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SURRATT: Some commentary from the July Fourth weekend

A few words on the July Fourth weekend. At the top of the list, surprise, surprise, is the ...

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GUIZERIX: Local group honors our Grand Ole Flag in a grand way

By the time you read this, the fireworks will have ceased and the remnants of another July Fourth ...

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FRAZIER: Get ready for a riveting July/August issue of Vicksburg Living Magazine

I am so excited. We just sent the July/August issue of the Vicksburg Living Magazine to the press, ...

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SURRATT: Words in the Declaration of Independence apply to all

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by ...

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GUIZERIX: Take a trip to the beach when you can

One of the biggest advantages of living in Vicksburg, in my opinion, is its proximity to New Orleans ...

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FRAZIER: Nostalgic finds and timeless treasures: The allure of Vicksburg’s resale shops

It doesn’t matter to me whether you call them, antique, resale, thrift or consignment stores. I love going ...

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SURRATT: This July Fourth will offer more than fireworks

It’s hard to believe that the Fourth of July will be on us in less than two weeks; ...

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GUIZERIX: Enjoy summer sun responsibly — your life depends on it

It’s the first official day of summer — the longest day of the year — and with that ...

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FRAZIER: Searching for an attitude adjustment in the dark

As I sit here in the comfort of my home, I am feeling crabby. The storm that rolled ...

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SURRATT: What do the CFL and New Orleans radio have in common?

When I write this column I’m supposed to dwell on community-related events, comment on the activities of the ...

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GUIZERIX: Making good on one resolution, a mid-year check-in

I stumbled across a list of reminders on my iPhone over the weekend. Typically, I set these notices ...

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SURRATT: In a time of historic anniversaries, take time to embrace your own

It pretty much passed by with barely a notice. Tuesday was the 79th anniversary of the invasion of ...

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GUIZERIX: Gimme Shelter (at the playground)

The new canopy at Washington Street park looks fantastic. It will provide much-needed shade for those using the ...

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FRAZIER: Cheering on our local Miss Mississippi Delegates

It’s Miss Mississippi time and everyone at The Post is gearing up for a week of activities that ...

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SURRATT: Assignment in cemetery leads to reflection on veterans

I spent last Friday morning on hallowed ground. I was at the National Cemetery in the Vicksburg National ...

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GUIZERIX: Kick off summertime with a dose of Vicksburg history

At the risk of her reading it one day 20 years from now and vowing to put me ...

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FRAZIER: Genuine care shines brightly in Vicksburg

In this crazy chaotic country we are living in right now, it was consoling this week to attend ...

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SURRATT: On Memorial Day, remember those who protected us

This weekend, we observe — or celebrate, if you will — the first major holiday of the summer. ...

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GUIZERIX: The importance of informed voting in county elections

Over the last six weeks, I’ve had the distinct privilege of distributing and publishing The Vicksburg Post’s “Meet ...

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Musings after a restless night

On Thursday night I woke up a little after midnight and could not fall back to sleep. I ...

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SURRATT: A few memories about Garnet Van Norman

By now, I’m sure many people have recalled — and probably will continue to recall — their memories ...

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GUIZERIX: Things I wish somebody told me at graduation

With our local graduations ramping up this week and my alma mater, Ole Miss, hosting commencement this past ...

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FRAZIER: The heartbreaking joy of Motherhood

Being a mother is not for the faint of heart. And I’m not talking about the stinky diapers ...

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SURRATT: Time to consider bringing the USS Vicksburg home

If Vicksburg would like to add one more tourist attraction, it might want to pay a visit to ...

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IN HIS OWN WORDS: Bill Justice featured in International Rotary Magazine

This article is from the February 2023 Issue of the International Rotary Magazine as told to Geoffrey Johnson. ...

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GUIZERIX: The Blue Alert that put us on red alert

It might be the burden of information, with me constantly checking the news across the state and across ...

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FRAZIER: We can’t Chill when it comes to mental health awareness

A variety of foot races are held in Vicksburg some of which are the Run Thru History, Over ...

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SURRATT: Van Norman leaves big shoes to fill for Vicksburg

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen are in a bit of a fix. Vicksburg’s city government is losing ...

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