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Local

VPD asking for assistance in locating missing Vicksburg teen

The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Vicksburg teenager. VPD official said 15-year-old Kayleigh Lynn Nevels was last ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 9:17 pm

Sports

Iwuakor’s game-winner caps Southern Miss’ huge comeback win vs. Troy

HATTIESBURG — Even when it looks down and out, Southern Miss’ men’s basketball team just can’t lose at home these days. Victor Iwuakor’s twisting basket ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 8:41 pm

Sports

Defense, Smith’s double-double carry Mississippi State over Vanderbilt

STARKVILLE — Tolu Smith III and Mississippi State doubled down on Vanderbilt. Smith finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds for his 27th career double-double ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 8:33 pm

Education

Area students make President’s List at Mississippi College

The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President’s List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 7:18 pm

Education

Area students make Dean’s List at Mississippi College

The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the Dean’s List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 5:48 pm

News

Public virtual orientation announced for Mississippi River study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has announced a virtual public orientation for the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study (LMR Comp) ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 5:06 pm

History

Old Post Files: Jan. 20, 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, Saturday, January 20, 2024 2:51 pm

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Donna Smith believes teaching is a calling from God

Donna Smith is a teacher at Beechwood Elementary, where she has taught for 21 years. Smith is a finalist for the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 11:11 am

Obits

William (Bill) “Paw Paw” Kinley Caldwell

William (Bill) “Paw Paw” Kinley Caldwell, 97, passed away Fri., Jan. 19, 2024, at his home in Vicksburg. He is preceded in death by his ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:58 am

Crime

MBI investigating second officer-involved shooting in 2 days

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating its second officer-involved shooting in two days. MBI said the second shooting, which involved ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 9:19 am

Louisiana

Water service reconnected in Tallulah; potable water available at community center

Water service has been restored to customers in Tallulah after the city voluntarily turned off its plant Friday afternoon in order to repair as many ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 8:59 am

Sports

Who’s Hot

Warren Central boys basketball player Gaylon Turner scored 29 and 21 points, respectively, in wins over Ridgeland on Jan. 9 and Columbus on Jan. 12. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 20, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Warren Central soccer sweeps Neshoba Central

Warren Central moved another step closer to a rare region championship on Friday. Rachel Opperman scored the game’s only goal midway through the second half, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 11:59 pm

Sports

Basketball Roundup: Vicksburg, Warren Central, PCA boys earn region victories

Vicksburg High’s boys’ basketball team bounced back nicely from its first region loss. Tyler Henderson led four players in double figures with 16 points, and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 11:05 pm

Crime

Fourth arrest made in early 2023 homicide

The Vicksburg Police Department has made a fourth arrest in the January 2023 murder of 13-year-old Carleone Woodland. On Friday, 17-year-old Demarcus Quinterious Wilson was arrested ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 8:08 pm

Obits

Alfred L. Carpenter

Alfred L. Carpenter, 75, died at UTMB Hospital in Webster, Texas. Carpenter was born in Vicksburg in 1948 and had made is home in Galveston, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 3:52 pm

Education

Lunch and Learn event coming to Warren County’s Mississippi State Extension Office

Warren County’s  Mississippi State University Extension Office at 1100-C Grove St. will hold a series of Lunch and Learns from Jan. 23 through Jan. 25 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 10:03 am

Obits

Henrietta Green Brasfeild

Henrietta Green Brasfeild was born Dec. 16, 1922, and passed away Thurs., Jan. 18, at the ripe old age of 101. She was preceded in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 9:49 am

Obits

Alberta Wildee

Alberta Wildee passed away Fri., Jan. 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 87. Funeral services will be held at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 9:43 am

Business

Warren County Land Records: Jan. 08 to Jan. 16, 2024

Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period Jan. 08 to Jan. 16.  Warranty Deeds: *Jonathan H. Smith to Bad Properties LLC, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 9:40 am

Opinion

The ice has melted, but the danger hasn’t completely passed

Last week’s weather was certainly not what we’re used to in central Mississippi, as enough ice accumulated in one night to shut most things down ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 9:19 am

History

Old Post Files: Jan. 19, 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, January 19, 2024 8:02 am

Sports

Hunting Showcase: Dawson Jones

Dawson Jones killed his first buck, this 4-pointer, during deer season. • The Vicksburg Post invites its readers to submit their hunting photos. Please email ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot

Ben Brown, a former St. Aloysius and Ole Miss football offensive lineman, has signed an NFL reserve/futures contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. The deal ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 19, 2024 3:55 am

Local

USDA changes zones for Mississippi plants

Gardeners careful to select plants that thrive in their area have an updated U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map to use. Released in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 18, 2024 5:18 pm

Local

Vicksburg resident wins with Cash 4 lotto ticket

A Vicksburg resident has won $3,303 with a Cash 4 ticket from the Mississippi Lottery.  The player won playing the numbers “1742” with a Fireball ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 18, 2024 1:49 pm

News

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency issues an update on winter weather and brutal cold

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with county and state partners as the state braces for another round of dangerous cold weather. Two ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 18, 2024 1:19 pm

Education

Mississippi’s 2022-23 graduation rate of 89.4% marks all-time high; dropout rate falls to 8.5%

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today the 2022-23 school year graduation and dropout rates, showing an all-time high 89.4% graduation rate and a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 18, 2024 1:17 pm

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