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Crime

Vicksburg man arrested for Elizabeth Circle shooting

A Vicksburg man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting on Elizabeth Circle earlier this week. Officials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 12, 2024 3:00 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Arrionna Jenkins

Warren Central track athlete Arrionna Jenkins won the shot put and the discus at the Brookhaven Invitational meet on April 4. Jenkins won the shot ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 12, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

St. Al goes 1-for-3 in baseball tripleheader against Cathedral

A stormy night led to a long day for St. Aloysius’ baseball team. St. Al won one out of three games against Cathedral on Thursday, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:30 pm

Louisiana

City of Tallulah experiencing complete water outage

Residents in Tallulah, La. are completely without water, city officials say, as crews work to repair a broken water pump. “A low service pump, previously ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 7:39 pm

Sports

Four former William Carey track athletes sentenced in fraud scheme

HATTIESBURG — A former William Carey track athlete was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in fines and restitution ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 4:21 pm

Education

Area Hinds Community College students receive honors

High-achieving Hinds Community College students were recently recognized at the Student Awards of Distinction ceremony. Astha Patel and Shan Patel, All-Mississippi Transfer Pathway Scholars, were ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 3:18 pm

Obits

Lessie Tribble Tucker

Lessie Tribble Tucker passed away Monday, April 2, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, following a brief illness. She was 86. She attended Mt. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 3:13 pm

Obits

Mary Helen Washington Carson

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Mary Helen Washington Carson Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. The service will be held at C. J. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 3:06 pm

Education

Vicksburg firefighters graduate with Class of 208

Firefighters Bradley J. Elmore and Khari Holt of the Vicksburg Fire Department have graduated as part of the Class 208 from the National Fire Protection ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:47 pm

Education

Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation to hold Southern Exposure summer camp

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) will soon hold its Southern Exposure Camp. The camp will be held during nine weeks of the summer, beginning ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:37 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Volunteer of the Week: Leigh Conerly is working to make the need for animal shelters a thing of the past

Our Volunteer of the Week is Leigh Conerly. Leigh has been doing pet rescue much of her life. She works at Paws Rescue, a no-kill ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:17 pm

News

Warren County Land Records: April 1 to April 8, 2024

Records were recorded at the Warren County Courthouse from the period of April 01 to April 08, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *Geronimo Hardwood Timber LLC to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:00 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Flaggs addresses storm damage; says goal is to resolve issues in next 24 hours

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. on Thursday said city crews are hard at work to resolve issues and clean up damage caused by this week’s ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:13 am

News

City officials say ‘low water’ issue will be addressed Thursday morning

Officials with the City of Vicksburg said Wednesday evening they have been made aware of water issues in several areas across town and are asking ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:50 pm

Sports

St. Al’s game with Cathedral suspended to set up tripleheader Thursday

A long day for St. Aloysius got even longer Tuesday night. St. Al’s baseball game with Cathedral was halted in the top of the seventh ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:39 pm

Education

Alcorn State closed due to severe weather

The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert for the region through Wednesday. In anticipation of hazardous driving conditions, Alcorn State University will ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 8:36 am

Sports

Southern Miss grabs midweek win against Southeastern Louisiana

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Southern Miss’ pitching staff came up aces on Tuesday night. Four USM pitchers combined to allow one run — none after the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 8:02 am

History

Old Post Files: April 10, 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 10, 2024 7:37 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: C.J. Smith

C.J. Smith, a member of the Mississippi Bombers 11U baseball team, led his team to a tournament championship last weekend in Monroe, La. Smith batted ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 3:55 am

Crime

Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: April 1 through April 7, 2024

Meredith/ Peggy Pritchard was charged on April 1 with violating the Leash Law by allowing her dog to roam loose. Joseph Glenn Strickland was charged ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:06 pm

Obits

Alice Elizabeth (Betsy) Sayre

Alice Elizabeth (Betsy) Sayre passed away Thursday, April 4. Betsy was born in Greenwood, on October 5, 1938, to the late Sarah Alice and Robert ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:34 pm

News

Angela Pollok Keyser Smith

Angela Pollok Keyser Smith, age 93, died Tuesday, April 2,  in Charleston, S.C. She is survived by her husband, Colton; three adult children, Kathleen Smith, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:31 pm

Obits

John Oliver Curtis III

John Oliver Curtis III died peacefully in Clermont, Fla. Thursday, March 21, at the age of 76, after a 21-year fight with cancer. John was ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:27 pm

Obits

King Lewis Jr.

King Lewis Jr, a former Redwood resident, passed away Sunday, April 7, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. He was 66. Arrangements are ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:16 pm

Obits

Margaret Elizabeth Griffith

Margaret Elizabeth Griffith passed away Monday, April 8, at Merit Health River Region Hospital in Vicksburg. She was 84. She was born August 5, 1939, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:12 pm

Education

Vicksburger inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at University of Southern Mississippi

Vicksburger Kayla Davis, who attends the University of Southern Mississippi, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:28 am

Sports

Game Plan

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, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:00 am

Sports

Miss Mississippi Pickleball Tournament champs crowned

More than 60 players competed in the inaugural Miss Mississippi Pickleball Tournament Saturday at Halls Ferry Park. The event was a fundraiser for the Miss ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 4:00 am

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