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Test to allow nighttime pedestrian traffic on Washington Street may begin this weekend

The city of Vicksburg is considering blocking off a portion of Washington Street this weekend to allow more ...

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For more than three decades, these drivers delivered

For more than 30 years, Bobby Grace and Wayne Lewis have been running their routes and delivering packages ...

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Warren County spared the worst of Laura’s wrath

Hurricane Laura blew past Warren County on its way north, causing minor damage to the area. Laura came ...

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VNMP’s volunteer program honored by the National Park Service

The National Park Service announced Tuesday the volunteer program at the Vicksburg National Military Park was awarded the ...

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New promotional banners installed along main Vicksburg streets

Crews with the city of Vicksburg worked Monday to install new banners along some of the entryways into ...

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Vicksburg National Military Park welcomes new Chief of Interpretation

Vicksburg National Military Park Superintendent Bill Justice announced Monday the appointment of Brendan Wilson as the park’s Chief ...

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After months of decline, local tourism industry shows signs of rebounding

Laura Beth Strickland and her team at the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau have had a challenge they ...

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Couple paddling Mississippi: ‘There’s so much good in the world’

It’s the challenge of a lifetime for Nate Denofre. “I’m pretty tough, but this is pushing my limits,” ...

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‘Our city has lost a giant of a person’ with the death of Yolande Robbins

Vicksburg lost one of its voices and a chronicler of its past with the death Aug. 21 of ...

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Second Saturday organizers say event is ‘in a holding pattern’

Due to concerns about COVID-19, the monthly Second Saturdays came to a halt, and while there were attempts ...

Downtown Vicksburg

City’s sales tax collections have rebounded, nearly level with 2019

For the second month, Vicksburg’s sales tax collections have exceeded collections for the same period in 2019, showing ...

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Organizers cancel Bricks and Spokes due to COVID-19 concerns

One of the passing signs of fall each year — at least for the past decade — has ...

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Management announces temporary closure of Margaritaville Vicksburg

In a letter to employees Tuesday, Margaritaville Vicksburg CEO Gary Blanton announced the hotel in downtown Vicksburg would ...

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Local officials commemorate the centennial anniversary of 19th Amendment

“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the ...

Vicksburg

City, Main Street remove public benches from downtown

Public seating throughout downtown Vicksburg will be at a premium moving forward after Downtown Vicksburg and the city ...

Downtown Vicksburg

Watch: Vicksburg Theatre Guild set to perform ‘The Sound of Music’

Alaina Fordice was jumping around her house after learning she was chosen as the lead in the Vicksburg ...

Local

Vicksburg Living wants to feature your family’s pets in upcoming edition

They say dogs are a man’s best friend. This may be true, but pets — beloved members of ...

Downtown Vicksburg

Kolb was truly a great ambassador for the city of Vicksburg

Bertha R. Kolb was a woman who loved life, traveling, soaking up the scenery and trying new things. ...

Downtown Vicksburg

East Avenue to be closed to through traffic beginning Monday

A main cut-through for those looking to get from Mission 66 to Cherry Street will be blocked beginning ...

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Archery course is right on target for city’s youth

Hitting the bullseye takes practice. It also takes disciple to learn how to shoot with a bow and ...

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Dog attack in downtown Vicksburg raises concerns

In early July, an unleashed pit bull attacked a Chihuahua at the corner of China and Washington streets. ...

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Producers for documentary about race in America to hear stories in Vicksburg

Editor’s note: Due to rain, the conversation will be filmed at Vicksburg City Park and Pavilion, 100 Army ...

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Looking back: The story behind Dr. Harper and the house he built

The house, once owned by Dr. T.J. Harper, was built in 1866 by Dr. Thomas J. Harper and ...

Business

Mutual Credit Union’s annual Shred Day scheduled for Wednesday

Identity theft is devastating. Not only can it be financially harmful, but it is also a hassle to ...

Business

The Chopping Block brings ax throwing to downtown Vicksburg

As of Saturday, there is a new game in town — ax throwing. The Chopping Block, located at ...

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Vicksburg officer, concerned citizens team up to save a woman’s life Friday

The actions of a Vicksburg police officer, along with the help of concerned citizens, Friday afternoon helped save ...

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Jackson Street Community Center to be named in honor of former alderwoman

The Jackson Street Community Center, which has served the youth of Vicksburg for 18 years, is getting a ...

Business

McRaven named ‘Creepiest Place in Mississippi’ by The Travel Channel

The Travel Channel has just confirmed what Vicksburg has known for generations; McRaven is creepy and now comes ...

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