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Opinion

OUR OPINION: Embrace Vicksburg’s history this holiday weekend

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you no doubt know by now that Vicksburg is celebrating a milestone anniversary in the city’s history. With ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Sunday, July 2, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Learn from civil rights heroes while you still can

In the last month, Vicksburg has played host to two of the biggest civil rights heroes still alive today: Myrlie Evers Williams and James Meredith. ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, June 30, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Mighty ‘Sip Reunion a great way to spend July 4th

People looking for a fun, patriotic time on the Fourth of July need not look far, thanks to the variety of events under the Mighty ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, June 24, 2023 4:00 am

News

OUR OPINION: Entergy’s outage response a missed connection

For a significant portion of Warren County residents reliant on Entergy for electricity, the last week has been a living hell. That’s through no fault ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, June 23, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Thank a father — or father figure — this weekend

Sunday is Father’s Day, a day when we thank those who raised us whether we’re related by blood or not. Children will proudly present handmade ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Sunday, June 18, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Mayor, Chief are right — Vicksburg gun crime is a heart problem

The news of Vicksburg’s sixth homicide of 2023 came across area newsdesks early Friday morning. Knowing full well the number means shooting deaths have doubled ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, June 10, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Myrlie Evers-Williams a deserving recipient of city honor

The news that Mayor George Flaggs Jr. and the city of Vicksburg plan to honor one of its own, Myrlie Evers-Williams, brings a sense of ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, June 9, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Vicksburg in the spotlight on Miss Mississippi week

It’s that time of year again: a group of 38 talented young ladies will descend upon the River City to compete for one crown. Miss ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Sunday, June 4, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Don’t wait until it’s too late for hurricane preparation

Hurricane season is upon us, and it’s never too early to prepare for a storm. While Vicksburg has the privilege of advance notice when it ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, June 2, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Memorial Day a time to reflect, thank those who served and sacrificed

In the hectic nature of today’s society, we’re constantly on the hunt for something to do or somewhere to go or something to entertain. But ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Sunday, May 28, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Vicksburg Animal Shelter worked quickly to prevent distemper spread

The city of Vicksburg Animal Shelter could’ve chosen a different path last week when news broke of a distemper-positive litter of puppies. Distemper, a contagious ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, May 26, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Encourage kids in your life to stay busy this summer

Idle hands are the devil’s plaything. School is letting out for summer break all too soon, and with that comes many idle hands and many ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, May 19, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: TORNADO Act could save lives, but we need more

Sen. Roger Wicker announced this week the passage of the reintroduced Tornado Observation Research Notification and Deployment to Operations (TORNADO) Act through the Senate Committee ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, May 13, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Ritz on the River ending on a high note

Now that time has worn away the shock after learning that this year’s Ritz on the River will be the last such event held at ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, May 12, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Thank a teacher this week and every week

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, which not-so-conveniently falls on state testing week. This coincidence considered, it’s more important than ever to take time out of our ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, May 5, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: You won’t be bored in Vicksburg this weekend

There’s nothing better than a weekend in Vicksburg with too many activities to choose from — and we’re in luck this weekend. Saturday’s Old Court ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, April 28, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: April, the month of pinwheels and protection

By now you’ve seen the blue pinwheels gently spinning across our community. They are a familiar sight, appearing each April as part of the Pinwheels ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, April 21, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Eva W. Davis would be proud of Warren County

This week’s announcement of an additional $2 million in state funds to repair the Old Warren County Courthouse retaining wall was certainly a high point. ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, April 14, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Go to a baseball game on Monday

It’s not every day that the local newspaper would encourage readers to go watch an eighth-grade baseball game — but Cooper Jamison isn’t your everyday ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, April 8, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: The Darkest Day on Earth

Today marks Good Friday — the darkest day of Holy Week. As a community, it marks three weeks since the devastating tornado in Rolling Fork. ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, April 7, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Enter this Holy Week reflecting on the joy ahead

For Christians, this week ahead is the holiest of the year. Holy Week, which officially begins with Palm Sunday on April 2, recalls the final ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Sunday, April 2, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: ‘Protect and Serve’ doesn’t take a day off

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that the term “First Responder” casts a broad shadow over many members of our community. ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, March 31, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Please, put a magnifying glass on housing in Vicksburg

It doesn’t take someone with a Ph.D. in city planning to see that Vicksburg has a problem with derelict properties — but it’s going to ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, March 24, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

Post-partum Medicaid expansion the right thing to do

Mississippi took a critical and much-needed step forward in providing healthcare on Thursday as Gov. Tate Reeves signed a law extending post-partum Medicaid coverage. The ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Sunday, March 19, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Vicksburg situated to become genealogy hub for USCT descendants

In a stroke of sheer coincidence, two recent developments at the local level have left Vicksburg primed for a new opportunity as a hub for ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Saturday, March 18, 2023 8:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: VWSD right in seeking community input

By now, it’s no secret that Vicksburg Warren School District is on the hunt for its next superintendent following the retirement of Chad Shealy from ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Sunday, March 12, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Resurrecting the stories of Colored Troops a long-awaited endeavor

Vicksburg National Military Park and the National Cemetery within its gates will soon be the site of one of the most extensive projects in recent ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, March 10, 2023 4:00 am

Opinion

OUR OPINION: Everyone needs a ‘Taste of Vicksburg’

The Taste of Vicksburg series hosted by the Vicksburg Convention Center returned for its second season last Friday — and if you weren’t there, you ... Read more

by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board, Friday, March 3, 2023 4:00 am

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