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Inmates considered for Beulah cleanup

As the city again sought bids for a company to hack through foliage in a nearly abandoned black cemetery, the mayor was exploring the possibility ... Read more

by parkerweb, Wednesday, November 1, 2000 12:00 am

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Twin towers out to turn Lady Vikes back in right direction

Warren Central girls coach Donny Fuller hates to lose. Now, if he can only get his players to share his disdain for losses, he should ... Read more

by parkerweb, Wednesday, November 1, 2000 12:00 am

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Local elementaries meet fed guidelines for racial balance

Bowmar Elementary School second-graders Hayley McManaway, left, and Haley Sims walk hand in hand during recess Tuesday afternoon. (The Vicksburg Post/PAT SHANNAHAN) Elementaries in the ... Read more

by parkerweb, Wednesday, November 1, 2000 12:00 am

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From October 31, 2000

HELEN EDMONDSON PEARL Helen Edmondson died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, at ParkView Regional Medical Center. She was 73. A native of Manhattan, N.Y., Mrs. Edmondson ... Read more

by parkerweb, Wednesday, November 1, 2000 12:00 am

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Twin towers out to turn Lady Vikes back in right direction

This is the second in a series of previews of local basketball teams. Wednesday: Warren Central; Thursday: Porters Chapel Academy; Friday: St. Aloysius. Read more

by parkerweb, Wednesday, November 1, 2000 12:00 am

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Customers, barber want to stay in city building

D.C. Parker gets a trim from old friend and barber John Boone at South Street Style Shop. (The Vicksburg Post/MELANIE DUNCAN) As a customer walks ... Read more

by parkerweb, Wednesday, November 1, 2000 12:00 am

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From October 27, 2000

SYLVESTER BYRD HERMANVILLE Sylvester Byrd died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at ParkView Regional Medical Center. He was 68. Mr. Byrd was retired from Masonite Southern ... Read more

by parkerweb, Friday, October 27, 2000 12:00 am

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McNair-like Spurlock out to spoil homecoming, playoff hopes for Gators

Vicksburg High coach James Knox is plainspoken about his team’s strategy against Gentry and quarterback Michael Spurlock in the Gators’ homecoming Friday night. “If you ... Read more

by parkerweb, Friday, October 27, 2000 12:00 am

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Flashes look to open things up in season finale vs. Pisgah

Jim Taylor plans on opening things up offensively a little Friday night in an attempt to send his senior Flashes out with a win and ... Read more

by parkerweb, Friday, October 27, 2000 12:00 am

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Filming to sell city, convention center

Director John Gibson yells “action” as he watches the monitor Mike Williams is holding to display the footage being filmed by videographer Don Warren Thursday ... Read more

by parkerweb, Friday, October 27, 2000 12:00 am

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CLUBS BEULAH CEMETERY COMMITTEE 10

CLUBS BEULAH CEMETERY COMMITTEE 10 a.m. Monday; City Hall; important for all members to attend. TOASTMASTERS Noon Monday, Corps of Engineers building, 4155 E. Clay ... Read more

by parkerweb, Friday, October 27, 2000 12:00 am

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Friday night’s games

All games start at 7:30 p.m. Warren Central at Murrah Vicksburg hosts Gentry St. Aloysius hosts Pisgah *Tallulah Academy at W. Memphis *Tri-County hosts Huntington ... Read more

by parkerweb, Friday, October 27, 2000 12:00 am

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From October 26, 2000

WALKER REYNOLDS SR. Services for Walker Reynolds Sr. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beech Grove M.B. Church with the Rev. James Buck officiating. ... Read more

by parkerweb, Thursday, October 26, 2000 12:00 am

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Colorful work

David Sanders of Buford Construction rakes leaves at an apartment building near Harris and Drummond streets Wednesday afternoon. With a high temperature of 83, the ... Read more

by parkerweb, Thursday, October 26, 2000 12:00 am

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Rosenthal loses appeal for tax aid to develop Carr Central

