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Obits

Sarah Eastman Cosey

Sarah Eastman Cosey passed away Wednesday, June 19, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. She was 84. Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, June 21, 2024 1:51 pm

Sports

Cannonballs make a splash at Jackson swim meet

The Vicksburg YMCA Cannonballs youth swim team started the final lap of their summer season with a good showing Thursday. Titus Williams, Grace Edwards and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, June 21, 2024 9:26 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Old Post Files: June 21, 1924 to 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, June 21, 2024 9:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Megan Theriot

St. Aloysius softball player Megan Theriot went 2-for-2 with a double, home run, three RBIs and two runs scored in a 9-1 win over Vicksburg ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, June 21, 2024 3:55 am

News

Hopkins, Fondren, Sigh honored at MMSA awards luncheon

It was a big day for Vicksburg program leaders Thursday afternoon in Jackson. The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated 40 years of downtown revitalization ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 20, 2024 7:00 pm

Local

‘Deep significance’: VFD to hold 50th anniversary memorial service

Half a century after an incident that ultimately claimed the lives of four Vicksburg firefighters, the department will hold a memorial service commemorating the fallen ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 20, 2024 2:39 pm

Business

Warren County public records: June 10-June 17

Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of June 10 to June 17.  Warranty Deeds: *G&M Builders Inc. to Hunter Anderson, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 20, 2024 1:56 pm

Obits

Martha Lee Lewis

A Celebration of Life will be held for Martha Lee Lewis Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m. at Zion Travelers M. B. Church, 1701 Poplar St, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 20, 2024 1:53 pm

Obits

Robert Bennett Cochran

Robert Bennett Cochran, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 18. He was a resident of the Goldton Assisted Living, Starkville. Cochran was born January 17, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 20, 2024 1:48 pm

Obits

Robert T. Williams Sr.

Funeral services for Robert T. Williams Sr. will be at noon Saturday, June 22, at South Delta Middle School, Anguilla. The burial will follow at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 20, 2024 1:44 pm

Obits

Shearwood Winston Lyons

Shearwood Winston Lyons passed away Tuesday, June 18, at his home with his family. Lyons was a lifelong resident of the Vicksburg community. He graduated ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 20, 2024 1:37 pm

Lifestyles

Volunteer of the Week: Ashley Jackson says volunteering is life-changing

The Volunteer of the Week is Ashley Jackson. Jackson is a Vicksburg native. She and husband Chandler have three children, Walker, Warren and Emalyn. Jackson ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 20, 2024 9:18 am

Sports

Former Jackson State football player pleads guilty in COVID fraud scheme

LOS ANGELES — A former Jackson State football player has pleaded guilty to illegally seeking more than $1 million in COVID-19 unemployment benefits and obtaining ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:32 pm

Education

Warren Central cheerleaders excel at Grambling camp

The Warren Central High School basketball cheer team received several awards at the UXC Cheer Camp at Grambling State University June 11-14. The Lady Vikes ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 2:55 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Old Post Files: June 19, 1924 to 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, June 19, 2024 10:14 am

Lifestyles

Strand Theatre to present ‘A Life in Blues’ documentary, live performance

The Strand Theatre will present the documentary “A Life in Blues” Wednesday followed by a live performance by the film’s focus James “Super Chikan” Johnson. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 8:13 am

Obits

Jesse Ray Gilliam

Jesse Ray Gilliam passed away Monday, June 17, at Merit Health River Region. He was 48. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 3:21 pm

Obits

Peggy Ann Griffin

Peggy Ann Griffin passed away Friday, June 14, in Madison. She was 78. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 3:20 pm

News

Mississippi State Fair ticketing has gone digital for first time

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson on Tuesday announced the 165th Mississippi State Fair will be held Thursday, October 3, through Sunday, October 13, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 2:54 pm

Business

USACE Vicksburg District Office of Counsel employee receives national award

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced a national award winner from the Office of Counsel. Jennifer Williams, senior paralegal, was ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:36 am

Crime

Collins man nabbed for auto theft

A Covington County man was arrested for stealing a vehicle Friday, according to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD). George Mickel, 43, of Collins, was ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 9:08 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Adria Burrell

Warren Central senior Adria Burrell won the 200 meters and finished second in the 100 in the 17-18-year-olds’ women’s division at the AAU Region 11 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 3:55 am

Crime

Vicksburg man arrested for cocaine possession

A report of suspicious activity led to a drug arrest over the weekend. According to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD), officers responded to Della’s ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, June 17, 2024 9:33 pm

Crime

2 arrested for narcotics, firearm possession

Two Vicksburg men were taken into custody Sunday on gun and drug charges after Vicksburg police initiated a traffic stop on Clay Street. According to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, June 17, 2024 6:50 pm

Obits

Robert Earl Hobbs

Funeral services for Robert E. Hobbs, 65, will be at 11 a.m.  Tuesday, June 18, in Adele Walker Memorial Chapel at Walker Funeral Home, Rolling ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, June 17, 2024 3:40 pm

Sports

Mississippi State hires Victoria Vivians as assistant coach

STARKVILLE — One of Mississippi’s all-time basketball greats is coming back to Starkville to mentor the next generation of Bulldogs. The university announced Wednesday that ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, June 17, 2024 3:21 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: June 10-June 16

Jakyla Lashawn Hawkins was charged on June 10 with Embezzlement (over $400) Tyreese K. Huntley was charged on June 10 with Failure to Stop; Leaving ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, June 17, 2024 1:12 pm

Obits

Cheryl Steven

Funeral services for Cheryl Steven, 77, of Vicksburg, formerly of Winnsboro, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 17, in the chapel of Dennard ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, June 17, 2024 1:08 pm

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