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Need for local conversation

The deaths of two African-Americans at the hands of police officers in Louisiana and Minnesota and five Dallas police officers dead, killed by a man ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:09 am

News

Sometimes home comes to visit you

A ll roads lead to home as they say. Technically, Interstate 20 does lead to the last place I called home, Tuscaloosa, Ala. Before that, ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 9:25 am

News

Historic VHS Class of 1974 back together

While most classes opt to commemorate milestones through class reunions, one local graduating class marks the passage of decades by celebrating their birthdays together. Vicksburg ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Monday, July 11, 2016 10:12 am

Local

Downtown building renovated by new owner

After a destructive fire and years of neglect, one downtown building is getting a much needed face lift. The former El Rio Mexican Restaurant, 1415 ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Saturday, July 9, 2016 8:16 pm

Obits

Willie Joe “The Wise Man” England

Willie Joe “The Wise Man” England died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at his home in Jackson. He was 77. Funeral service is Saturday, July 9, 2016, ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, July 8, 2016 9:21 pm

Local

Sheriff’s search K9 retires after 9 years of service

He’s spent his career using his sense of smell as a crime-fighting weapon. Under houses, inside cars, in woods his nose was his guide, helping ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, July 8, 2016 9:20 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

SBA: Small business vital to economy

Dream Big. Start Small. The mantra for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s weeklong Delta Region Main Street Road Tour rang true throughout the visit of ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, July 8, 2016 12:25 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Fourth a festive time for downtown

Dinner preceded Monday’s fireworks extravaganza for many of the thousands that gathered downtown to celebrate the Fourth of July, and local restaurants benefited from the ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Thursday, July 7, 2016 10:22 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Convention Center prepares for annual Ritz on the River

Vicksburg will turn a little ritzier toward the end of this month, complete with a live 12-piece swing band and a chance to dress to ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Thursday, July 7, 2016 10:21 am

Local

County OKs property tax assessments

As the saying goes, death and taxes are the only certainties in life. For the Warren County Board of Supervisors, the certainty of taxes is ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 9:53 am

Opinion

Vicksburg shows meaning of community

A community can be many things—a group of blood relatives, a group that lives in the same place, a group that has similar values, ideas ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 10:39 am

News

Farmers market sees bounty

The Vicksburg Farmers Market is feeling the summer heat. With the entrance of summer, the market has welcomed fruit into its nutritious mix of homegrown ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 10:10 am

Obits

Freddie Lee Upson

Freddie Lee Upson died Friday, July 1, 2016, at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. He was 54. Dillon-Chisley Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, July 1, 2016 10:28 pm

News

Fireworks pose risk to local pets

Fireworks and Fido probably aren’t good friends, which could make this Fourth of July weekend a fearful time for pets while their humans celebrate. Due ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, July 1, 2016 10:23 pm

News

Railroad improvements mean road closures

Local railroad upgrades will be underway this summer, possibly shutting down a street in both the city and the county. Meridian Speedway LLC, a joint ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, July 1, 2016 10:20 pm

News

VCVB board approves move to new downtown location

The Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau will be located in a new building as early as July 15, according to its executive director Bill Seratt. ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, July 1, 2016 10:18 pm

News

For Mitchells, fireworks business a family affair

The Mitchells are in the cake business, but not the kind that involves bakeries and frosting. As the owners of Mitchell Distributing, one of the ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, July 1, 2016 10:05 am

News

County OKs expanded fire districts

Thanks to the approval of the expansion of several Warren County fire districts, local residents could save thousands of dollars on their homeowners insurance. At ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, July 1, 2016 9:59 am

News

Downtown plans for ‘bigger, better’ fireworks

Grab the chairs, blankets and bug spray and prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July downtown Vicksburg style. This year’s Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Thursday, June 30, 2016 10:41 am

News

VNMP director talks future plans for park

With the tall order of preserving America’s past, the Vicksburg National Military Park stays busy. “A lot of what goes into managing a national park ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:45 am

News

July Fourth travel at record high

This Fourth of July weekend will likely be filled with food, fireworks and travel as many take to the roads or hop on a plane ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:44 am

News

Main Street remains accredited

Vicksburg’s downtown is once again official. Last week Vicksburg Main Street, which organizes many of the events held downtown, was once again re-certified by the ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 10:22 am

News

Pageant rules mean no cell phone at VCC

The 18- to 24-year olds competing in this year’s Miss Mississippi Pageant are just like many others their age — connected to their cell phones. ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:15 am

News

Billy’s Original Foods launches with first Kroger shipment

During your next trip to Kroger, you may come across a new brand in the frozen food section from one of Vicksburg’s newest companies. Billy’s ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Saturday, June 25, 2016 12:44 am

News

Curious George birthday bash draws hundreds

Something curious occurred at the Vicksburg Mall Tuesday — a man in a yellow hat and his monkey made an appearance for a birthday party, ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Saturday, June 25, 2016 12:22 am

News

Pageant week nerve-racking for parents

It might just be the cell phones turned on loud to not miss a call, the anxious glances at the phone for an update and ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, June 24, 2016 11:03 am

Downtown Vicksburg

10 South takes home Miss. Main Street award

Overlooking much of downtown Vicksburg, 10 South Rooftop Bar and Grill has quickly become a local dining staple for the year it’s been perched atop ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Friday, June 24, 2016 10:54 am

News

Pageant platforms mirror contestants’ passions

Each contestant at the Miss Mississippi Pageant has a passion, and that passion often translates into her pageant platform. This year’s 44 contestants will bring ... Read more

by Sarah Mahan, Thursday, June 23, 2016 10:10 am

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