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Local

City of Vicksburg recognizes employees for years of service

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. during Monday’s meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen recognized a number of city employees for their years of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:12 pm

Sports

Lady Flashes fall in first round of MAIS soccer playoffs

By Hunter Cloud The Brookhaven Daily Leader BROOKHAVEN — St. Aloysius certainly came to play and gave Brookhaven Academy its best shot in the first ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 9:21 am

Faith

Spring Hill M.B. Church to host pastor installation service

Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church recently elected Tark Y. Scott as its pastor and will hold an installation service Sunday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 8:12 am

History

Looking back: 3220 Drummond Street has rich history

This craftsman style house was most likely designed by architect Will Stanton for Martha and Stephen Thrasher in 1910. Martha purchased the lot in January ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:15 am

History

Old Post Files: October 9, 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, October 9, 2024 4:00 am

News

Local students Anna-Kate Davis, Hannah Island and Erion Wilson selected for State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced today the 132 members of the 2024-25 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). The council ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Will Bates

Will Bates won the Spooky Sprint 5K overall run championship on Oct. 5. The Warren Central junior had a time of 19 minutes, 17 seconds. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:55 am

Obits

James Walter Hill Sr.

James Walter (JW) Hill Sr., of Monticello, Miss. and a native of Vicksburg, died Monday, Oct. 7, at his home surrounded by his loving family. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:12 pm

Obits

Billie Fisher Harris

Mrs. Billie Fisher Harris passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, at her home. She was 70. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 1 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 2:54 pm

Sports

College football, NFL TV schedule: Oct. 8-14, 2024

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON TV Tuesday, Oct. 8 6 p.m. CBSSN – Florida International at Liberty Wednesday, Oct. 9 6:30 p.m. ESPN2 – New Mexico State ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Ole Miss adds Washington State to 2025 football schedule

OXFORD — Ole Miss didn’t take long to fill the suddenly open date on its 2025 football schedule. The university announced Monday that it has ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, October 7, 2024 6:37 pm

Sports

Tallulah Academy bows out in Class 2A softball state tournament

Tallulah Academy survived one elimination game at the MAIS Class 2A softball state tournament on Monday, but could not turn two. The Lady Trojans beat ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, October 7, 2024 6:07 pm

News

Hinds Student Government Association announces 2024-25 officers

RAYMOND – Hinds Community College’s Student Government Association on the Raymond Campus announced their officers for the 2024-25 school year. They are, from left, Sanaa ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, October 7, 2024 3:56 pm

News

Pets of the Week: Meet these Golden Retriever Aussie Mixes

These two Golden Retriever and Aussie mix puppies are available at the Vicksburg Animal Shelter. They are there with at least one more sibling of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, October 7, 2024 3:48 pm

Sports

Game Plan: Oct. 7-13, 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, October 7, 2024 12:50 pm

News

Nearly 400 officials to visit Vicksburg for statewide conference

Nearly 400 municipal officials from across the state are scheduled to attend the Mississippi Municipal League’s 2024 Small Town Conference in Vicksburg, Mississippi on Oct. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, October 7, 2024 11:42 am

News

As Fire Prevention Week begins, State Fire Marshal Chaney urges residents to make sure their smoke alarms are working

JACKSON, Miss. – The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association(r) (NFPA(r))<https://www.nfpa.org/>-the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, October 7, 2024 9:32 am

News

Vicksburg’s Ashley Foley featured in USM’s Graduate School ‘Arete’ publication

Ashley Foley, a former Vicksburg resident and alumnus of The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Accountancy, was recently featured in USM’s Graduate School “Arete” ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, October 7, 2024 9:12 am

Sports

Mississippi native Stenhouse wins Cup Series race at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. didn’t just survive the big one, he survived the biggest one and came through smiling on the other side. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, October 6, 2024 11:10 pm

Sports

Kevin Yu birdies playoff hole to win Sanderson Farms Championship

JACKSON — Kevin Yu triumphed in the final round of the Sanderson Farms Championship on Sunday, securing his first PGA Tour victory with a spectacular ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:10 pm

Education

St. Aloysius announcnes homecoming court

The St. Aloysius homecoming court will be presented at halftime on Oct. 11 during the Flashes 7 p.m. game against Columbia High School. The homecoming ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, October 6, 2024 5:35 pm

Sports

How They Did: Vicksburg’s college football players — Oct. 5, 2024

A weekly recap of performances by college football players from Vicksburg-area high schools: • Nicholls defensive back Laurence Sullivan (Vicksburg High) had two interceptions and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, October 6, 2024 12:54 pm

Sports

Edwards wins fourth race in a row, St. Al takes team title at PPCA Invitational

Samantha Edwards’ cross country winning streak continued Saturday, and this time all of her teammates got to join in the fun. Edwards clocked a time ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, October 6, 2024 11:36 am

Education

Vicksburg High School names homecoming court

The Vicksburg High School homecoming court will be presented during halftime of the Oct. 11 football game between the Gators and Neshoba Central High School. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, October 6, 2024 8:19 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Makynzie Dunmore

Vicksburg High volleyball player Makynzie Dunmore had three kills, three assists, and six defensive digs in a 3-2 victory over Callaway on Oct. 2 that ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, October 6, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Southern Miss stuck in neutral in latest loss to Louisiana

HATTIESBURG — A lack of offensive punch left Southern Miss knocked out cold in its Sun Belt Conference opener. The Golden Eagles only had eight ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 11:17 pm

Sports

Mississippi football roundup: JSU hangs on; Delta State rolls

MOBILE, Ala. — Jackson State dominated for 2 1/2 quarters Saturday — which was good, because Alabama A&M owned the last 1 1/2. Jacobian Morgan ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 10:35 pm

Education

Vicksburg Catholic School holds 10th annual Spooky Sprint

Saturday’s 10th annual Spooky Sprint 5K may not have featured temps as cool as racers were hoping for when they signed up for this year’s ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 5, 2024 9:59 pm

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