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Sports Force Parks to be renamed Key City Park

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has been selected by the City of Vicksburg as the operating partner for its ...

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Flaggs, Monsour send message in wake of Waffle House safety change: ‘Don’t scare the public’

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. and Ward 2 Alderman Alex Monsour each used a recent announcement from a ...

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Mayfield to begin series of ‘listening sessions’

Vicksburg Ward 1 Alderman Thomas Mayfield will begin a series of town hall-style meetings dubbed “Listening Sessions” Wednesday. ...

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Bona Vox choral group to perform in Vicksburg

Bona Vox, a choral group made up of young professionals from Louisiana, will perform in Vicksburg this week. ...

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Vicksburg Waffle House locations switch to weekend to-go hours, citing safety concerns

In a post to social media, Waffle House officials have announced a change to its weekend store hours ...

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Jailer killed on duty memorialized 50 years later: the story of A. ‘Holly’ Koerper

When Warren County jailer A. “Holly” Koerper reported to work at 6 a.m. on the morning of July ...

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Flaggs clarifies opinion on altering form of city government: ‘I am not in support of changing’

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. on Saturday issued public statements he said were aimed at clarifying his position ...

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Come take a ride: Magnolia Carriage Rides & Tours now open in Vicksburg

Down by the riverside, a burgundy carriage pulled by two white Percheron mules gracefully navigates the historic streets ...

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Photo gallery: Vicksburg celebrates Fourth of July

There was plenty of music, food, games and fun Thursday in downtown Vicksburg as a crowd descended onto ...

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50 years later: Vicksburg remembers fallen firefighters with memorial service

The lives of four Vicksburg firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice half a century ago were celebrated Wednesday ...

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Annual 4th of July Bike Parade to be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Glenwood Circle Park

The annual Glenwood Circle 4th of July Bike Parade will be held Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. at ...

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Pair of suspects in deadly string of shootings make court appearance

Two men facing murder charges in relation to a deadly string of shootings in and around Vicksburg in ...

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State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages firework safety this Independence Day

The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is encouraging firework safety this Independence Day for both professional shows and ...

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Fourth of July activities planned for Vicksburg

A free patriotic concert will kick off the Fourth of July festivities beginning at 2 p.m. June 30 ...

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‘His wits and his words’: Strand Theatre to feature films about famed mule trader

An event coming to the Strand Theatre in July will feature two short films about Vicksburg’s Ray Lum, ...

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VPD investigating Friday night shooting

Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is investigating a shooting that took place Friday night following an event at the ...

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Suspects in deadly shooting make initial court appearance

Three suspects allegedly involved in a string of deadly shootings in Vicksburg and the surrounding areas in early ...

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‘God’s got me’: Glasper is on mission of hope

Throughout his life, Willie Glasper has experienced many joys, as well as many struggles. Being faced with a ...

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Yazoo Backwater Study requests public feedback on Draft Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has announced the publication of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement ...

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Oakes retires from WCEC

Vicksburg native Donald Oakes retired from the Warren County Election Commission (WCEC) in April after four decades of ...

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Learn to Swim continues as temps rise (with photo gallery)

The second session of the American Red Cross’ Learn to Swim program began Monday at City Pool. The ...

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National Military Park to commemorate surrender of Vicksburg

Beginning Friday, July 5, and running through Sunday, July 7, Vicksburg National Military Park and Friends of Vicksburg ...

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Bates, Lindsay lead Warren Central’s pack to victory at Night Run 5K

Warren Central cross country coach Chris Bates gave his team two options for their training run on Saturday. ...

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Pollinator Palooza highlights ‘thriving environment’

Vicksburg Farmers’ Market held a special version of its weekly showing at Washington Street Park Saturday morning, holding ...

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ERDC Alumni Association awards 9 scholarships

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Alumni Association announced the winners of their 2024 scholarships ...

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Hopkins, Fondren, Sigh honored at MMSA awards luncheon

It was a big day for Vicksburg program leaders Thursday afternoon in Jackson. The Mississippi Main Street Association ...

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‘Deep significance’: VFD to hold 50th anniversary memorial service

Half a century after an incident that ultimately claimed the lives of four Vicksburg firefighters, the department will ...

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Mayfield sworn in as Ward 1 alderman

Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield was sworn into office as the new alderman of Vicksburg’s Ward 1 during a special ...

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