Tracye Prewitt, Author at The Vicksburg Post

Lifestyles

Pet of the Week: Pup in need of good home

The pet of the week is this beautiful boy. He’s about a year and a half old. He is very sweet, doesn’t mind other dogs ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 7:27 am

Local

Extreme temps return Wednesday through Saturday

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a significant risk for extreme temperatures in Vicksburg and surrounding areas in Warren County. High temperatures will be ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 11:38 am

Obits

William David Purvis Jr.

A Memorial Service for William David Purvis Jr. will be held Wednesday, July 24, at River City Recuse, 3705 Washington Street  at 2 p.m. with ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 3:31 pm

Local

Pet of the Week: This little cur mix is just waiting for all the love

This male cur mix puppy is shy and a bit scared of his surroundings, but he is friendly and is waiting on a furever home ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 2:45 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Navigating ‘The Great Loop’: Texas man docks in Vicksburg amid cross-country voyage

Austin native Thomas Graves docked his small sailboat in Vicksburg for several nights this week on his way to New Orleans by way of a ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:40 am

Lifestyles

Pet of the Week: This sweet girl is looking for a furever home

Tan chihuahua mix female. Very sweet and doesn’t mind other dogs or cats. She is available for adoption from the Vicksburg Animal Shelter. The adoption ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 2:50 pm

Obits

King Lewis Jr.

King Lewis Jr., a former Redwood resident, passed away Sunday, April 7, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. He was 66. Visitation will ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, April 18, 2024 4:15 pm

Lifestyles

Pet of the Week: I am Batman and I am in need a furever Bat Cave

Batman is a two-year-old pitbull. He is good with other dogs but isn’t too fond of cats. He considers them his arch-nemesis. Batman is very ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 9:30 am

Local

Pet of the Week: Meet Reign

One-year-old Reign is a sweetheart. She loves to cuddle and receive treats. She is good with other dogs and cats. She is a huge couch ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:42 am

History

Old Post Files: April 5, 1924-201

Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, April 5, 2024 7:57 am

Local

Pet of the Week: Emmy the calico in need of a colorful furever home

Emmy is a nine-month-old female. She is an American shorthair and is a calico. She is located at PetSense in the Pemberton Square shopping center. ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 2:38 pm

History

Old Post Files: March 29, 1924-2014

Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, March 29, 2024 12:14 pm

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Holly Stokes believes in serving humbly, loving deeply, honoring Christ

Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Holly Stokes. Holly is married to her high school sweetheart, Billy Stokes. They are blessed to have ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:39 pm

Lifestyles

Vicksburg native Zechariah Lloyd Tillotson advances to the finals of the International Songwriting Competition

Vicksburg native Zechariah Lloyd Tillotson advanced to the finals of the International Songwriting Competition with his song, “Hard Time Livin’.” This round of competition includes ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:00 pm

Local

Pet of the Week: Unique Lucas is looking for that once-in-a-lifetime home

Lucas is a 1-year-old tabby with a unique coat. He is up to date on his vaccines and has been neutered. He is loving and ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:23 am

Education

Ann Wallace DeRossette named to 2024 Who’s Who at the University of Southern Mississippi

Vicksburg native, Ann Wallace DeRossette was one of 120 students who were nominated for Who’s Who at the University of Southern Mississippi. DeRossette is a ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, March 15, 2024 1:46 pm

Local

Pet of the Week: A.J. needs his furever miracle

A.J. is a two-year-old boy who is smart and willing to please. He loves to play and catches on to new commands easily. He is ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 9:57 pm

Local

Pet of the Week: This pup is the total package

This little girl is 6 to 9 months old and a mix of Border Collie and Heeler.  She loves to play and is very smart. ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, March 7, 2024 1:08 pm

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Mary Beth Grogan-White believes small things make a big difference

Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Mary Beth Grogan-White. She has been volunteering for the Miss Mississippi Corporation for more than 25 years. ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 3:09 pm

History

Old Post Files: Feb. 10, 1924-2014

Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Saturday, February 10, 2024 2:06 pm

News

Volunteer of the Week: Karen Jones is making a difference in the lives of others, One Miss Mississippi at a time

The Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Karen Jones. Karen is a loan specialist with RiverHills Bank. She holds a degree in business technology ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 4:09 pm

Local

Mississippians are turning the Grammy Awards Blue

The 2024 Grammys will have six Mississippians nominated in the genre of Blues, one of which has a personal and professional link to Vicksburg. Castro ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 3:18 pm

Local

Volunteer Of The Week: Michelle Coccaro believes volunteerism is fuel that keeps organizations running

Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Michelle Coccaro. She is a former clinic manager at River Region. She is currently a homemaker and ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:31 am

Local

Pet of the Week: RJ is a big pup with lots of love to give

Our Pet of the Week this week is an Australian mix named RJ. He is a big guy with a lot of love to give. ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Monday, January 22, 2024 2:34 pm

Columnists

There is nothing Common in Common Courtesy

What is common courtesy? I have heard of it most of my life and didn’t know its true meaning until I Googled it. Merriam-Webster Dictionary ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:32 pm

Columnists

Snow cream and other snow-related musings

It snowed this week in Mississippi, or was that sleet? Anyway, something white actually fell from the sky and covered the ground and anything that ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:46 am

Miss Mississippi

Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition opens at-large contestant applications

The Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is now accepting at-large contestant applications. Eligible individuals who reside in a Mississippi community without an established local program are ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Sunday, January 14, 2024 12:19 pm

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Sherry Garmon helps students reach their greatest potential.

Sherry Garmon has been teaching for 35 years and presently teaches at St. Francis Xavier Elementary. She teaches 5th and 6th grade. Garmon is a ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, January 12, 2024 5:17 pm

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