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Community makes plans to begin displaying ‘In God We Trust’ flag

There is just one formality left before Mississippi’s new state flag — the “In God We Trust” flag ...

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Manhunt for murder suspect continues, U.S. Marshals now involved

Nearly a month ago, 31-year-old Wade Carter was shot and killed outside of LD’s Bar and Lounge in ...

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Vicksburg’s sales tax figures continue growth over 2019

October sales tax revenue disbursements to the city from the Mississippi Department of Revenue totaled $14,241 more than ...

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Beck House a lasting legacy of a dedicated public servant and business leader

The Beck House, located on the northeast corner of South and Adams streets, is the best example of ...

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Election officials report ‘great problem’ of large voter turnout

Election officials said they have experienced only one problem so far on this election day — and it ...

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City allows LD’s to reopen despite opposition from Alderman Monsour

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday ratified an agreement that allows LD’s Bar and Lounge to ...

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Officials: Halloween crowds noticeably smaller in the midst of pandemic

At a time when masks are required and residents urged to spend more time outdoors, Halloween and trick-or-treating ...

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Annual report shows just how hard COVID-19 impacted the Vicksburg Convention Center

The motto for the Vicksburg Convention Center has long been “going beyond your expectations.” It has been that ...

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Attic Gallery’s latest art show moved online, remains open

“Balance” was the theme of the Attic Gallery’s latest show, which opened Oct. 23. While the gallery did ...

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City’s mask mandate to be extended through at least Dec. 2

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. made official what he had alluded to for weeks Friday when he said ...

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Acclaimed artist H.C. Porter invites collectors to online lottery

H.C. Porter has a deep connection to Mississippi and to Vicksburg. The nationally acclaimed artist has a gallery ...

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Community starts to rally around teen who was robbed at gunpoint

Kofi Louis, a seventh-grade student at Vicksburg Junior High School, is a boy who smiles, who plays and ...

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Flag to fly over Old Highway 80 Bridge in honor of naval service, retirement

In honor of his retirement from the U.S. Navy, Christopher Rials’ family did something special, something that can ...

Business

Officials announce Riverbend Hotel will soon open downtown

Downtown Vicksburg is just weeks away from once again being able to offer hotel accommodations. Officials with Lodging ...

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Flaggs proposes plan that would allow LD’s to reopen

LD’s Bar and Lounge, the site of a number of altercations, including one on Oct. 9 that saw ...

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Downtown Vicksburg’s culinary scene set to welcome Relish

Vicksburg natives Jason and James Penley are embarking on a new adventure. While the brothers have worked extensively ...

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Adolph Rose Antiques to close; building to be sold

Malcolm Allred and his wife Karen walked through the collection of antiques and collectibles on the first floor ...

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Watch: Emergency units respond to vehicle fire

Thanks to the actions of a bystander, a local motorist was uninjured when his vehicle burst into flames ...

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Convention Center announces Breakfast with Santa is happening

In a year where so many events have been postponed or canceled, the Vicksburg Convention Center announced that ...

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Salvation Army’s annual Soup and Sandwich Luncheon postponed

This year would have marked the 41st annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, but due ...

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SCHF schedules Kids in the Kitchen Halloween

It’s time once again for your little ghosts and goblins to learn a few kitchen tricks to cook ...

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Victim shot twice Tuesday at LD’s dies from his injuries

The late Tuesday night shooting that led to the temporary closure of a downtown Vicksburg bar, has now ...

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Flaggs on LD’s: I plan to address it once and for all

The man wanted in connection to a Tuesday night shooting at LD’s Bar and Lounge in downtown Vicksburg, ...

Crime

Police identify suspect connected to shooting at LD’s

A 29-year-old Vicksburg man is wanted in connection to a late Tuesday night shooting at LD’s Bar and ...

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City shuts down LD’s following Tuesday night shooting

An altercation late Tuesday night at LD’s Bar and Lounge in downtown Vicksburg left three individuals with gunshot ...

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Strand Theatre, Martin’s At Midtown, to host film festival

The Strand Theatre will once again play host to the Manhattan Short Film Festival. The screening of the ...

Local

Shoppers pack downtown Vicksburg for Old Court House Museum Flea Market

For 10-year-old Bella McGahey, tending a booth at The Old Court House Museum Flea Market is a family ...

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Flaggs extends emergency declaration, relaxes restrictions on businesses

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said Friday he is extending the city’s COVID-19 emergency declaration for another month but ...

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