Vera Ann Fedell, Author at The Vicksburg Post - Page 6 of 7

Local

HERO OF THE WEEK: Pinkins fought for the country, now fighting for justice

This week’s Vicksburg Post Hero of the Week is Chief Warrant Officer Three (R) Ty Pinkins. Pinkins was born in Rolling Fork, Miss., and graduated ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, March 25, 2022 8:00 am

Local

VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: The Rev. Beth Palmer helps bridge educational gaps

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is the Rev. Beth Palmer, who volunteers with the United Way of West Central Mississippi in  The ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, March 20, 2022 8:00 am

Local

HERO OF THE WEEK: Adrienne Eckstein’s military life is a family affair

This week’s Vicksburg Post Hero of the Week is Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Adrienne Eckstein. In 1989, she graduated from the United States Military Academy ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, March 18, 2022 8:00 am

Local

VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Bekki Hall transports animals to find their forever homes

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Bekki Hall, who volunteers with the Vicksburg Animal Shelter. The Vicksburg Animal Shelter houses unwanted or ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, March 13, 2022 8:00 am

Local

VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Wanda Clark’s commitment to service in any capacity

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week, Wanda Clark, volunteered with Merit Health River Region Pink Lady Program and Salvation Army until COVID-19. Currently, ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, March 6, 2022 8:00 am

Local

Good Shepherd benefitting from new opportunities, funding

Cindy McCarley, Director at Good Shepherd Community Center, said she wants the public to know good things are happening, but there is a lot more ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Saturday, March 5, 2022 8:00 am

Education

Wiedenfeld, Fisackerly named 33rd annual Educator of the Year award winners

During the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday, the 33rd annual Educator of the Year award winners were announced.  The winners in the ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Thursday, March 3, 2022 4:50 pm

Local

VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Sherry Grimsley is honored to volunteer

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Sherry Grimsley, who volunteers at the Southern Heritage Air Foundation. The Southern Heritage Air Foundation features ... Read more

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

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Tori East’s classroom works to grow together

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, February 25, 2022 4:00 am

Local

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Elizabeth Gullett teaches for all learning styles

By Vera Ann Fedell | The Vicksburg Post This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 8:00 am

Local

VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Roberson says you’re never too young to start

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week volunteers with Teens United. Maggie Roberson, a senior at Vicksburg Catholic School, is the daughter of Ann ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, February 20, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Staria Russell keeps her lessons interesting

By Vera Ann Fedell | The Vicksburg Post This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, February 20, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: ShaJuan Wilson keeps students on track

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, February 18, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Jennifer Stinson sows seeds of purpose

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 8:00 am

Downtown Vicksburg

VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Amber Morton contributes to Second Saturday fun

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week volunteers for the Second Saturday event, Amber Morton. Second Saturday is a combination of events that includes ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, February 13, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Earnessa Harrison’s classroom resembles her lessons

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, February 13, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Jazzlyn Harris teaches for various learning styles

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, February 11, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Rhondilyn Nix prepares students for the real world

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 8:00 am

Local

VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Joel Horton helps fight Parkinson’s disease

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week volunteers with the Purks-Golding YMCA’s Rock Steady Program, Joel Horton. Rock Steady is an exercise program that ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, February 6, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Flo Strawn meets her students where they are

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, February 6, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Herman Biedenharn uses past influences to explain current events

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, February 4, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Alicia Moreland focuses on strong teacher-student relationships

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 8:00 am

Local

VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Knitwits helping the world one stitch at a time

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is a local group known as the Knitwits. The Knitwits is a group of women that meets ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, January 30, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Amy Wiedenfeld’s phonics lesson creates independent readers

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, January 28, 2022 4:00 am

Local

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Charla Johnson teaches with tangible items

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Thursday, January 27, 2022 3:01 pm

Local

VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Lynn Foley volunteers to make Vicksburg a better place

This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Lynn Foley, who volunteers with the United Way of West Central Mississippi. Foley is a 37-year-plus ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, January 23, 2022 8:00 am

Education

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Rachel Dean treats her students like family

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Sunday, January 23, 2022 8:00 am

Local

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Alanna Lawrence wants her students to trust the process

This article is part of a series by The Vicksburg Post, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, featuring each of the nominees ... Read more

by Vera Ann Fedell, Friday, January 21, 2022 12:02 pm

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus

  • Polls

    Did you go out or stay in for New Year's Eve?

    View Results

    Loading ... Loading ...

  • Mississippi River level at Vicksburg

  • Calendar