The owner of the old Carr Central school building has lost a bid to overturn the denial of a state tax credit. The Mississippi Home ... Read more

by parkerweb, Thursday, October 26, 2000 12:00 am

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CLUBS MASONIC LODGE

CLUBS MASONIC LODGE Barbecue; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children. REUNITE SOCIAL AND CIVIC CLUB “Battle of the D.J.s;” ... Read more

by parkerweb, Thursday, October 26, 2000 12:00 am

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Murrah no cakewalk for Vikings

Before last week, Warren Central’s upcoming game with Murrah looked like a soft spot in the schedule, a good tune-up for next week’s clash with ... Read more

by parkerweb, Thursday, October 26, 2000 12:00 am

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Attorneys seek to have trials moved out of Warren County

The trials of two men accused of sexually assaulting and beating a woman and attacking another man on Sky Farm Avenue will be moved from ... Read more

by parkerweb, Thursday, October 26, 2000 12:00 am

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City wants quick end to suit over cop comments

The lawsuit over racist and sexually explicit comments reportedly made by a Vicksburg police sergeant about a rape victim needs to be dealt with quickly, ... Read more

by parkerweb, Thursday, October 26, 2000 12:00 am

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Vicksburg girls clash in SEC showdown

Ole Miss’ Kristin Chapman, left, and Mississippi State’s Lauren Hall pose after Wednesday’s game in Starkville. (The Vicksburg Post/MARK THORNTON) STARKVILLE Lauren Hall has been ... Read more

by parkerweb, Thursday, October 26, 2000 12:00 am

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CLUBS REUNITE SOCIAL AND CIVIC CLUB

CLUBS REUNITE SOCIAL AND CIVIC CLUB “Battle of the D.J.’s;” 9 a.m.-until, Saturday; Club 2000 formerly Bertha’s; admission, $2; DJs include: Dr. Rock, Dr. C, ... Read more

by parkerweb, Wednesday, October 25, 2000 12:00 am

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Vicksburg population up 1.1% in 1990s

Vicksburg’s population increased during the past decade, and the city’s chief economic official says it can be attributed to a strong economy. “A lot of ... Read more

by parkerweb, Wednesday, October 25, 2000 12:00 am

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Waiting her turn

Gymnastics student Cassidy James, 9, waits her turn as another student practices on the parallel bars during gymnastics practice Monday afternoon at the Mississippi River ... Read more

by parkerweb, Wednesday, October 25, 2000 12:00 am

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CLUBS VICKSBURG CRUISERS CAR CLUB

CLUBS VICKSBURG CRUISERS CAR CLUB Come in costume for old car cruise; 5 p.m. Friday, Goldie’s Trail Barbecue, will cruise to Bumpers after dinner at ... Read more

by parkerweb, Tuesday, October 24, 2000 12:00 am

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City to spend $1 million on downtown projects

From antique-style lights to street improvements and a floating river museum, downtown Vicksburg is positioned to reap the benefits of more than $1 million from ... Read more

by parkerweb, Tuesday, October 24, 2000 12:00 am

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House approves Campaign for Vicksburg study

A bill authorizing the study of Civil War sites along routes soldiers followed in the Campaign for Vicksburg was approved by the U.S. House Monday ... Read more

by parkerweb, Tuesday, October 24, 2000 12:00 am

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County to seek bids for utility lines to hospital

Warren County will be seeking bids on projects to provide extend water and sewer lines to the U.S. 61 North site where a new hospital ... Read more

by parkerweb, Tuesday, October 24, 2000 12:00 am

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Dancers, ceremony say y’all come’ to Spanish royalty

Duke of San Carlos Spain Alvaro Fernandez-Villaverde is welcomed during the opening of a ceremony on Fort Hill Sunday afternoon. At his right is Choctaw ... Read more

by parkerweb, Monday, October 23, 2000 12:00 am

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