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On the hunt: Vicksburg transplants experience Mississippi culture through quest for gators

The Rev. Tom Potter has done a lot of hunting in his life. The pastor at Crawford Street ...

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Emergency relief funds to aid Vicksburg National Military Park flood damage repairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Friday reported the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved ...

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Vicksburg Main Street celebrates 40 years

As Vicksburg Main Street hosted Destination Downtown this week during its 40th year as a program, Executive Director ...

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Women First rally coming to Vicksburg

The Women First: Am I My sister’s Keeper rally, sponsored by the Mu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha ...

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Vicksburg hosting Destination Downtown events

Despite the threat from then-Hurricane Francine, crowds poured into Vicksburg Wednesday for the beginning of this week’s three-day ...

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Destination Downtown will go on despite weather

Although the weather forecast does not look promising, Destination Downtown is still scheduled to take place beginning Wednesday ...

Local

Iconic actor, Mississippi native James Earl Jones dies at age 93

James Earl Jones, a Mississippi native who was one of America’s most beloved actors, died Monday. He was ...

News

Vicksburg to host Destination Downtown event

Vicksburg is preparing to welcome 300 visitors to the city for Destination Downtown, a conference focusing on downtown ...

News

Vicksburg National Military Park to increase access to USS Cairo Museum, adjust Visitor Center days of operation

Beginning Oct. 2, Vicksburg National Military Park will implement adjustments to the days of operation for the main ...

Lifestyles

Supper on the ‘Sip sells out; United Way warns of scammers, gives info for waitlist

United Way of West Central Mississippi Executive Director Michele Connelly said this year’s Supper on the ‘Sip event ...

Lifestyles

Artistic endeavor: Vicksburg Art Association set to kick off 2024-25 season

The Vicksburg Art Association is gearing up for the 2024-25 season and this year’s programing is set to ...

History

A Friend indeed: Group celebrates 125 years of the Vicksburg National Military Park

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Vicksburg National Military Park. The Friends of the Vicksburg National ...

News

Southern Cultural Heritage Center announces September Line Dance Party

The Southern Cultural Heritage Center (SCHC) will present a Line Dance Party in the SCHC Auditorium, at the ...

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Strand Theatre to present magic show, movie

The Strand Theatre in downtown Vicksburg will present A Night of Magic Saturday, Aug. 31. The evening will ...

News

The next generation: Vicksburg’s Tate Loper publishes own newspaper

The Vicksburg Post may have a little competition on its hands. Ten-year-old Tate Loper — soon to be ...

News

Vicksburg comes in first in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Best Historical Small Town list

The River City has officially finished first on the Readers’ Choice list of America’s 10 Best Historical Small ...

News

Supper on the ‘Sip 2024 coming in September

Editor’s Note: Get your tickets here. The United Way of West Central Mississippi has announced its annual fundraising ...

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Volunteer of The Week: Marigaye Guidry Cooper says volunteerism gives purpose

The Volunteer of the Week is Marigaye Guidry Cooper. She is married to Jay Cooper and they attend ...

News

Organizers: Antique event had ‘quintessential Southern charm’

The inaugural A Southern Antiques Affair was a success, organizers say. Attendees not only enjoyed the plethora of ...

News

Young Professionals team with Extra Table for meal distribution

The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group is teaming up with a state agency to make ...

News

It’s a sign!: Longtime restaurant gets new artwork

Mamma’s Super Burger, located on the corner of Openwood and Main streets, is a Vicksburg staple, but even ...

Opinion

On The Shelf: Exploring women’s, children’s health through newest nonfiction selections

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library.  This week ...

News

Volunteer of the Week: Becky Jabour builds community through volunteerism

The Volunteer of the Week is Becky Jabour. Jabour is a native of Hazlehurst. She is a retired ...

News

International Paper grant to aid in Good Shepherd gym construction

International Paper’s Vicksburg Mill has awarded a $50,000 capital campaign grant to Good Shepherd, an agency that serves ...

News

A Southern Antiques Affair coming this weekend; deadline for tickets is midnight Wednesday

Vicksburg is set to play host to A Southern Antiques Affair, an event that is sure to entertain, ...

News

USACE Vicksburg District’s Arkabutla Lake accepting applications for Physically Challenged Hunt

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced dates for the 34th annual Arkabutla Lake ...

News

‘My best day’: Longtime mail carrier talks career, last day on job

John “J.C.” Conerly had worked for the U.S. Postal Service for nearly 45 years to the day when ...

Lifestyles

On The Shelf: Exploring historical events, the human connection with these selections

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library.  This week ...

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