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V105.5 Caroling Contest around corner

The V105.5 Caroling Contest has become a Vicksburg tradition. The first event was held in 2005, and competitors ...

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People’s Drug Store to close after 103 years

People’s Drug Store, the historic pharmacy in downtown Vicksburg, will be closing this year after 103 years in ...

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‘I’m so thankful’: Family of missing soldier grateful to gain closure

As a child, Peggy Gouras would help her grandmother, Josephine Mayfield, tend the grave of the uncle she ...

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Minor facing felonies after shooting

A 14-year-old is facing two felony charges after a shooting incident last week in the 300 block of ...

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Final Environmental Impact Statement for Yazoo Backwater Study Area to be published Friday

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District, has announced the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for ...

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Warren County man’s death ruled homicide; victim’s son charged with murder

Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said this week that a call his office originally responded to as a ...

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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New board members eager to help lift lives

Lifting Lives Ministries welcomed three new board members Thursday evening. The organization operates the Lifting Lives Family Shelter, ...

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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 ...

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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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Pedestrians welcome on bridge day before Thanksgiving

The Old Mississippi River Bridge in Vicksburg will be open for a pedestrian stroll on Wednesday, November 27, ...

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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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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

Locals get charitable with Operation Christmas Child

Local volunteers were hard at work this week packing and shipping care packages for children. The operation is ...

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, ...

Local

Anyone up for a board game?

My coworker Terri Frazier asked me if I would be interested in writing this column about a new ...

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