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VFD putting extra measures in place ahead of Francine

The Vicksburg Fire Department is preparing for any uptick in activity as a result of Tropical Storm Francine. ...

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Destination Downtown will go on despite weather

Although the weather forecast does not look promising, Destination Downtown is still scheduled to take place beginning Wednesday ...

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City employee pulled to safety after being trapped in well at sewer pump station

A City of Vicksburg employee was transported to the emergency room Tuesday morning after falling into a well ...

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New, exciting titles featured from the Young Adult collection

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. “Ash’s Cabin” ...

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Iconic actor, Mississippi native James Earl Jones dies at age 93

James Earl Jones, a Mississippi native who was one of America’s most beloved actors, died Monday. He was ...

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Are bears becoming a problem in Mississippi?

Following the recent sighting of a black bear near the Old Courthouse Museum in Vicksburg, some residents may ...

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Warren County EMA: Be prepared for Francine

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is encouraging Mississippians to prepare now for flash flooding ahead of Tropical ...

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By the numbers: VCVB stats for July

At the August 22 board meeting of the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau (VCVB), visitor reports for July ...

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Porter’s Chapel Homecoming Court announced

Th  Porter’s Chapel Academy Homecoming Court will be presented at halftime on Sept. 13, during the Eagles’ 7 ...

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Faith in action: Warren Baptist Association steps up to help victims of bus crash

Early last Saturday morning (Aug. 31),  a horrific bus accident claimed the lives of seven people, injured more ...

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Balloon release, fundraisers set up for pair killed in Sunday car crash

Fundraisers to help generate money for final expenses and other needs following the deaths of two young people ...

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VFD quickly neutralizes vehicle fire

A vehicle that quickly became fully involved Thursday in the parking lot of a business on Letitia Street ...

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Crack a book: Local library, barber shop partner to promote literacy

What do you get when you take a community gathering spot, add a lot of children with time ...

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1 injured in train derailment in Vicksburg

Authorities are still on the scene of a train derailment in the area of Mulberry and Oak streets, ...

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Vicksburg to host Destination Downtown event

Vicksburg is preparing to welcome 300 visitors to the city for Destination Downtown, a conference focusing on downtown ...

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VPD searching for suspect who led authorities on Wednesday car chase

Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is searching for the suspect who led officers and deputies with the Warren County ...

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Vicksburg National Military Park to increase access to USS Cairo Museum, adjust Visitor Center days of operation

Beginning Oct. 2, Vicksburg National Military Park will implement adjustments to the days of operation for the main ...

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Vicksburg resident publishes book

Vicksburg resident and author Richard “Gene” Dukes has recently published “The Forgotten Son” with Newman Springs Publishing. Dukes, ...

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Car crashes claim 15 lives over Labor Day weekend

Car crashes claimed a total of 15 lives across Mississippi over the Labor Day weekend and residents of ...

Lifestyles

Supper on the ‘Sip sells out; United Way warns of scammers, gives info for waitlist

United Way of West Central Mississippi Executive Director Michele Connelly said this year’s Supper on the ‘Sip event ...

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Volunteer of the Week: Blackburn believes volunteerism shows character

The Volunteer of the Week is Brother Blackburn. Blackburn was born and raised in Vicksburg. He graduated from ...

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Community comes together to aid victims of deadly bus crash

The sun had scarcely risen over Warren County Saturday morning when local officials and residents alike began working ...

Lifestyles

Artistic endeavor: Vicksburg Art Association set to kick off 2024-25 season

The Vicksburg Art Association is gearing up for the 2024-25 season and this year’s programing is set to ...

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MHP identifies victims of fatal bus crash on I-20

The Mississippi Highway Patrol has released the names of the seven people killed in the bus crash on ...

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Planting seeds: Crossway hosts women’s conference

Women of all ages gathered at Crossway Church Saturday to attend “Rooted” 2024, a transformative conference geared to ...

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Two people killed in car wreck in Madison Parish

A car wreck claimed the lives of two young people early Sunday morning in Madison Parish. The Louisiana ...

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NTSB launches investigation into fatal bus crash

The National Transportation Safety Board is launching its investigation into the bus crash that killed seven people and ...

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VWSD outlines Portrait of a Graduate program

A new initiative started by the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) was presented at its monthly meeting Thursday ...

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