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Opinion

Thank you Officer Dorsey, and those who wear the badge

Heroes like Officer Russell Dorsey don’t wear capes or have super powers, but they do make a difference in our community every day. And they ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, March 15, 2019 7:36 pm

Opinion

Wise move on behalf of Mayor Flaggs

In 2016, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a contract with Water Company of America of Houston, Texas to audit the city’s water system ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7:35 pm

Opinion

Supervisors need to get their education priorities in order

Earlier this week in this space, we praised the Warren County Board of Supervisors for supporting the Vicksburg Warren School District’s Leader In Me initiative ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, March 8, 2019 7:44 pm

Opinion

Kudos to supervisors for Leader In Me support

The Warren County Board of Supervisors took a big step toward improving education in Warren County with its decision to make a one-time $100,000 contribution ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 7:02 pm

Opinion

VWSD working with partners is being recognized and admired

The innovative ideas and partnerships created within the Vicksburg Warren School District is gaining more recognition outside our community. Most of us are aware of ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, March 1, 2019 8:00 pm

Opinion

Bypass needed, but the best route should be found first

The early visitor reviews of the Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi have been very encouraging and enthusiastic, and have inspired Mayor George Flaggs Jr. ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 7:45 pm

Opinion

Vicksburg has opportunity to be a destination

The numbers Mayor George Flaggs Jr., touted during the annual Main Street Vicksburg meeting Friday are welcome news to our community that relies heavily on ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, February 22, 2019 7:34 pm

Opinion

Kudos to the Vicksburg Benevolent Club for honoring unsung heroes

Tonight, the Vicksburg Benevolent Club recognizes some unsung heroes. For 35 years, the club’s Officer of the Year Banquet recognizes the work of police officers, ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 7:20 pm

Opinion

Grand jury says need for new jail needs to be expedited; something we all know

We all learned something this week that most of us have known for a long time. The need for a new Warren County jail facility ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, February 15, 2019 8:31 pm

Opinion

Our community realizes importance of VNMP

If there is any doubt whether the residents of Warren County realize how valuable the Vicksburg National Military Park is to this area, all someone ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 7:40 pm

Opinion

Turn the page on history

This morning, with fanfare and ceremony, the demolition of Kuhn Memorial Hospital’s two buildings gets underway, and with it, a page in the city’s history ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 7:20 pm

Opinion

Hopefully city leaders turn potential into action

The agreement between the city of Vicksburg and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to allow ERDC’s labs to fly drones at the ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:41 pm

Opinion

ERDC involved in helping bring more technology-based jobs to the area

Today, area business owners are meeting at U.S. Army Research and Development Center Headquarters to learn how to get contracts with the federal government. The ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:28 pm

Opinion

We should all strive to fulfill the vision of Dr. King and help one another

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For many, the dream that Dr. ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, January 19, 2019 6:53 pm

Opinion

City and taxpayers shouldn’t have to clean up the property of others

Jan. 7, the Board of Mayor and Alderman declared war on vacant and derelict cars and buildings in Vicksburg. That day, the board addressed a ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 6:47 pm

Opinion

Academy Showcase offers chance to learn more about local schools

Parents have a great opportunity this evening to have a hand in their children’s education when the Vicksburg Warren School District holds its career academy ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 8:22 pm

Opinion

Community rallies to keep VNMP open

Our community is known for stepping up when it matters most and the last couple of weeks have certainly shown that commitment to helping. The ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Thursday, January 3, 2019 7:11 pm

Opinion

We have an opportunity to move our community forward

The parties and the bowl games are over, the new year is beginning to settle in, and the question, “What will 2019 bring?” is somewhere ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, January 1, 2019 7:37 pm

Opinion

A good first step: Board of Mayor and Aldermen working to make Kings a viable community

The recent decision by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to advertise for bids for a drainage project in the Kings community is a start ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 3:47 pm

Opinion

Visit from HUD Secretary an incentive to work together for economic development

The visit of a key sitting United States Cabinet member was a significant event for Vicksburg and Warren County. Dr. Ben Carson got to see ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, December 22, 2018 9:00 pm

Opinion

A reasonable request

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. has made it official. He’s taking his 10-year, $55 million capital improvement plan, nicknamed “The Game Changer,” funded by a special ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 7:09 pm

Opinion

Local United Way knows how to get community involved in a good idea

For nonprofit organizations, fundraising is a way of life, and finding inventive ways to encourage people to give is always a challenge. And when it ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 7:37 pm

Opinion

Magazine’s assessment of River City is something to be proud of

Most of us agree that Vicksburg is a wonderful place to live, work, play and even retire to, but it’s always great when someone from ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, December 8, 2018 7:00 pm

Opinion

Board of Supervisors needs to reimburse the city of Vicksburg

We are pleased the Warren County Board of Supervisors has come on board with the work Pablo Diaz, the city of Vicksburg, the Chamber of ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 6:34 pm

Opinion

Auxiliary waterline a necessity for city

Monday’s announcement of an additional $3 million for the city’s 592 auxiliary waterline project is welcome news for a very important project for the city ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 9:32 pm

Opinion

Vicksburg on the right track

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s fiscally conservative approach to handling the city’s finances has received a strong endorsement by one of the country’s major ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 7:00 pm

Opinion

School district makes great strides in early childhood development

It has been proven that early learning for children is the cornerstone of their growth as students, and according to scores released by the Mississippi ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Thursday, November 15, 2018 7:20 pm

Opinion

Diaz has proven he is the right person for economic development

The Warren County Port Commission made a sound decision giving Pablo Diaz a raise and extending his contract through March 2024. “We think he’s done ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 8:00 pm

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