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Faith

GALLERY: Hawkins, Gibson combined choirs present ‘Almost There’

The collaborative choirs of Hawkins United Methodist and Gibson United Methodist churches presented “Almost There,” a Christmas Cantata, at Hawkins United Methodist Church on Sunday. ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Monday, December 11, 2023 2:05 pm

Business

GALLERY: Artists, guests enjoy holiday open house at the Attic Gallery

The Attic Gallery held its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday afternoon. Ellen Langford, who is a popular local artist. was on hand painting and ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Monday, December 11, 2023 12:02 pm

Business

GALLERY: ERDC Under the Lights shines again

The popular ERDC Under the Lights displays returned Wednesday through Friday to the delight of Vicksburg and Warren County residents. Now in its seventh year, ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Sunday, December 10, 2023 2:00 pm

Lifestyles

Volunteer of the Week: Donna Ingram says bloom where you are planted

This week’s volunteer of the week is Donna Ingram, a CPA specializing in forensic accounting. She has been in Vicksburg since 1983 and has been ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Sunday, December 10, 2023 11:15 am

Local

Good Shepherd Community Center still has ‘Elves’ in need of adoption

Cindy McCarley, director of the Good Shepherd Community Center, said as of Friday the group still has 50 Elves that need adoption. The elves represent ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Saturday, December 9, 2023 10:42 am

Education

Are you a high school junior? The state board of education wants you

The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking applications from high school sophomores to serve as the new high school junior student representative on ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, December 8, 2023 10:19 am

History

Old Post Files: Dec. 08, 1923-2013

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, December 8, 2023 10:16 am

Downtown Vicksburg

JOYOUS VOICES: Vicksburg Chamber Choir performs annual concert (gallery)

Members of the Vicksburg Chamber Choir performed “Love’s Pure Light” at Crawford Street United Methodist Church on Tuesday. The choir was under the direction of ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, December 7, 2023 1:32 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

GALLERY: Holly Days draws dancers, shoppers and holiday fun

Photos by Tracye Prewitt Hundreds of shoppers were on hand this weekend for the annual Holly Days market sponsored by the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation. ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 10:51 am

Lifestyles

Continuing the tradition: Troop 7 brings Luminary Display to Glenwood Circle and Fostoria areas

What has long been a tradition for one neighborhood has over the years grown into an eagerly awaited city-wide holiday event. On Sunday, Dec. 3,  ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Monday, December 4, 2023 5:10 pm

Faith

PRAISE IN SONG: Gibson, Hawkins collaborate for Christmas Cantatas (gallery)

Gibson Memorial UMC and Hawkins UMC collaborated on their Christmas Cantatas this year. They sang the cantata, “Almost There,” by Michael W. Smith. The Cantata ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Monday, December 4, 2023 4:09 pm

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Seeking to serve others is Daniel Renfroe’s calling

This week’s Volunteer of the Week is Daniel Renfroe. A native of Vicksburg who received his BA in Business Management from Mississippi State University, Renfroe supports ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Sunday, December 3, 2023 12:05 pm

History

REFLECTING LIFE: Mural project would share legacy of Marcus Bottom

“You can’t be what you don’t see.” That’s a philosophy held by Karen Frederick and an impetus for the mural project she hopes will be ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, November 30, 2023 11:37 pm

Local

PET OF THE WEEK: English Pointer mix ready for her fur-ever home

Our Pet of the Week is this English Pointer mix who is about 2 years old. This beautiful girl loves to talk and play with ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 2:39 pm

Education

Applications open for 2024 Mississippi Governor’s School program

Mississippi University for Women is seeking the best and brightest rising juniors and seniors from across the state for the 2024 Mississippi Governor’s School. Held ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 1:58 pm

Local

ALL ABOARD: Holiday Express Train returns to Vicksburg (with gallery)

Monday’s visit marked the 23rd year the Holiday Express Train has come to Vicksburg. Locals enjoyed viewing the festive six-car train, which includes smiling tank ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 9:51 am

History

Vicksburg and Warren County flags were at half staff this weekend

Flags were flown at half-staff around the Vicksburg-Warren County area this weekend in memory and honor of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Mrs. Carter died ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 8:45 am

Local

Reynolds learned to volunteer from his mother, now serves the community

Johnny Lee Reynolds, Sr. is a native son of Vicksburg and a lifelong advocate for his hometown. Reynolds has been in the healthcare industry for ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Sunday, November 26, 2023 10:31 am

Local

Dr. Paul Ballard’s star shines brightly through his volunteerism at the Vicksburg Theatre Guild

Dr. Paul Ballard has been a volunteer worker at Vicksburg Theatre Guild for fifty years. He has been part of casts for productions, leadership in ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, November 24, 2023 10:13 am

Columnists

Thanksgiving didn’t even start in Massachusetts…

Yes, it is true, the first Thanksgiving-type holiday happened in the area near St. Augustine, Fla. not in Plymouth, Ma. as the history books would ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, November 24, 2023 10:12 am

Local

Red Kettle and Angel Tree Kick Off

Salvation Army kicked off its annual Red Kettle and Angel Tree drive. The program included entertainment by Crossway Kids Jingle Jam and Mississippi Unity in ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, November 24, 2023 10:11 am

Columnists

Thanksgiving didn’t even start in Massachusetts…

Yes, it is true, the first Thanksgiving-type holiday happened in the area near St. Augustine, Florida, not in Plymouth, Massachusetts, as the history books would ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 12:05 pm

Business

Flower Center Holiday Open House Gallery

The Flower Center held a Holiday Open House on Thursday, Nov. 16. Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 8:35 am

Local

Thanks-Much luncheon for law enforcement at Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church

Gibson  Memorial United Methodist Church held its annual Thanks-Much luncheon for area law enforcement on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The officers enjoyed a buffet lunch provided ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 8:34 am

Local

Pet of the Week: German Wirehair Pointer mix

This week’s pet of the week is a 10-month-old German Wirehaired Pointer mix. He is a very sweet and playful boy who loves to dance ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 8:29 am

Business

The Attic Gallery to hold its annual Open House in December

Lesley Silver and The Attic Gallery will host a variety of artists at the gallery’s open house on Dec. 10. Silver has been hosting the ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, November 17, 2023 6:52 pm

Business

Vicksburg is decking the halls

Looking around downtown in the last two weeks and the City’s beautiful tree is going up as is the old-fashioned Christmas lighting on our lamp ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:29 pm

Local

Pets of the Week

Litter mates Charlie and Lee are 10-month-old females. These two tuxedo kitties are up to date with their vaccinations and are both spayed. They are ... Read more

by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 7:30 pm

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