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Who’s Hot: Ryan Williams

Tallulah Academy football coach Ryan Williams was selected as an assistant for the MAIS Class 1A/2A All-Star Game Dec. 5 at 4 p.m., at Madison-Ridgeland ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 3:45 am

Crime

Warren County man’s death ruled homicide; victim’s son charged with murder

Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said this week that a call his office originally responded to as a medical emergency has since been ruled a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 9:40 pm

News

MHP announces Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period

Jackson, Mississippi – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) will begin the 2024 Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period on Wednesday at 6 a.m. and conclude Sunday at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 4:58 pm

Sports

Gleese’s double-double propels Flashes to rout of Riverfield

Carson Gleese had a double-double, and St. Aloysius’ boys basketball team doubled up Riverfield. Gleese finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 9:33 am

Obits

Annie Morgan 

Ms. Annie Morgan passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 1 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 6:48 am

Local

Mayfield launches DREAM initiative aimed at combatting crime among youth, providing brighter future

Vicksburg’s Ward 1 Alderman Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield announced Monday the launch of the DREAM initiative, a comprehensive program designed to tackle youth crime and provide ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 25, 2024 4:20 pm

Sports

Oak Ridge sweeps Vicksburg at Florida basketball tournament

Vicksburg High’s basketball teams might have gotten in some beach time, but they did not have a lot of fun in the sun on Monday. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 25, 2024 3:33 pm

News

Mississippi Public Service Commission warns consumers of misleading mailer scam

The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting businesses, especially LLCs, who are required to submit an annual report to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 25, 2024 10:14 am

News

RUNS IN THE FAMILY: Forbes Grogan presented 25 year Legion of Honor award from Vicksburg Kiwanis Club

Forbes Grogan, right, was recently presented a 25 year Legion of Honor award from the Vicksburg Kiwanis Club. Club President David Blackledge, Forbes’ uncle, presented ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 25, 2024 10:05 am

Obits

Willie Mae Lane-Whiting

Funeral services for Willie Mae Lane-Whiting, 69, were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, in Adele Walker Memorial Chapel at Walker Funeral Home, Rolling ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 25, 2024 8:00 am

Obits

Carl Douglas Miles Sr.

Graveside services for Carl D. Miles Sr., 66, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Mound Cemetery, Rolling Fork. Services were under the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 25, 2024 7:59 am

Local

SHAF to host 13th Annual THANKSgiving Veterans Lunch

The Southern Heritage Air Foundation (SHAF) will host its 13th Annual THANKSgiving Veterans Lunch Tuesday at noon. SHAF Executive Director Patty Mekus said the event ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, November 25, 2024 7:19 am

Sports

How They Did: Vicksburg’s college football players – Nov. 23, 2024

A weekly recap of performances by college and pro football players from Vicksburg-area high schools: • Alabama State kicker Brandon Gilliam (Warren Central) kicked three ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:38 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Eric Collins Jr.

Warren Central running back Eric Collins Jr. rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown in a 21-3 playoff win over South Panola on Friday. Collins ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 24, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

LSU beats Vandy to stop three-game losing streak

BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU finally broke out of its November doldrums. Josh Williams had 151 total yards — 90 rushing and 61 receiving — ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 23, 2024 11:30 pm

Sports

Mississippi State’s misery continues with loss to Missouri

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s season of struggle added another chapter, but the good news is it’s almost over. Marcus Carroll rushed for three touchdowns as ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:53 pm

Sports

South Alabama hands Southern Miss its ninth loss in a row

HATTIESBURG — South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez threw for 193 yards and three touchdowns, and the Jaguars converted a late third-quarter interception into a score ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:14 pm

Sports

Basketball Roundup: Vicksburg, St. Al head into holiday week with wins

The Vicksburg Gators turned back-to-back games into back-to-back wins. Brycen Jones scored 12 points and Kris Washington added nine as the Gators beat Harrison Central ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 23, 2024 9:51 pm

Sports

Ole Miss’ playoff hopes squashed with upset loss to Florida

Ole Miss’ hopes of making the College Football Playoffs got sucked down into the The Swamp. No. 9 Ole Miss failed to score on three ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 23, 2024 9:46 pm

Sports

Jackson State routs Alcorn in the Soul Bowl

LORMAN — Even without half a formation’s worth of suspended players in a meaningless game, Jackson State was too much for Alcorn State. Jacobian Morgan ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 23, 2024 9:38 pm

History

Looking back: 1414 Baum Street’s history includes many local families

In May 1899, Charles and Margaret Kemper bought four lots on Baum Street stretching from the corner of Frederick to the east.  On the farthest ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 23, 2024 3:32 pm

News

Remy Massey and Bryan Green reappointed to city Architectural Review Board

The city of Vicksburg recently reappointed two members to the city’s Architectural Review Board. The reappointments were approved at the Nov. 4 Board of Mayor ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 23, 2024 8:02 am

History

Old Post Files: November 23, 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, November 23, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Mississippi high school football scoreboard: Nov. 22, 2024

MHSAA Playoff scores Nov. 22 Class 1A Third round Baldwyn 29, Vardaman 7 West Lowndes 46, Myrtle 12 Simmons 22, Lumberton 18 Velma Jackson 60, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 23, 2024 12:25 am

Crime

Fentanyl, firearms land Vicksburg man in court

A Vicksburg man made his initial appearance in court Friday after a traffic stop landed him in jail on charges of possession of fentanyl and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 22, 2024 4:10 pm

Obits

John W. Wilson Sr.

Mr. John W. Wilson Sr. passed away Friday, Nov. 22, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 22, 2024 3:38 pm

Obits

Henrietta Royster

Mrs. Henrietta Royster passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Heritage House Nursing Center. She was 86. Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home has charge of the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, November 22, 2024 11:47 am

History

Old Post Files: November 22, 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 22, 2024 4:00 am

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