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BREAKING NEWS

UPDATED: Warren County voters tap Clinton, Trump

Polls closed in Warren County at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Here are updated, unofficial results as they are tallied at the Warren County Courthouse. In Warren ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 8:06 pm

News

Authorities ask for public’s help in finding jail escapee

Where is Rafael McCloud? Dozens of law enforcement officers are combing Vicksburg, Warren County and areas across the river in Louisiana trying to answer that ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 4, 2016 10:57 am

News

Severe weather headed to Vicksburg

Vicksburg-Warren County 9-1-1 dispatchers have reported a weather pattern with a tornado signature has been located north of Mound, La., headed toward central Vicksburg. John ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 3, 2016 4:27 pm

News

Chance of severe weather here Tuesday afternoon, evening

The Vicksburg-Warren County area is under a limited threat of severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening. John Elfer, Warren County Emergency Management director, said strong ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, February 29, 2016 4:05 pm

Columnists

You should read Matthew Teague’s story

I am pleased to report I am a Vicksburg resident, all moved in to a house I love here, thanks to the help of some good ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, February 28, 2016 12:00 am

News

Vicksburg OK after severe weather kills 3 in the region

Vicksburg and Warren County dodged another weather bullet on Tuesday. John Elfer, Warren County Emergency Management director, said no major damage was reported as a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 9:40 am

News

VWSD teaming up with Ford Next Generation Learning

The Vicksburg Warren School District and the Ford Motor Co. began its partnership Monday when Ford Next Generation Learning launched the first phase of a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 9:59 am

BREAKING NEWS

Severe weather threat for Warren County Tuesday

Vicksburg and Warren County are in the line of fire of what have the potential to be severe storms on Tuesday. John Elfer, Warren County ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, February 22, 2016 2:43 pm

News

CRANE BURNS: Just weeks after repairs, out of commission again

The 40-year-old crane, which underwent extensive repair recently and has only been back in commission for a matter of weeks, caught fire and part of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 10:13 am

News

Supervisors may oppose Palmertree early release

The Warren County Board of Supervisors at its meeting Tuesday will consider drafting a letter to the State Parole Board objecting to early release of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, February 15, 2016 10:17 am

News

Legislators assigned to committees

Despite the slow start to the legislative session, Vicksburg and Warren County’s legislators have their committee assignments and each says work is about to begin ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, February 15, 2016 10:12 am

News

NEW FLAG?

Vicksburg’s State Rep. Oscar Denton, D-District 55, is perhaps one of a number in the Mississippi legislature who has filed a bill to change the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, February 15, 2016 10:10 am

News

Denton files bill to change state flag

State Rep. Oscar Denton of Vicksburg, D-District 55, has filed a bill in the Mississippi House of Representatives to change the design of the Mississippi ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, February 12, 2016 10:26 am

News

County approves corrections to tax rolls on Luckett’s suggestion

The Warren County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved a number of requests from County Tax Assessor Ben Luckett to correct the county’s tax rolls. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 8:49 am

News

2016 election cycle a wild ride: buckle up!

I don’t think I’m alone this year in being frustrated with and confused by the candidate selection put forth by both parties. We are all so ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, January 30, 2016 7:36 pm

News

For me, it’s better late than never

As far as my relationship goes with The Leader In Me initiative, I guess it’s better late than never. The program was brought to Vicksburg ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 9:49 am

Opinion

Trains, weather and good stories

As you read this, you’re going to think I’m picking on Amtrak. I’m not. Or I don’t mean to. I’m going to simply relate the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, January 24, 2016 12:00 am

News

Light morning snow in Vicksburg’s forecast

The dreaded “s” word has made its way into Vicksburg’s weather forecast. John Elfer, director of Warren County Emergency Management, said, while a pop up ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 21, 2016 1:44 pm

News

Investor: Stock market dip a good time to buy

By mid-afternoon Tuesday, many Vicksburg residents who have money invested in the stock market were wondering what if any move should be made to protect ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 21, 2016 9:10 am

News

Vicksburg financial advisor says market decline is most likely a correction

By mid-afternoon Tuesday, many Vicksburg residents who have money invested in the stock market were wondering what if any move should be made to protect ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 2:27 pm

News

House for sale in Natchez, Mississippi

Reading Terri Frazier’s story in Friday’s newspaper about the offerings upcoming from the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation made me even more excited about my upcoming ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, January 17, 2016 12:00 am

News

Legislators wait to begin session

The Mississippi legislature is at a standstill until the two contested races — one in the Mississippi House and the other in the Senate — are ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, January 16, 2016 12:00 am

News

Anglican church spanks Episcopals

The Anglican Communion voted Thursday to suspend the Episcopal Church in the United States because of its stance on same-sex marriage. In June, the Episcopal ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 15, 2016 2:13 pm

News

Chamber celebrates successful year, names best businesses

The Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce installed a new president and honored outstanding works of community businesses and individuals at its annual meeting Wednesday. Lynn ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 14, 2016 9:53 am

BREAKING NEWS

All lanes of I-20 back open

All lanes of I-20 are back open after being closed because of an 18-wheeler accident late Monday, said Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Eric Henry, who ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 4:16 pm

Opinion

Despite preparation, some will suffer

The preparation for the flood here has been impressive, and that’s an understatement. The cooperation between the county and the city and state and federal ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, January 10, 2016 12:00 am

News

Experts reduce crest level to 52.5

The National Weather Service has lowered the expected crest level of the Mississippi River at Vicksburg to 52.5 feet on Jan. 15. Emergency Management Director ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 5, 2016 10:24 am

News

River’s crest lowered to 52.5 feet at Vicksburg

The National Weather Service has lowered the expected crest level of the Mississippi River at Vicksburg to 52.5 feet on Jan. 15. Emergency Management Director ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 4, 2016 11:35 am

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