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The American Queen returns to service with stops in Vicksburg

The American Queen paddle wheeler riverboat is back in service after an 18-month hiatus and stopped in Vicksburg earlier ...

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The Vicksburg preserves history while creating modern living

Vicksburg’s oldest standing hotel, which has been converted to apartments, is in the process of renovations by its ...

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Outlook: Vicksburg Theatre Guild ‘cuts loose’ with latest stage production

In the small town of Bomont, a local pastor rails against Rock and Roll music and forbids dancing. ...

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City of Vicksburg ordinance would require businesses to mount video cameras

Video cameras will soon be required at all Vicksburg businesses and shopping centers with parking lots containing 25 ...

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New Bakery in town: The Sweets-Easy showcases confections with a kick

Using his entrepreneurial skills and a lifelong passion for all things cooking and baking, a Vicksburg resident opened ...

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Aldermen: Bids for Levee Street improvements higher than budgeted amount

Plans for proposed improvements to the Levee Street area may be delayed after bids for the work came ...

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Attic Gallery Celebrating 50 years this fall

Lesley Silver’s Attic Gallery in historic downtown Vicksburg is celebrating its 50th anniversary in October as Mississippi’s oldest ...

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Vicksburg’s Riverfront gets cleaning, months of silt accumulation removed

Vicksburg’s riverfront underwent cleaning Friday as a barge-mounted track hoe began removing months of accumulated silt along the ...

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Outlook: Lifetime movie filmed in Vicksburg highlights town, its people

Vicksburg has served as a backdrop for several movies, most notably “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” which starred ...

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Vicksburg’s sales tax revenue exceeds 2020 for third month

For the third consecutive month, Vicksburg’s sales tax revenue for the 2021 fiscal year exceeded collections for the ...

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Westside Theatre Foundation presents “Little Shop of Horrors” after pandemic hiatus

Something is growing at the Stand Theatre, and it’s not just the excitement over actors returning to the stage.  The ...

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Reported overturned boat turns out to be log in Yazoo Diversion Canal

Warren County authorities took to the water Friday afternoon after receiving a 911 call from a person standing ...

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Vicksburg’s June sales tax, gaming revenue up from 2020

Vicksburg’s sales tax revenue has exceeded collections from the 2020 fiscal year for the second month, according to ...

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Vicksburg Civil War Museum finds success in customers embracing history

The Vicksburg Civil War Museum has now been open for several months, and owner Charles Pendleton said business ...

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Let Freedom Ring: Special events at Vicksburg National Military Park and Downtown mark July Fourth weekend

Cannons, camels and fireworks will be on display this weekend. Warren County residents spending the July Fourth weekend ...

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City of Vicksburg sponsoring First Friday Block Party downtown

Come on downtown and get your groove on this Friday. The city of Vicksburg is sponsoring a First ...

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Miss Mississippi Holly Brand: title is a childhood dream come true

Even after her name was called, the crown was placed on her head and an evening of festivities ...

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Miss Golden Triangle Holly Brand wins Miss Mississippi Title

The winner of the 2021 Miss Mississippi Competition and recipient of a $10,000 scholarship provided by Ameristar Casino ...

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Top 10 finalists announced for 2021 Miss Mississippi

The last night of the Miss Mississippi Competition is underway and those named in the top 10 are: ...

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Mary Margaret Hyer reflects on one-of-a-kind reign as Miss Mississippi 2019-2020

After being crowned the 2019 Miss Mississippi, Mary Margaret Hyer knew there were changes coming. Miss America had ...

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Miss Mississippi 2021: Miss Jones County, Miss Pine Belt win in third preliminary phase

The third round of the Miss Mississippi preliminary competitions came to a close Friday night at the Vicksburg ...

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Miss Mississippi 2021: Miss Pontotoc Ridge, Miss Golden Triangle win in second preliminary phase

The second round of the Miss Mississippi preliminary competitions came to a close Thursday night at the Vicksburg ...

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Vicksburg Main Street, Chopping Block win Mississippi Main Street award

Vicksburg Main Street and ax-throwing facility The Chopping Block won the 2021 Outstanding Business award from the Mississippi ...

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‘This is so fun’: Miss Mississippi production team behind-the-scenes

When the lights go down and the curtain goes up, 39 candidates will compete for the crown of ...

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PHOTO GALLERY: Miss Mississippi Parade rolls in Downtown Vicksburg

The Miss Mississippi Parade braved threats of inclement weather to roll into Downtown Vicksburg on Monday evening. The ...

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Miss Mississippi Parade moved to 5 p.m. Monday due to weather

The start time for the Miss Mississippi Parade, which will roll down Washington Street Monday evening, has been ...

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Outlook: Miss Mississippi Hostesses continue tradition of more than 60 years

When Vicksburg was awarded the contract to host the Miss Mississippi Pageant in 1958, the Vicksburg Junior Chamber ...

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Vicksburg’s Star-Spangled Night Run scheduled for June 19

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) presents the 4th Annual “Star-Spangled Night Run in Vicksburg.” This event, which ...

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