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Officers to get body cameras

Vicksburg police are a step closer to keeping a better eye on officers and suspects in the field after purchasing a body-worn camera for every ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 31, 2015 9:49 am

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Frederick has heart to serve

A decade ago, Culkin Volunteer Fire Department Chief Lamar Frederick lost everything while helping his community. Frederick, who moved to Vicksburg in 2011, was living ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 31, 2015 9:40 am

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Two arrested after chase in stolen vehicle

Two Warren County men accused of multiple burglaries waived extradition and were returned to face charges here after leading deputies on a chase over the ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, August 28, 2015 11:25 am

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Vets: Katrina ‘like a war zone’

Martin, Elfer recall being a part of the Guard’s response along state’s devastated Gulf Coast   Rick Martin and John Elfer thought their mission to ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, August 28, 2015 11:14 am

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CodeRed alerts 18,000 of need to boil water

After an electrical outage caused by a short in an elevator at Vicksburg Water Treatment Plant caused city officials to issue a massive boil water ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, August 27, 2015 2:54 pm

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Mayor: City won’t help fund new 911 dispatcher

The Warren County E-911 Commission’s proposal to add more employees in the consolidated city-county dispatch center hit a snag Wednesday, when commission member Vicksburg Mayor ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, August 27, 2015 12:22 pm

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Wednesday’s killings stir memories of attack

As I was watching coverage of two journalists who were killed Wednesday earlier during a live broadcast, my mind kept wandering back to my own ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, August 27, 2015 10:12 am

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MDOC putting focus on rehabilitation

The Mississippi Department of Corrections is expanding its focus on helping offenders transition from prison to everyday life as the amount of people on probation ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 12:29 pm

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Murder suspect receives $1M bond

Bail was set at $1 million for a Vicksburg man accused of stabbing another man to death early Saturday on Grove Street. Municipal Judge Toni ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 12:02 pm

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Meeting offers hope that pedestrian walkway over river could happen

County officials gave a group seeking to turn the U.S. 80 Bridge over the Mississippi River into a recreational facility the go ahead Monday to ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 11:32 am

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Bail at $1 million for murder suspect

Bail was set at $1 million for a Vicksburg man accused of stabbing another man to death early Saturday on Grove Street. Municipal Judge Toni ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 24, 2015 3:42 pm

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Pugh nears three decades of service as jail administrator

Linda Pugh has spent more time in the Warren County Jail than most criminals. Pugh, the county’s jail administrator, will celebrate her 30th year working ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 24, 2015 3:22 pm

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The best way to battle pests might be as simple as getting a vacuum

Insects bug all of us, but extension experts say there’s a way to fight back with cleanliness. “Insects affect all Mississippi citizens. It doesn’t matter ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 24, 2015 3:14 pm

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Men’s group to help fight world hunger

One of the county’s newest faith-based service groups is taking up the fight against world hunger. The Warren County Cluster of United Methodist Men will ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, August 21, 2015 11:16 pm

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Fordice family to get stolen gun returned

A gun engraved with the name of former Gov. Kirk Fordice will be returned to his family after police in Jackson found it during a ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, August 21, 2015 10:05 am

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Denton supports schools initiatives

District 55 state Rep. Oscar Denton, D-Vicksburg, threw his support behind a citizen-led school funding initiative that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. “The ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, August 20, 2015 10:57 am

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Clearing up tax sale problems ­— sort of

Warren County at a yet undecided date will apologize to taxpayers after a lot of confusion over the annual tax sale. It’s the right move ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, August 20, 2015 10:52 am

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Police workouts push limits

It certainly looks more exhausting than any foot pursuit by police. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, about 10 Vicksburg Police Department employees gather at Warren ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:59 am

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Warren County tax apology to include names

A formal apology from the Board of Supervisors and Tax Collector’s office will include the names of taxpayers whose properties were listed as delinquent though ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:27 am

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State Auditor issues county check in Palmertree case

State Auditor Stacey Pickering hand delivered the board of supervisors a check for more than a quarter million dollars recovered from jailed former Circuit Clerk ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:25 am

Vicksburg Living

Antebellum treasure trove

Since Vicksburg was founded in 1825, the city has been known for its extravagant homes. Several survive today as tour homes and bed and breakfasts, ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 17, 2015 4:59 pm

Vicksburg Living

Mr. Sipp finds success, happiness and peace singing the blues

Watch Mr. Sipp perform for just five minutes and it’s evident he feels the rhythm of the blues welling up from deep inside his soul. ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 17, 2015 4:46 pm

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Check tendered in Palmertree case

State Auditor Stacey Pickering hand delivered the board of supervisors a check for more than a quarter million dollars recovered from jailed former Circuit Clerk ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 17, 2015 12:06 pm

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Work never ends at VPD front desk

There is perhaps no busier place than the front desk at the Vicksburg Police Department. Action is almost nonstop, but desk clerk Shirley Lundstrom greets ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 17, 2015 9:41 am

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Man who hit pedestrian in 2011 back in prison

A Collins man found guilty of leaving the scene of a fatal wreck on Interstate 20 near Bovina is heading back to prison for the ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 17, 2015 9:34 am

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Tickets on sale for Shopping Extravaganza

Tickets are on sale now for Vicksburg’s largest shopping fundraiser. The eighth annual Outlets at Vicksburg Shopping Extravaganza is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, Manivanh ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, August 17, 2015 9:33 am

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Three teens charged in 51 vandalisms

A set of 19-year-old twins and a 17-year-old were jailed Friday in a string of vandalism that damaged more than 50 vehicles this week in ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, August 14, 2015 11:54 pm

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February trial set in fatal crash

A Warren County man accused of causing an alcohol-related crash that killed two people in May will stand trial in February. Joseph White, 31, who ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, August 14, 2015 11:52 pm

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