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The legacy of Miss Clotee’s biscuits continues with demonstration at Catfish Row Museum

“Miss Clotee raised us. We loved her dearly.” Those words came from a member of the audience Saturday ...

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American Queen Voyages announces bankruptcy following abrupt closure; cites pandemic as leading cause of financial instability

American Queen Voyages (AQV) on Friday formally announced it will cease operations and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. ...

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Economic impact of American Queen shutdown will be felt locally

While the exact nature of what led American Queen Voyages to abruptly cease operations earlier this week has ...

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Story Ebersole to share Ms. Clotee’s ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ biscuit recipe at Catfish Row Museum

By Jim Beaugez Of the hundreds of columns the late journalist Laurin Stamm penned about Vickburg’s culinary life, ...

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Looking back: West side of the 1000 block of Washington Street

The west side of the 1000 block of Washington Street is devoid of buildings today and the hill ...

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Warren County Land Records: February 5 to February 12

Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of Feb. 5 to Feb. 12. Warranty ...

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Black History Month: Vicksburg native brings West African drumming to the River City

Vicksburg native Jerry Jenkins has spent years traveling and learning the nuances of different cultures, customs, and traditions. ...

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2024 Mardi Gras parade float winners named

More than 30 floats took part in this year’s Mardi Gras parade Monday night in downtown Vicksburg. Downtown ...

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Weather no match for 2024 Mardi Gras parade

Despite a postponement due to rain that didn’t quite materialize Saturday and a cold and windy forecast Monday ...

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On The Shelf: A smorgasbord of knowledge awaits you in these new Adult Nonfiction titles

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

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Good neighbors: River City Rescue Mission thankful for local storm donations; still in need of support

When River City Rescue Mission Executive Director Earnie Hall put out the call to the community in January ...

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12th Annual Carnaval De Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-off winners named

There was a literal packed house at the 12th Annual Carnaval De Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-off Saturday ...

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Mardi Gras Parade Rescheduled to Monday at 5:30 p.m.

The annual Mardi Gras parade originally scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m., and then canceled for inclement weather, ...

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Reeves declares Feb. 11-17 Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has declared Feb. 11-17, Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. Last year, Mississippi ...

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Black History Month: West African drumming coming to Catfish Row Museum

On a recent trip to Baton Rouge, Vicksburg native Jerry Jenkins experienced the power of the rolling West ...

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On The Shelf: This week’s must reads are Young Adult Fiction but great for all ages

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

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Winners announced for 14th Annual Chili for Children Cookoff

Hundreds turned out for the 14th annual Chili for Children Cookoff, which began at 10 a.m. at Washington ...

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Chili for Children Cookoff today at Washington Street Park

The annual Chili for Children Cookoff has arrived and will officially get underway today (Saturday, Feb. 3) at ...

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Parade prep: Mayfield named Mardi Gras King; Bullard, Marascalco named queens

The Vicksburg Main Street Program has announced this year’s Mardi Gras King and Queens as it prepares for ...

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Vicksburg PD continues vandalism investigation

When the sun came up Tuesday morning in Vicksburg, it didn’t take long for the police department to ...

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Cutting the ribbon: Sweet Baby Loves Boutique opens downtown

When Vicksburg’s newest downtown business, Sweet Baby Loves Boutique, cut its ribbon at its official opening Thursday afternoon, ...

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Expanding the arts: Tucker teaches printmaking for kids at Catfish Row Museum

Local artist Kate Hamel Tucker was on hand at Catfish Row Museum Saturday for the second of her ...

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Civil War Museum vandalized overnight

An act of vandalism at the Vicksburg Civil War Museum in downtown didn’t do any significant damage to ...

Lifestyles

BTS Bash set table for big weekend

The table was set for a fun weekend of new experiences Thursday at Levee Street Warehouse, with Vicksburg ...

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BTS Bash kicks off first event in Vicksburg

Southern women are known for their penchant for setting an elegant table, but ladies below the Mason-Dixon Line ...

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Second Saturday highlights weekend in downtown

Vicksburg Main Street’s first Second Saturday event of 2024 slipped in just before this week’s winter weather and ...

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It has begun: Vicksburg residents officially reporting snow

The snow is officially falling in Warren County, as local residents have begun reporting winter precipitation in various ...

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Legacy left: Musician Mark Doyle laid to rest

Vicksburg musician Mark Doyle died Jan. 4, 2024, at the age of 60. Raised and educated in Chicago, ...

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