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‘We give them every opportunity’: City official explains process for derelict properties

When the calendar rolled over to the new fiscal year Oct. 1, City of Vicksburg officials said among ...

Local

Warm wishes for Thanksgiving: Knights of Columbus donates winter coats

Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful, but members of Vicksburg’s Knights of Columbus Council 898 said this ...

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Giving thanks: CSUMC Playschool students prepare for holiday

Whether it’s turkey, dressing and all the trimmings or a smorgasbord of family favorites, Thanksgiving is typically celebrated ...

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Mayfield launches DREAM initiative aimed at combatting crime among youth, providing brighter future

Vicksburg’s Ward 1 Alderman Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield announced Monday the launch of the DREAM initiative, a comprehensive program ...

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SHAF to host 13th Annual THANKSgiving Veterans Lunch

The Southern Heritage Air Foundation (SHAF) will host its 13th Annual THANKSgiving Veterans Lunch Tuesday at noon. SHAF ...

Faith

Local groups host Thanksgiving food giveaways

Many faith-based groups operate with Matthew 25:35 & 40 from the Bible in mind. In this verse, Jesus ...

Local

‘A journey through darkness and light’: Plans for VNMP interpretive center unveiled

When members of the National Park Service, the Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park and the Mississippi ...

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Fentanyl, firearms land Vicksburg man in court

A Vicksburg man made his initial appearance in court Friday after a traffic stop landed him in jail ...

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‘A voice for those who are voiceless’: Marcus Boyd fired up about autism awareness

Noted autism activist Marcus Boyd moved to Vicksburg about seven months ago. “I’ve been an autism activist for ...

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ADA access ramp now open at courthouse

Improvements to access for people with disabilities have been completed at the Warren County Courthouse in compliance with ...

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Holiday Pop-Up Market coming to Vicksburg

The holiday season just got a little more festive. Beginning Saturday and running through Dec. 29, the Vicksburg-Warren ...

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‘A loving, giving person’: Rodney Dillamar remembered as mentor

Rodney Dillamar, who passed away Monday, Nov. 11, at the age of 64, will always be remembered by ...

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Discussing the issues: Legislative panel talks key goals for 2025

As the 2025 legislative session in Mississippi approaches its January 7 start date, members representing Warren County convened ...

Sports

Vicksburg vs. Warren Central will be Red Carpet Bowl game in 2025 and ’26

The River City Rivalry is about to become the Red Carpet Bowl. The Red Carpet Bowl’s organizing committee ...

News

Branning visits River City ahead of runoff

State Sen. Jenifer Branning was in Vicksburg Wednesday ahead of next week’s runoff election for the seat on ...

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Traffic stop yields guns, drugs

The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) on Wednesday made two arrests following a traffic stop that led to the ...

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BOMA okays security contract

Security in downtown Vicksburg has been beefed up after the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in October announced ...

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Community invited to Red Kettle kickoff event

The Salvation Army is extending a community-wide invitation to join in its annual holiday celebration, kicking off its ...

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Big win in Little Six: WCJH Vikings honored for football championship

The Warren Central Junior High School Vikings football team was recognized during Friday’s regular meeting of the Vicksburg ...

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Chief of police addresses incidents at Vicksburg Walmart

Vicksburg Chief of Police Penny Jones took to social media Tuesday to address a pair of unrelated incidents ...

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83% of VWSD 3rd graders pass reading assessment for 2023-24 school year

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has announced that 83.4% of Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) third graders ...

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VWSD high school juniors’ spring 2024 ACT results released

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has released ACT results of Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) high school ...

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First annual Cruzin’ on the River benefits local charities

A new event benefiting local charities held its inaugural outing over the weekend at Blackburn Motors in Vicksburg. ...

Local

Mississippi College changing its name, dropping football program

After 200 years, Mississippi’s oldest institution of higher learning is changing its name, dropping its storied football program, ...

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3 sentenced Friday in circuit court

Three men received sentences Friday in Warren County Circuit Court in front of Ninth Judicial District Circuit Court ...

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Holy Trinity Turkey Dinner Classic: a tradition of giving

Coming up next week, Thursday, Nov. 21, Holy Trinity Episcopal of Vicksburg will hold its annual Turkey Dinner ...

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Spirit of giving: 2024 Reindeer Run set for Dec. 7

Registration is already underway for the 6th Annual 5K Reindeer Run and Walk 5, an event that benefits ...

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Gray settling in as new VCC executive director

Donna Gray became the new executive director at the Vicksburg Convention Center (VCC) in the middle of June. ...

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