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Leading by example: Locals get hands dirty for community cleanup

Community leaders and citizens alike donned safety vests and armed them- selves with trash bags and grabber tools Friday morning to take part in Visit ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 7:58 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: David Jones

David Jones, the head coach of the Port Gibson Titans youth football team, was named the Jackson Freedom League’s Coach of the Year for the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Gators can’t get over Center Hill in baseball playoff opener

The Vicksburg Gators had a couple of chances to strike first and shock the Mississippi baseball world in their playoff series against Center Hill. They ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 11:40 pm

Sports

Columbia Academy sweeps St. Al out of MAIS baseball playoffs

A turnaround season for St. Aloysius’ baseball team didn’t have the storybook ending it had hoped for. Jackson Speir went 2-for-2 with three RBIs and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 11:35 pm

Sports

Saltillo’s surge sinks Missy Gators in Game 1

Saltillo’s sudden surge sank Vicksburg. Saltillo erased a four-run deficit by scoring six runs in the fourth inning, then added five in the fifth and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 11:17 pm

News

Public forum scheduled for Ward 1 candidates

A public forum meant to allow voters in the special election for Vicksburg’s Ward 1 alderman to meet the ten candidates on the ballot has ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 5:38 pm

Crime

VPD: Reckless driving leads to drug arrest

A Jackson man was in court in Vicksburg Friday after a traffic stop led to his arrest on drug-related charges. According to information from Vicksburg ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 4:01 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man arrested for possession of cocaine, marijuana

A Vicksburg man was in court Friday after being arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana. Officials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) said 52-year-old Willie ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 3:52 pm

Business

Warren County Land Records: April 15 to April 22, 2024

Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from April 15 to April 22, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *Elizabeth A. (Hearon) Bagby to Sandra G. Baker, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 11:17 am

Obits

Thomas Barton

Thomas Barton passed away Tuesday, April 16. To know Thomas was to love him. He was such a loving person. He loved to spend time ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 11:00 am

Sports

Flashes wrap up tennis season at MAIS Class 5A state tournament

Carrie Wood and Walker Moore only lost one mixed doubles tennis match all season. Unfortunately, it was the last one. The St. Aloysius team lost ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 10:35 am

Obits

Mary Louise ‘Mae’  Mitchell 

A Celebration of Life for Mary Louise “Mae” Mitchell will be held Saturday,  April 27, at 2:30 p.m. at Belmont Missionary Baptist Church, 4446 Charlie ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 10:17 am

Sports

Jackson State women’s coach Tomekia Reed hired by Charlotte

JACKSON — Tomekia Reed has closed the book on an outstanding run as Jackson State’s women’s basketball head coach. Reed was hired Thursday as the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 25, 2024 3:32 pm

Obits

Rodney Caples

A Celebration of Life will be held for Rodney Caples Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at Greater Grove Street M. B. Church, 2715 Alcorn ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 25, 2024 3:10 pm

Obits

Ondrea Denise Flaggs

Ondrea Denise Flaggs passed away Monday, April 22, in Vicksburg. She was 30. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 25, 2024 3:09 pm

Obits

James William ‘Bill’ ‘Brooks’ Westbrook

Bill was 67 years old, and he battled Parkinson’s Disease since 2002. He graduated from Warren Central High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 25, 2024 3:07 pm

Obits

Luis Diaz

Words are insufficient to capture the essence of this life so well-lived. The timing of the earthly departure of Luis Diaz was unexpected to those ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 25, 2024 3:04 pm

Obits

Peggy Jones W. Copeland

Peggy Jones W. Copeland passed away Sunday, April 21, at Merit Health River Region. She was 67. Visitation will be held Friday, April 26, at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 25, 2024 2:57 pm

Obits

Bruce Copes

A celebration of life for Bruce Copes will be held Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Eagle Lake. If you plan ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 25, 2024 2:53 pm

Education

Volunteer of the Week: Alicia Cruthirds believes volunteerism connects people

The Volunteer of the Week is Alicia Cruthirds. Cruthirds was born and raised in Vicksburg. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cruthirds. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 25, 2024 2:32 pm

Business

Don Cigavelli’s cuts ribbon as new chamber member

The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce last week held a ribbon cutting for new member Don Cigavelli’s Bar & Lounge on Washington Street. Pictured, from ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:27 pm

Crime

Probation violation warrant leads to drug arrest for Vicksburg man

Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) officers found more than just their suspect when they located 37-year-old John Ross, of Vicksburg, Friday. Ross, who was wanted by ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:16 pm

Crime

Louisiana resident awaiting extradition on weapons offense

A Louisiana resident wanted in Utah is now awaiting extradition after being arrested in Vicksburg. According to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD), 46-year-old Jerry ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 3:57 pm

Crime

VPD: Stolen car recovered; case remains open

Officers with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) quickly located a car reported as stolen Sunday and say the case remains under investigation. According to VPD, officers ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 3:50 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man arrested at casino for possession of methamphetamine

A Vicksburg man was arrested last week at a local casino for possession of narcotics, according to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD). “Alexander Brent ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 3:39 pm

Crime

Vicksburg PD releases names, info of wanted suspects

Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) on Wednesday released the names and information of three individuals wanted on charges ranging from assault to weapons possession. Suspect 1: ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 2:31 pm

Business

Old Post Files: April 24, 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, April 24, 2024 12:49 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: McKenzie Edmond

Vicksburg High track athlete McKenzie Edmond won the girls’ high jump and the 4×400 meter relay, and finished second in the 4×100 meter relay at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 3:55 am

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