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Namesake of iconic bridge fought in Vicksburg

There’s been more national talk this week about Edmund Pettus, than since the Civil War veteran and U.S. Senator died more than 100 years ago. ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, March 5, 2015 12:00 am

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Vicksburg to be in deep freeze again

Warren County will see ice overnight, though what type and how much damage it could cause are highly variable. City, county and federal officials gathered ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 10:24 am

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Downtown being revitalized

A new shop opened downtown on Washington Street amid the recent flux of high-end luxury apartments. The Dragonfly located in the former Men’s Closet building, ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, March 2, 2015 9:34 am

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Wash could help cars after ice, salty roads

The salty mix that kept Vicksburg drivers from slipping and sliding on the city’s steep hills is likely still stuck to the wheel wells, axles ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, March 2, 2015 9:24 am

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More ice in forecast

Another round of winter weather could be on the way for Warren County later this week. The National Weather Service is calling for an 80 ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, March 2, 2015 9:22 am

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Classwork key to Stamps’ scholarship

Earning a football scholarship with Mississippi State took a lot of work in the classroom, Warren Central senior Chris Stamps told Port City Kiwanis last ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Sunday, March 1, 2015 12:50 am

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Plants should rebound from ice

While roads and streets were slick with a sheet of ice this week, plants and trees took perhaps took the greatest beating. Many homeowners had ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Sunday, March 1, 2015 12:00 am

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For diabetic, 2nd birthday is marvel of medicine

Richie Southard is a blond headed ball of energy who loves trains and superheroes. In almost every way the boy preparing for his 2nd birthday ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Sunday, March 1, 2015 12:00 am

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Pardoned killer denied clean record

A pardoned killer who stabbed a Vicksburg woman nearly two dozen times in 1992 will not get his criminal record wiped clean. Thursday the Mississippi ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, February 27, 2015 9:55 am

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Two held after chase in ice

A Warren County fugitive and his girlfriend were held without bail after he led officers on a chase through ice and snow Wednesday, Sheriff Martin ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, February 27, 2015 8:59 am

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It could be a long night: Couple teams up to wrangle 9-month old at bedtime

At 8 p.m., it’s time for Blake Muirhead to ride an elephant, wrestle a bear, tug on the tail of a monkey and laugh with ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, February 27, 2015 12:20 am

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Work is fun and games: dealer relishes her role of being a vicksburg ambassador

For LeErica Knight, every night at work is a party where the music’s rocking, the neon lights are flashing, the mood’s just right and the ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, February 27, 2015 12:19 am

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‘You have to control it’: Plant operates constantly to supply water to thirsty city

The faucet is always running at Vicksburg’s Water Treatment Plant, and that’s perhaps the only thing that never changes.   ///  Constructed in 1969, the water ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, February 27, 2015 12:11 am

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A lot of shaking going on: Sawmill manager ensures steady production numbers

There’s a lot shaking in Mike William’s second-floor office inside the Anderson-Tully sawmill.   ///  Every few seconds, as new logs weighing thousands of pounds are ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, February 27, 2015 12:05 am

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Growing up in the age of terrorism

Twenty-two years ago today, I was eating lunch in an elementary school cafeteria as Americans got their first bitter taste of modern-day terrorism. At 12:18 ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:13 am

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Weather delays trial

The molestation trial of Warren County man has been delayed because of inclement weather Wednesday. Manuel Raxjal, 50, was set for trial Wednesday, but proceedings ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, February 26, 2015 10:15 am

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Supreme Court justice says more security needed

Warren County’s courthouse needs more security and computers to access the states electronic court records, Mississippi Supreme Chief Court Justice William Waller Jr. told the ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 9:03 am

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Wintry weather takes toll

City and county officials were closely monitoring weather Wednesday morning, but with a shift in a winter storm front, exactly what type of wintry weather ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 9:03 am

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Icy roads lead to more than 40 wrecks

Nearly half an inch of precipitation turned to ice overnight causing more than 40 wrecks and leaving streets and roads slick Tuesday morning as another ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 10:36 am

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Wintry weather mix expected

Vicksburg may see freezing rain starting Monday afternoon and into Tuesday. There is a 70 percent chance of freezing rain across Warren County starting at ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, February 23, 2015 9:35 am

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City wants to expand street named for King

The brief chorus of “We Shall Overcome” — sung by the sons and daughter of former slaves and former slave owners waving American flags — ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Sunday, February 22, 2015 12:16 am

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Old Depot Museum celebrating Black History Month

The Old Depot Museum is celebrating black history month with planes, ship paintings, and a miniature statue of Mississippi’s most famous African-American aviator. The models ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Sunday, February 22, 2015 12:00 am

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Teen pleads guilty to murder

The last of seven teens charged in the shooting death of a Vicksburg High School student will spend two decades in prison for his role ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Saturday, February 21, 2015 12:00 am

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MLK walk time moved up for parade

The drums marking the start of a peace walk commemorating the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will sound a little bit ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:19 am

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First responders honored at banquet

Vicksburg Benevolent Homecoming Club honored two veteran law enforcement officers and a paramedic Wednesday during its 31st annual Officer/Fireperson of the Year banquet. Warren County ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:18 am

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Weekend shooting over block away, not at Legion post

The shooter who wounded a teen about a block and a half from American Legion Post 3 was on the lam Wednesday morning. The shooting ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:59 am

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Teacher brings culture to classroom

Su nombre es Olivia Foshee — Her name is Olivia Foshee. Foshee, a Spanish teacher at Vicksburg Junior High School, said she tries to teach ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 9:31 am

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Care changed nurse’s view on hospice

Melisa Channell knows there are a lot of hang-ups associated with hospice care. The clinical services director for Hospice Advantage told Port City Kiwanis last ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, February 16, 2015 9:45 am

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