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New Miss Mississippi ready to share her message

It may have been a sleepless night, but for the newly crowned 2019 Miss Mississippi Mary Margaret Hyer ...

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Hyer crowned 2019 Miss Mississippi

While there may have been a few changes in this year’s Miss Mississippi Competition, it didn’t change the ...

Local

City reviewing proposals for sidewalk, parking upgrades near depot

City officials will review proposals from three engineering firms and select a company to prepare the design and ...

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Pageant debut set for junior performers

The feedback was heard. This year the Miss Mississippi Pageant is returning dancers and entertainers to the stage ...

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Miss Mississippi Pageant’s success lies with its volunteers

The success of the Miss Mississippi Pageant is dependent on those who serve as volunteers. Whether serving as ...

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Residents have the chance Thursday to ride NRoute free

Vicksburg residents will be able to ride NRoute’s buses for free Thursday during the transportation system’s observance of ...

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Ritz on the River closes in on sellout

It’s 3 p.m. Monday, and a quick review of Ticketmaster shows just six tickets are left. Those six ...

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Youth crownings kick off pageant week

The annual Miss Mississippi Pageant culminates with the crowning of the next Miss Mississippi, who will go on ...

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Federal disaster declaration requested by state delegation

WASHINGTON — Mississippi’s congressional delegation sent a letter to President Trump Monday requesting full consideration of Mississippi Governor ...

Crime

Drummond Street shooting suspect surrenders to police

Bond has been set at $200,000 for a Utica man charged with drive-by shooting and shooting into an ...

News

Branch reflects on year as Miss Mississippi

It takes a special young woman to be crowned Miss Mississippi, and Asya Branch has served her state ...

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Changes, big and small, welcome contestants and audiences

The Miss Mississippi Pageant will begin its 62nd year in Vicksburg Wednesday at the Vicksburg Convention Center. This ...

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Downtown set to host Second Saturdays

Something new is planned for downtown Vicksburg. Second Saturdays, a monthly festival designed to showcase the River City’s ...

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Vicksburg National Military Park to host living history weekend

The Vicksburg National Military Park will present a living history weekend on June 15 and 16 from 10 ...

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Mississippi Blues Trail Marker honoring Ferris unveiled

Historian and Vicksburg native Dr. William R. Ferris was honored with the placement of a Mississippi Blues Trail ...

Crime

Police unveil surveillance trailers

In a matter of moments, officials with the Vicksburg Police Department could have eyes on an event, high-crime ...

News

Ambulance service marks five decades of service

A Vicksburg Fire Department ambulance, whether parked at a fire station or en route to a call, is ...

BREAKING NEWS

Police now searching for drive-by shooting suspects

On Monday, Vicksburg Police responded at around 12:14 p.m. to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of ...

Downtown Vicksburg

‘Steel Magnolias’ to bloom Wednesday

Thirty years ago, “Steel Magnolias” hit the big screen. However, before it became a blockbuster hit, it was ...

Downtown Vicksburg

One injured in Monday afternoon shooting

Vicksburg Police are holding two people for questioning about a running gun battle that occurred Monday afternoon on ...

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Photo Gallery: Inaugural Vicksburg Fest

Downtown Vicksburg

Learn to Swim program goes on despite lifeguard shortage

Sylvia Gurtowski sat in her office at City Pool, a little frazzled but defiant. A shortage of certified ...

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VicksburgFest watching weather closely

What is the opposite of a rain dance? Whatever it is, officials with the inaugural VicksburgFest are hoping ...

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City, cruise line working riverfront development deal

American Cruise Lines is looking to develop an agreement with the city for docking space at the Vicksburg ...

Downtown Vicksburg

Golding debuts ‘Life Between the Levees’

The men and women who navigate the rivers are a special breed. Riverboat captains are away from home ...

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Efforts under way to repair fallen statue

The Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign have begun a fundraising campaign to repair the ...

Crime

Vicksburg Police to debut new drone

The Vicksburg Police Department’s ability to protect and serve the public has improved, thanks  to a 13.5-pound machine ...

News

Blues Trail to honor Ferris

Historian and Vicksburg native Dr. William R. Ferris will receive a Mississippi Blues Trail Marker designation Tuesday, May ...

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