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Opinion

Voting in the runoff election Nov. 27 the best way to thank our soldiers

Military veterans across our nation will be honored today and Monday for their service in defending our country, and rightfully so. But our soldiers should ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, November 10, 2018 7:00 pm

Opinion

Building for tomorrow today

Vicksburg High School’s future began Monday with a few shovelfuls of dirt. “This project that we’re embarking on today for Vicksburg High School will provide ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 9:00 pm

Opinion

Board of Supervisors need to realize economic development game has changed

There is a saying that “No man wants his cause as much as he talks about it.” When it comes to economic development that appears ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 6:55 pm

Opinion

Natchez church deserves a round of applause; hope others follow their lead

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Natchez is helping to rid Vicksburg of an eyesore and create viable residential housing for our community. The church ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, October 27, 2018 8:10 pm

Opinion

Aging infrastructure upgrades needed now rather than later

In a 2012 The Mississippi Press article on Vicksburg’s aging infrastructure, North Ward Alderman Michael Mayfield commented, “people would be amazed at what’s under their ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 7:56 pm

Opinion

Most VWSD schools show improvement while the MDE bar keeps moving

Reviews in the latest accountability scores released by the Mississippi Department of Education are mixed from one end of the state to the other after ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, October 13, 2018 7:17 pm

Opinion

Now’s the time to get a flu shot

There are several reasons why getting a yearly flu shot is recommended by physicians for most people. But one of the most significant reasons is ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:26 pm

Opinion

This is National Newspaper Week

Did you read about the annual fall flea market at the Old Court House Museum this past weekend? Or did you read about the Vicksburg ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 7:14 pm

Opinion

Old Bridge still attractive

The historic Old Mississippi River Bridge continues to be a big draw for locals and visitors. That was certainly evident the last few days. The ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, September 29, 2018 5:44 pm

Opinion

Deadline nears to register for election

Monday is Oct. 1, and if you haven’t done so, you will have seven days to go to the circuit clerk’s office and register to ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 6:01 pm

Opinion

Why not try to make 911 more efficient?

As a character once said in a movie, “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” On Sept. 12, the Vicksburg-Warren 911 Commission recommended ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 7:04 pm

Opinion

Not totally bad news

The news Thursday that Ergon BioFuels LLC, will close its ethanol plant at the Port of Vicksburg in December, certainly was not welcome. It means ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, September 15, 2018 7:34 pm

Opinion

Help out the VNMP

Vicksburg National Military Park, which we all know is critical in several ways to our community, is looking for volunteers to assist in cleaning and ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Thursday, September 13, 2018 7:38 pm

Opinion

City showing signs of growing, improving

The city of Vicksburg had some good news Monday that revenue for the city’s fiscal 2018 budget increased by $227,000. That may not seem like ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 7:01 pm

Opinion

Get involved in choosing next ASU president

The search for a new president to take the helm at Alcorn State University will get underway soon and the state college board wants involvement ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Thursday, September 6, 2018 7:41 pm

Opinion

We can do so much more working together

We have to tip our cap to our locally elected leaders and their effort in making the recent Mississippi Legislative session a success that is ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, September 1, 2018 6:17 pm

Opinion

Hopefully, incident was a misunderstanding

The Second Amendment and the right to defend yourself against harm are protections provided in the U.S. Constitution. So the recent incident in which local ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:28 pm

Opinion

Kings community finally getting some development help

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s decision to hire a consultant to help with the redevelopment of the Kings community could mean a better future ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:55 pm

Opinion

No cases in Warren County, but Mississippi prone to West Nile Virus

More cases of the West Nile Virus seem to be spreading across Mississippi, which according to a recent Associated Press story, is one of the ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Thursday, August 23, 2018 7:59 pm

Opinion

Hopefully Gov. Bryant has plan before Legislature convenes this week

Thursday, the Legislature returns to the capitol to discuss funding for transportation, and Vicksburg officials are hoping to get some money for two city projects, ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 7:01 pm

Opinion

Local education and industry leaders are improving schools and creating jobs

Students in the Vicksburg Warren School District continue to make significant gains in critical areas of learning, according to the latest Mississippi Department of Education ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, August 18, 2018 6:54 pm

Opinion

Local journalists are your friends and neighbors bringing you community news

The catchphrase “fake news” has become popular in the last couple of years, mainly in describing national media that does not necessarily fall in line ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Thursday, August 16, 2018 8:39 pm

Opinion

City and county boards working to finalize budgets

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen hold hearings Thursday to begin the process of preparing the city’s operating budget for fiscal 2019. The Warren County ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 8:36 pm

Opinion

Conservative budgeting has worked very well in spending Vicksburg tax dollars

The key word for the city of Vicksburg’s fiscal 2019 budget is “frugal.” Mayor George Flaggs Jr. outlined the Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s budget ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 6:20 pm

Opinion

Our school system has a right to celebrate

Another school year is upon us already as students and teachers head back to the classroom this week. While many smiling faces — and a ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, August 4, 2018 7:56 pm

Opinion

Move by Vicksburg officials a good one in renovating for affordable housing

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen last week took the first steps toward building affordable housing in Vicksburg. The board last Wednesday authorized city clerk ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 8:26 pm

Opinion

Maintenance plan also needed once resurfacing of city streets is complete

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen are making a wise use of a portion of its second draw of capital improvements bond money to resurface ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:24 pm

Opinion

Workforce ready designation good for local businesses and potential employees

Warren County has been officially certified as workforce ready, the latest step in partnering jobs through education training. Over the last several months, the Vicksburg ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, July 21, 2018 8:37 pm

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