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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Sandra Miller volunteers to give others some free time

By Vera Ann Fedell | The Vicksburg Post This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Sandra Miller, who volunteers at the Vicksburg Catholic ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, July 10, 2022 8:00 am

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VICKSBURG FACTS: Vicksburg, home of Mississippi’s first Geriatric Psychiatric Unit

By Vera Ann Fedell | The Vicksburg Post Did you know Vicksburg was home to the first geriatric psychiatric unit in Mississippi? The 1990s was ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, July 8, 2022 9:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Carole Byram making a difference at River Region

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Carole Byram, who volunteers at Merit Health River Region. Byram is a graduate of Louisiana Tech ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, July 3, 2022 8:00 am

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VICKSBURG FACTS: The rise and fall of Sunday Laws in Vicksburg

Did you know that at one point, Vicksburg followed strictly enforced Sunday Laws? Sunday Laws, also known as Blue Laws, were a “state or local ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, July 1, 2022 9:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Bonnie Hardin is dedicated to her foster kittens

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Bonnie Hardin, who volunteers at the City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter. The shelter houses unwanted or ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, June 26, 2022 8:00 am

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VICKSBURG FACTS: The birthplace of the first Black female CPA

Did you know The United States’ first African American female certified public accountant (CPA) was born in Vicksburg? Mary T. Washington was born in Vicksburg ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, June 24, 2022 8:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Johnny Lee Reynolds Jr. volunteers to support his community

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Johnny Lee Reynolds Jr., who volunteers with United Way of West Central Mississippi as part of ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, June 19, 2022 8:00 am

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VICKSBURG FACTS: Vicksburg is a popular word for famous artists

Did you know the name “Vicksburg” has been used in song lyrics by several famous music artists?  Starting off, some popular Blues artists like the ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, June 17, 2022 11:05 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Casey Rudd volunteers behind the curtains

By Vera Ann Fedell | The Vicksburg Post This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Casey Rudd, who volunteers at the Vicksburg Theatre ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, June 12, 2022 8:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Cecile Hall fosters dogs to save lives

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Cecile Hall, who volunteers at the City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter. The City of Vicksburg Animal ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, June 5, 2022 8:00 am

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HERO OF THE WEEK: Dr. Paul Mlakar strives for Duty, Honor and Country

This week’s Vicksburg Post Hero of the Week is Dr. Paul Mlakar, who retired as a Captain in the United States Army. Following graduation from ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, June 3, 2022 8:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Monica Hicks enjoys helping the community 

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Monica Hicks, who helped with the Flower Project, a charity project through the Warren County Bar ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Monday, May 30, 2022 4:00 am

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HERO OF THE WEEK: Jim Moretz is a hero of all trades

This week’s Vicksburg Post Hero of the Week is Jim Moretz, who served as a Civil Engineer for the Air Force during the Vietnam War ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, May 27, 2022 8:00 am

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HERO OF THE WEEK: Jared Dean is proud to serve

By Vera Ann Fedell | The Vicksburg Post This week’s Vicksburg Post Hero of the Week is Jared Dean, a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, May 20, 2022 8:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Marissa Jade Jabour serves with her church and family

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Marissa Jade Jabour, who volunteers at St. George  Antiochian Orthodox Church. St. George Church in Vicksburg ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, May 15, 2022 8:00 am

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Good Shepherd continues facility upgrades with new look for van

Along with recent renovations to the building, Good Shepherd Community Center has made upgrades to the non-profit’s van. Previously, the van was just plain white, ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 3:02 pm

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Laurie Perez wants to make life easier for others

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Laurie Perez, who volunteers at the AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region. AmeriCorps is a national service program ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, May 8, 2022 8:00 am

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HERO OF THE WEEK: Vietnam Veteran Tommy Oakes tells his story

This week’s Vicksburg Post Hero of the Week is Tommy Oakes, an E-4 Corporal for U.S. Marines. Oakes began his military career soon after graduating ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, May 6, 2022 11:35 am

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HERO OF THE WEEK: Jeff Eckstein is about helping and serving others

By Vera Ann Fedell | The Vicksburg Post This week’s Vicksburg Post Hero of the Week is Ret. Colonel Jeff Eckstein, a veteran of the ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, April 29, 2022 8:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Zach Bergman raises money to grant wishes

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Zach Bergman, who gives back by fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:40 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Rector recognized for dedication to YMCA community

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Ken Rector, who volunteered during the Purks-Golding YMCA expansion project. The Purks-Golding YMCA was in the ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, April 24, 2022 8:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Gale Waites enjoys helping the River Region community

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Gale Waites, who volunteers at Merit Health River Region. The Merit Health River Region volunteer program, ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, April 17, 2022 8:00 am

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HERO OF THE WEEK: Donna Williams served for duty, honor and country

This week’s Vicksburg Post Hero of the Week is Brigadier General (Retired) Donna R. Williams. Brigadier General (Retired) Williams is a native of Vicksburg and ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, April 15, 2022 8:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Kate Hanes fosters to save lives

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Kate Hanes, who volunteers at the City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter. The City of Vicksburg Animal ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, April 10, 2022 8:00 am

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HERO OF THE WEEK: Lieutenant Colonel Crystal Batey is proud to serve

This week’s Vicksburg Post Hero of the Week is Lieutenant Colonel Crystal Batey.  Batey is a native of Barnesville, Minn. Her assignments include: platoon leader ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, April 8, 2022 8:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Hope King volunteers for the stage

By Vera Ann Fedell | The Vicksburg Post This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Hope King, who volunteers with the Vicksburg Theatre ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, April 3, 2022 8:00 am

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HERO OF THE WEEK: Greg Pierce, a Thankful Hero

This week’s Vicksburg Post Hero of the Week is Greg Pierce, Captain, U.S. Navy retired. Pierce was born in Southwestern Virginia and spent his early ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, April 1, 2022 8:00 am

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VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Buys goes from pageant queen to the volunteer scene

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Anne Elizabeth Buys, who volunteers with the Miss Mississippi Organization. The Miss Mississippi Organization is part ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, March 27, 2022 8:00 am

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