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Sports

Briarfield Academy returns to MAIS Class 1A championship game

Briarfield Academy is one step away from getting back to the top of the mountain. Hayden Smith scored four touchdowns ­— two receiving and two ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 15, 2024 10:25 pm

Obits

David Byron Jones

Dr. David Byron Jones, 71, of Utica, Mississippi, and a native of Vicksburg, passed away at home Wednesday, Nov. 6. Jones was a respected and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 15, 2024 1:35 pm

Vicksburg Living

A special time: Old friends, football teammates reunite 50 years later

By Bob Morrison Special to The Vicksburg Post Over the summer of 1970, public schools in the South changed forever and for the better. That ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 15, 2024 11:31 am

History

Old Post Files: November 15, 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, November 15, 2024 11:00 am

Vicksburg Living

Yuletide Tapas: small plate party pleasers

Bacon Wrapped Dates Ingredients 12 pitted dates 4 slices bacon Honey Instructions Cut each strip of bacon into three even pieces. Wrap dates in bacon ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 15, 2024 9:45 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Olivia Larsen

St. Aloysius girls basketball player Olivia Larsen scored a game-high 14 points in a 37-26 victory over Humphreys Academy on Tuesday. St. Al will play ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 15, 2024 3:55 am

Local

BIG STEP FORWARD: Local leaders talk impact of South Port project funding

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday announced the state is investing more than $110 million toward economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 9:05 pm

Local

State Farm makes Thanksgiving donation to Good Shepherd

Local State Farm agent Diane Derivaux Kemp and her team of State Farm Heroes recently visited the Good Shepherd Community Center to shine the “State ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:57 pm

History

Looking back: The Cobb House at Southern Cultural Heritage Center

The Cobb House is the middle building on Crawford Street that makes up the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. It was built for William and Minerva ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 11:58 am

News

Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: Nov. 4 – Nov. 10, 2024

The following arrests were recorded by the Vicksburg Police Department from the period Nov. 4 to Nov. 10, 2024: November 10, 2024: Marcus Cortez Ross ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:55 am

News

Joyce Clingan named Grand Marshal of ‘The Nutcracker’ themed Downtown Vicksburg Christmas Parade of Lights

Local business owner and longtime Vicksburg advocate Joyce Clingan has been named grand marshal of Downtown Vicksburg’s Christmas Parade of Lights, which will celebrate the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:16 am

News

Downtown Vicksburg Christmas Parade of Lights to be held Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.

Prepare to be transported into a whimsical world of magic, with a story that captures the imagination with themes of adventure, friendship and holiday cheer. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:12 am

Sports

Game Plan: Nov. 14-24, 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, Thursday, November 14, 2024 4:00 am

News

Who’s Hot: Lamar Gray

West Alabama linebacker Lamar Gray, a Warren Central alum, had a team-high 11 total tackles and one-half tackle for loss in a 31-6 blowout victory ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 14, 2024 3:55 am

News

PUBLIC OPINION: Community engagement sessions to be held Nov. 20 for new military park interpretive center

Two community engagement sessions will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, to introduce the public to a new interpretive center being planned in conjunction with the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 9:35 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man charged felony malicious mischief

A Vicksburg man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly vandalized a gas station at the corner of Cherry and Clay streets. Kahlid Sims, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 8:43 pm

News

Vicksburg man charged with April 2023 drive-by shooting, bond set at $400,000

A drive-by shooting case that is more than a year old is one step closer to being closed after Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) made an ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 8:40 pm

Crime

2 arrested for illegal weapon

Two Port Gibson men were taken into custody by Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) Saturday and have each been charged with possession of an illegal weapon. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 7:44 pm

Crime

1 arrested for shooting at downtown gas station, 1 still sought by VPD

The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) has made an arrest in the shooting that took place Friday morning at the Fastway service station on the corner ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 4:53 pm

News

State of Mississippi to invest $10 million in Warren County’s South Port project

Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is investing over $110 million toward economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation efforts ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 3:37 pm

News

Cannon Collision Center of Vicksburg opens doors to state-of-the-art collision repair facility

Cannon Motors has announced the grand opening of its new collision repair center, located at 2047 North Frontage Rd. This state-of-the-art facility is set to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 1:55 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg Police Department to hold town hall meeting Wednesday

The Vicksburg Police Department will host a public safety town hall meeting Wednesday. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the McDonald’s restaurant at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 9:40 am

Obits

Michael Karl Smith Jr.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Michael Karl Smith Jr. Thursday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at C.J. Williams Mortuary Center, 1625 Monroe ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:46 pm

Local

Vicksburg Police Department announces retirement of Deputy Chief Michael W. Bryant

Vicksburg Chief Penny L. Jones and the Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) have announced the retirement of Deputy Chief Michael W. Bryant after 32 years of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:35 pm

Obits

Mary Alice Albert

Mrs. Mary Alice Albert passed away Monday, Nov. 11, at the Vicksburg Convalescent Home. She was 92. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:59 pm

Local

The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign begins in Vicksburg

The Red Kettle campaign is kicking off its 2024 efforts and is The Salvation Army’s oldest and most important annual fundraiser and the lifeline for ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:13 am

News

Pet of the Week: Meet Pepper

The Pet of the Week is a Border Collie mix named Pepper. She is full of energy and would be a perfect farm dog. She ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 11, 2024 5:12 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Photo gallery: Veterans Day Parade of Honor held downtown

The 2024 Veterans Day Parade of Honor was held Monday morning, rolling through downtown as a salute to all who have served in the United ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 11, 2024 3:21 pm

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