News
Becoming Miss Miss. multi-faceted process
The Miss Mississippi Pageant has years of previous winners in its ranks, and each former titleholder has brought her own personality to the pageant stage. ...
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Opinion
Taking the scenic route allows seeing the big picture
From assignment to assignment, I just repeatedly said, “No, I’m not sure where that is, but I can put it into my phone no problem.” ...
by Sarah Mahan, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 11:27 am
News
From shoes to dresses, contestants’ taste and budgets run gamut
The room is outlined with racks holding dresses that prove there is more bling involved in the Miss Mississippi Pageant than just what is on ...
by Sarah Mahan, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 11:24 am
News
LaQuinta Inn has hosting contestants down pat
What exactly does it take to house 44 Miss Mississippi contestants for a week? Leslie Madison, general manager at the La Quinta Inn, where the ...
by Sarah Mahan, Monday, June 20, 2016 11:11 am
News
Miss Mississippi is city’s single biggest event in terms of economic impact
The stage crews, performers, princesses and princes are just the beginning of those who — in addition to the contestants — are drawn to Vicksburg ...
by Sarah Mahan, Saturday, June 18, 2016 11:56 pm
Faith
Frank the camel spends his days visiting, snacking and enjoying an occasional Coke
If you asked him for a kiss, he’d oblige. But be careful. His owner, Tonia Godby, said he nibbles. Fortunately, the boys and girls treated ...
by Sarah Mahan, Friday, June 17, 2016 9:35 pm
News
Teacher shares passion for stained glass art
Fifteen years of creative expertise guiding them allowed those staring at the illuminated tables to feel confident — or at least proficient — in their ...
by Sarah Mahan, Friday, June 17, 2016 9:18 pm
News
Southern Baptists come out against Confederate flag at convention
The Confederate battle flag is a symbol of many things to many different people. On Tuesday, the Southern Baptist Convention interpreted its meaning by passing ...
by Sarah Mahan, Friday, June 17, 2016 8:56 pm
News
Country Club names Stewart GM
Central Mississippi, like much of the South, is known for its slow pace and friendly atmosphere. Those two characteristics draw both tourists and transplants alike. ...
by Sarah Mahan, Friday, June 17, 2016 1:07 pm
News
ERDC asks for help retaining local talent
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center has been headquartered in Vicksburg for more than 75 years, creating a history between the community and ...
by Sarah Mahan, Thursday, June 16, 2016 10:30 am
News
VCC adds new sales manager
The Vicksburg Convention Center hosts a wide range of events, attracting out-of-town guests and residents alike, and a new manager has been charged with drawing ...
by Sarah Mahan, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:02 am
News
United Way to shine light on child literacy
Beloved child storybook character Curious George will be making his way to the River City later this month. Instead of his regular quest for bananas ...
by Sarah Mahan, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 9:57 am
News
Local organizations honor Flag Day
In school classrooms, sports stadiums, front yards and military bases, it stands high above the rest of us, flapping in the breeze with chains and ...
by Sarah Mahan, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 10:08 am
News
Ameristar’s new buffet debuts Friday
A regular spot for locals and tourists alike to enjoy a lunch break, a sweet treat or a crab leg dinner, Ameristar Hotel and Casino’s ...
by Sarah Mahan, Saturday, June 11, 2016 7:39 pm
News
New exhibit on display at Old Depot
Over 250 ship models grace the display cases of the Old Depot Museum, and a sizeable number are built by Dave Benway, the museum’s director ...
by Sarah Mahan, Friday, June 10, 2016 11:17 am
News
Outlets see new manager, store
Those visiting the Outlets at Vicksburg will see a new face in the office to match the new plans for the shopping destination. In light ...
by Sarah Mahan, Friday, June 10, 2016 11:07 am
News
County votes to end jail food contract
Many employees wear multiple hats at their work places, filling in for a sick colleague or covering a position until someone new is hired. Employees ...
by Sarah Mahan, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 10:09 am
News
PC grad Locke headed to Air Force Academy
Jordan Locke’s first year after high school wasn’t spent playing club sports at a college or deciding what area he should choose as his major. ...
by Sarah Mahan, Monday, June 6, 2016 9:37 am
News
Relay for Life organizers discuss event
Warren County’s Relay for Life, held May 13 at Vicksburg High School, saw more than 900 people take part to help the American Cancer Society ...
by Sarah Mahan, Friday, June 3, 2016 10:25 am
News
Brooks is Pet Idol
The 2016 winner of The Vicksburg Post’s Pet Idol has taken his title with all of the elegance, poise, tail wagging and jumping expected of ...
by Sarah Mahan, Friday, June 3, 2016 10:22 am
News
By donating blood, save up to three lives
A simple trip to Wal-Mart allowed Vicksburg residents the opportunity to save up to three people’s lives thanks to Mississippi Blood Services. MBS, the only ...
by Sarah Mahan, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 10:33 am
News
New home brings new adventures
Each few steps that I took while running in the Vicksburg National Cemetery over the weekend were met with a historic marker, conveying information about ...
by Sarah Mahan, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 10:14 am
News
Outstanding Teen pageant begins June 2
Vicksburg’s City Auditorium will soon be filled with the flurry of wardrobe changes and talent routines as 24 young women begin competing for both a ...
by Sarah Mahan, Sunday, May 29, 2016 6:26 pm
News
City pool to open Memorial Day
During hot, humid Mississippi summers, the city of Vicksburg offers residents the opportunity to don their bathing suits, slather on sunscreen and find cool relief ...
by Sarah Mahan, Saturday, May 28, 2016 10:04 pm
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