her loving family by her side. Visitation will be ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 12:00 pm

Business

Old Post Files: August 21, 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, August 21, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Nick Anderson

Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson, a Vicksburg native and former Vicksburg High star, had seven tackles and a forced fumble in the CFL team’s 47-22 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

College Football on TV: Aug. 24-Sept. 2

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON TV Week Zero Saturday, Aug. 24 11 a.m. ESPN – Florida State vs. Georgia Tech 2:30 p.m. ESPN2 – McNeese at Tarleton ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 3:50 am

Obits

Alice Phelps

Funeral services for Alice Phelps, 87, who died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at her residence in Vicksburg, MS will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 3:01 pm

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

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