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The gift of literacy: United Way of West Central Mississippi’s LEARN Program empowers third graders

United Way of West Central Mississippi has announced the winners of the bookmark contest and the continued success ...

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Lessons for leftovers: Author, restaurant pro to demonstrate how to bring new life to old meals

Susanne Duplantis, a 20-year veteran of the restaurant and catering business, began working through her breakthrough idea on ...

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Finishing strong: Classics in the Courtyard wraps up spring series at SCHF

Friday’s pleasant weather was an added bonus for a crowd that showed up at the Southern Cultural Heritage ...

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A medley of motherhood: Celebrating different kinds of moms on Mother’s Day

An ode to Mother’s Day: There are all kinds of mothers. There are mothers who are tall and ...

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In the he ‘art’ of the city: Mulberry hosts MSC Women in Arts showcase

On May 2, the Mississippi State Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts hosted the ...

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Looking back: Grayson and Jennie Dyer House

This Craftsman style house at 1642 Chambers Street was built for William Grayson and Jennie Lane Dyer in ...

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‘Benefits and blessings’: Special Prom, Special Olympics go hand in hand

Attending prom is like a rite of passage for most high school students. So, when Lucy Young, Kathy ...

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Baine, Beesley to wed

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Glazier Baine III of Ridgeland, announce the engagement of their daughter, Barrett Olivia Baine, ...

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Navigating ‘The Great Loop’: Texas man docks in Vicksburg amid cross-country voyage

Austin native Thomas Graves docked his small sailboat in Vicksburg for several nights this week on his way ...

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On The Shelf: Dive into some serial fiction selections

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

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City of Vicksburg provides updates on summer projects

Officials with the City of Vicksburg this week said several projects aimed at improving the quality of life ...

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Making a splash: Vicksburg City Pool, American Red Cross to hold Learn to Swim program

The Vicksburg City Pool is preparing to launch its 2024 swimming lessons sessions in June and Director Sylvia ...

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Volunteer of the Week: Alicia Cruthirds believes volunteerism connects people

The Volunteer of the Week is Alicia Cruthirds. Cruthirds was born and raised in Vicksburg. She is the ...

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Pet of the Week: This sweet girl is looking for a furever home

Tan chihuahua mix female. Very sweet and doesn’t mind other dogs or cats. She is available for adoption ...

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Chillin’ in the Hills returns for second May outing

Organizers of the Chillin’ in the Hills 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run are gearing up for what ...

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Bumgarner crowned Miss Mississippi’s Teen 2024

After three rounds of competition over the weekend at Vicksburg’s Ardis T. Williams Sr. Auditorium, Miss Pine Belt’s ...

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Classics in the Courtyard kicks off spring series at SCHF

The first in this year’s spring series of Classics in the Courtyard at the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation ...

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Renowned angler, host speaks at Rotary Club; gives preview of upcoming catfish tourney

The Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters catfish tournament will make its return to Vicksburg this summer and the ...

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Today’s the day: Vicksburg Arts & Music Festival is underway

The third annual Vicksburg Arts and Music Festival kicked off Friday night at the Vicksburg Convention Center and ...

Lifestyles

VICKSBURG LIVING: Simply spring recipes

Strawberry Salad Ingredients 3/4 cup toasted and salted pecans 12 ounces marinated, quartered artichoke hearts, drained 10 ounces fresh baby ...

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Volunteer of the Week: Kristi Gordon believes in making a difference for children

This week’s Volunteer of the Week is Kristi Gordon. Gordon is a native of Vicksburg and works as ...

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Looking back: The Shlenker House

In August 1902, David Jacob and Maude Rice Shlenker bought the “old Arthur homestead” at 2212 Cherry Street ...

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Saluting a hero: WWII veteran honored with flag-raising ceremony

The Army and Navy Club of Vicksburg drew a crowd to the overlook at the Mississippi Welcome Center ...

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Pet of the Week: I am Batman and I am in need a furever Bat Cave

Batman is a two-year-old pitbull. He is good with other dogs but isn’t too fond of cats. He ...

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On the shelf: Come discover our new Adult Fiction titles

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

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Farewell, Chief: Remembering the legacy of Richard Marcus Sr.

Richard Marcus Sr., respected and beloved community member and businessman, passed away March 17 at the age of ...

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Volunteer of the Week: Leigh Conerly is working to make the need for animal shelters a thing of the past

Our Volunteer of the Week is Leigh Conerly. Leigh has been doing pet rescue much of her life. ...

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Cooking and culture: St. Al students study Spanish language through food

St. Aloysius High School’s Spanish II teacher Vivian Velazquez knows the best way to a student’s head is ...

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