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Felon accused of gunpoint molestation

Bail was denied for a Vicksburg man accused of breaking into a house, holding a minor at gunpoint and molesting her before burglarizing the home. ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, July 30, 2015 9:56 am

Columnists

Prison system policy failed our community

Bad policy by the Mississippi Department of Corrections has failed Warren County and it’s residents. On Wednesday, I sat in the courtroom just feet from ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, July 30, 2015 9:30 am

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Man breaks neck diving into river

A Warren County man was hospitalized Tuesday after breaking his neck while diving into the Mississippi River at a public boat ramp. Gerald Dewayne Vanderford, ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:27 am

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Windows smashed as computer, purse stolen

Burglars smashed the windows of two vehicles over the weekend in Vicksburg, making off with a computer and a purse. Friday morning a laptop computer ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 10:00 am

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Vermicomposting lets worms do the work

Turning kitchen waste into compost doesn’t have to be an arduous process. Sit back, relax and let worms do all the work. Using worms in ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, July 27, 2015 9:11 am

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Mayfield says she’s ‘one of the guys’

Darnika Mayfield is one of a handful of women who work for the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, but to her, she’s just another one of ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, July 27, 2015 9:03 am

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VNMP honors fallen Marine, volunteer

With a cannon blast, a cloud of smoke and the echo of a bugle, Vicksburg National Military Park remembered a fallen member of the park ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, July 27, 2015 9:02 am

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INVASION IMMINENT: Emerald ash borer would hurt forestry economy

 The outlook for ash trees in Mississippi is grim as a metallic green beetle makes its way southward.  The emerald ash borer — referred to ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Sunday, July 26, 2015 12:00 am

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VNMP to honor slain Marines, sailor

Vicksburg National Military Park will pause Sunday from honoring Americans of a bygone era to offer a salute to four servicemen killed last week in ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Saturday, July 25, 2015 12:00 am

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Hauntings rare, investigator says

Think there’s a ghost roaming around the grounds or through the halls of your home? Probably not, the founder of one of the state’s longest ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, July 24, 2015 9:23 am

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Ford’s roots are in helping city’s tech

Vicksburg information technology specialist Bill Ford is figuratively following in his grandfather’s footsteps. A lot’s changed since then when Ford’s grandfather was an electrician for ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, July 24, 2015 9:22 am

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Women caught on tape in burglary

Two women caught on video stealing a vacuum cleaner from a car at Riverwalk Casino Saturday are on the lam, and Vicksburg police are seeking ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, July 24, 2015 7:49 am

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Four held in drug bust

Four people were in jail following a drug roundup by Vicksburg police early Tuesday. Herman Green, 30, 820 Queen St., was arrested at 3:45 a.m. ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 11:18 am

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Bail set in vandalisms

Bail was set at $45,000 each for five suspects accused of a crime spree causing thousands of dollars in damages to businesses and vehicles. Municipal ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 11:17 am

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Vicksburg man missing from Yazoo City found safe

A Vicksburg man reported missing Tuesday was found safe Wednesday as authorities were preparing  to issue a Silver Alert. Ozzie Lee Nixon Sr., 63, was ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 10:49 am

News

More arrests made in vandalisms

Two more suspects accused of weeklong string of vandalism that caused thousands of dollars in damages and destroyed more than three dozen windows of business ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 11:27 am

Business

Pesky bug could halt timber industry

A shiny green bug is posing a threat to one of Warren County’s biggest industries. The invasive emerald ash borer has already invaded forestry operations ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 11:23 am

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Ryan hopes to get back to work

Burt Ryan can’t wait to get back in uniform doing what he loves in the city that helped him realize his dream. Earlier this summer ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, July 20, 2015 9:14 am

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Prison escapees caught in Vicksburg

Two inmates who escaped the Hinds County Jail in Raymond earlier this week were captured near Oak Ridge Road and U.S. 61 North after a ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Saturday, July 18, 2015 12:00 am

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Prison led tort lawyer, Scruggs, to promote education

After his release from federal prison, Dickie Scruggs realized a lot of Mississippians were like him. They needed a second chance. Scruggs, who was once ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Saturday, July 18, 2015 12:00 am

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Historic Heights: Mississippi River nears record summer levels

The Mississippi River at Vicksburg is at its second highest summertime level in recorded history as it, and though a crest is predicted for Saturday, ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Friday, July 17, 2015 12:15 pm

Columnists

Flood, fools, politics and corn fungus

Plans always change, and news never stops. It’s been my motto for nearly 13 years and it pretty much the slogan of any journalist.  We ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:03 am

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Sharp starts push to change government

Vicksburg businessman Harry Sharp announced Wednesday he will begin a petition drive to change the city’s form of government. Sharp told members of the Vicksburg ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, July 16, 2015 9:50 am

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WHATEVER IT TAKES: Mayor, police seek end to string of vandalisms

A string of vandalisms across the city continued early Wednesday morning as the windows of three businesses along the north side of Clay Street were ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Thursday, July 16, 2015 9:45 am

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Stolen utility vehicle recovered

A Warren County man was in jail and a utility vehicle stolen from Cook Tractor was recovered Tuesday. Rashad Jerome Neal, 20, who lists his ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 11:40 am

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Vandals shoot out 25 windows in vehicles

Windows were shot out of more than two dozen vehicles with a BB gun Monday in Vicksburg, and Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 11:35 am

News

ALWAYS WITH A SMILE: Williams goes above and beyond the job in running auditorium

Artis Williams knows how to get the job done inside Vicksburg Auditorium. With a steady stream of get-togethers, concerts, funerals and pageants Williams has been ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Monday, July 13, 2015 10:38 am

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Hundreds attend Ameristar Casino job fair

More than 200 people packed into The Ameristar Employment Center Saturday seeking more than 50 positions with one of Vicksburg’s largest employers. The parking lot ... Read more

by Josh Edwards, Sunday, July 12, 2015 7:10 am

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