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Faith

Faithful flavors: Boolos recognized for 42 years with Men’s Breakfast Club

Good days start with a good breakfast and every Tuesday, a little love is served up on a plate when David Boolos prepares breakfast for ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, August 4, 2024 7:47 am

Local

Citywide unity prayer rally promotes harmony, support for local schools

As the 2024-25 school year gets under way, Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA will serve as the host site for a community-wide time of prayer ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, August 3, 2024 1:03 pm

Faith

From combat to clergy: Retired colonel embraces life as priest

After a distinguished military career spanning 33 years, Rick Roessler exchanged the role of colonel for the title of priest, and now dedicates his life ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, July 28, 2024 12:19 pm

Faith

Rising star: Young preacher lives by faith while overcoming obstacles

At only 19 years of age, Ken’Darion Jones might be young, but he’s often described as possessing the maturity and discernment of someone much older. ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, July 21, 2024 8:12 pm

Education

School board holds hearing on proposed 2024-25 budget

On Thursday, the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25. VWSD Chief ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, July 21, 2024 6:26 pm

Education

VWSD honors life, service of late coach

The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Board of Trustees met Thursday in a regular board meeting. During the meeting, Noland Smith was honored posthumously with ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, July 20, 2024 3:06 pm

Crime

Mother sentenced to 30 years in 2023 death of 3-year-old son

On Wednesday in Warren County court, Judge M. James Chaney sentenced Brooke Mallett to 30 years in prison, the maximum sentence allowed by law, in ... Read more

by Sally Green, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 5:15 pm

Business

Hometown heritage: Third generation of Hylands take charge at Farm Bureau

For Wil Keen Hyland, Vicksburg has been a part of his life as long as he can remember. Summer visits with his grandparents, Dee and ... Read more

by Sally Green, Monday, July 15, 2024 7:31 am

Faith

Golden gathering: OASIS group at Crossway enjoys fellowship

OASIS, or Outstanding Adults Sharing in Service, is a large group of senior adults spending time together at Crossway Church. The mission statement of the ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, July 14, 2024 8:48 am

Faith

Bona Vox choral group to perform in Vicksburg

Bona Vox, a choral group made up of young professionals from Louisiana, will perform in Vicksburg this week. The group will take the stage Thursday ... Read more

by Sally Green, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:27 pm

Crime

Jailer killed on duty memorialized 50 years later: the story of A. ‘Holly’ Koerper

When Warren County jailer A. “Holly” Koerper reported to work at 6 a.m. on the morning of July 6, 1974, he had no idea it ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, July 7, 2024 7:51 pm

Faith

‘Coming through the fire’: Local duo helping others overcome addiction through God

Joey Nash and James Nowel Jr. have teamed up to help people overcome addictions, which they say can come in many forms. “Drug addiction, pornography, ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, July 7, 2024 8:00 am

Local

Terrett hosts All Rise Summer Youth Workshop

Ninth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Toni Terrett says she has a passion to educate young people about the legal system and what goes on ... Read more

by Sally Green, Friday, July 5, 2024 11:09 am

Faith

Hands and feet of Christ: Jackson Street MB Church hosts food pantry

James Doss stood in the searing sun, cheerfully singing “Bring it on down! Ease on down the road!” as he motioned cars to move into ... Read more

by Sally Green, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 8:41 am

Faith

Hands and feet of Christ: Jackson St. MB Church hosts food pantry

James Doss stood in the searing sun, cheerfully singing “Bring it on down! Ease on down the road!” as he motioned cars to move into ... Read more

by Sally Green, Friday, June 28, 2024 11:35 am

Faith

‘God’s got me’: Glasper is on mission of hope

Throughout his life, Willie Glasper has experienced many joys, as well as many struggles. Being faced with a cancer diagnosis in May 2023 stopped him ... Read more

by Sally Green, Friday, June 28, 2024 7:03 am

Columnists

Teen volunteers bring hope from new generation

Last week, more than 80 teens representing 24 churches from four states came to Vicksburg to spend their week in the hot summer sun, working ... Read more

by Sally Green, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:10 pm

Faith

From pulpit to barber’s chair: Chouccoli has a dual-calling

Chase Chouccoli described himself as “not the most studious type; more of a class clown.” But one who took very seriously the call to preach. ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, June 23, 2024 9:39 am

Faith

Rise Against Hunger assembles food packages for emergency distribution

On Monday, community volunteers gathered at Crawford Street United Methodist Church (CSUMC) to assemble packages to aid Rise Against Hunger. Rise Against Hunger is a ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, June 22, 2024 10:52 am

Faith

Faithful footprints: a journey of service

Lee Ann Whitley has been a highly valued member of the staff at Crawford Street United Methodist Church for 27 years. During her tenure at ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, June 16, 2024 2:40 pm

Crime

Mallett found guilty on all charges in death of young son

Brooke Mallett, the mother charged with manslaughter and child neglect in the 2023 death of her 3-year-old son, was found guilty on all charges Thursday ... Read more

by Sally Green, Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:01 pm

Crime

CONTINUING COVERAGE: Day 2 of Mallett manslaughter trial yields more testimony

Proceedings resumed Tuesday in Vicksburg in the trial of Brooke Mallett, the mother accused of manslaughter and culpable negligence in the 2023 death of her ... Read more

by Sally Green, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:01 pm

Crime

Mallett manslaughter trial underway in Vicksburg

The trial of Brooke Mallett, the mother accused of manslaughter in the death of her 3-year-old son Kaiden Mallett, began Monday in Vicksburg. Mallet is ... Read more

by Sally Green, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 11:43 am

Columnists

Behind closed doors: my service on the Grand Jury

Last month, I had the privilege of serving on a Grand Jury. Like most people, I hoped I wouldn’t be chosen. Just when I thought ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, June 9, 2024 3:59 pm

Faith

Reviving hope: Youth Awakening 2024 led by passionate pastors

Beginning June 12 and running through June 14, Mt. Olive M. B. Church will host a Youth Awakening Revival. Host pastor, the Rev. Adrian L. ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, June 9, 2024 12:10 pm

Crime

Jury selection begins Monday in Mallett case

Jury selection in the trial of a mother accused of manslaughter in the death of her young child in 2023 is slated to begin Monday ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, June 8, 2024 11:30 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Final bow: Convention center executive director bids farewell after 20 years

Erin Powell Southard has called Vicksburg home for most of her life, with much of that time spent in a career at the Vicksburg Convention ... Read more

by Sally Green, Thursday, June 6, 2024 3:08 pm

Faith

Gibson Memorial UMC celebrates 110th anniversary

Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church is an active Christian community where the members share close bonds with each other, host a living nativity scene at ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, June 2, 2024 7:50 pm

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