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VICKSBURG VOICES: Share your Warren County education story

Dear Vicksburg Community, We are excited to introduce Vicksburg Voices, a new initiative by Shape Up Mississippi in ...

Opinion

Are we living in two different Americas?

As I listen to endless campaign messages and related conversations, I wonder if it is possible that we ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Targeted or random, gun violence is a problem in Vicksburg 

Gun violence in Vicksburg is hitting too close to home, and as someone who loves this city, it’s ...

Letters to the Editor

Thursday’s meeting shows Vicksburg is ready for a change

On Thursday evening, a diverse group of over 100 Vicksburg residents gathered at the Warren County Court House ...

Letters to the Editor

Documentary about infamous crime shouldn’t capitalize on tragedy

As a close friend of the late Sharen and Dixon Wilson, I am horrified that a documentary about ...

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Viking Nation, for a great season

What a GREAT YEAR for Viking Baseball!! This group of young men accomplished some things that we haven’t ...

Education

Proposed closing of three of Mississippi’s HBCUs is concerning

Here we go again. Will Mississippi’s African American communities just roll over in acceptance of the possibility of ...

Opinion

City, county need to come together for mutual benefit

In the City of Vicksburg, with the second longest river in the world; with three different cruise ship ...

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Thank you to all who helped make O’Christmas Tree Home Tours a success

Dear editor, The Vicksburg Main Street program would like to thank all of the homeowners that opened their ...

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Thank you to all who helped make Carnaval de Mardi Gras a success

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation, I would ...

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Thank you to Vicksburg FD, first responders for taking good care of us

Dear editor, We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Vicksburg Fire Department for their rapid ...

Opinion

Thank You for a Successful Christmas Parade of Lights

The Christmas Parade of Lights “Merry Melodies” turned out to be a fantastic night with clear skies and ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to Vicksburg banks, casinos and churches for Rolling Fork response

Dear Editor, I welcome this opportunity to thank Vicksburg’s local banks, casinos and churches for stepping up to ...

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Thank you to Over the River Run volunteers and sponsors

Dear Editor, The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is so grateful for all the organizations and individuals that encouraged, ...

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: A word from a proud daughter

Dear Editor, My soon-to-be 96-year-old mother, Mrs. Lurline Strickland, who was born and raised in Vicksburg, has made ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you to Supper on the ‘Sip participants

Dear Editor, Supper on the ‘Sip 2023 was a great success, and we believe it was one of ...

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Bring the USS Vicksburg home to its namesake

Dear Editor, I’m a retired Navy Veteran who recently moved to Vicksburg from Northern California. My family and ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Save the handicapped parking for people who need it

Dear Editor, I have mobility issues. I wear braces on both legs and use a walking cane. I ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A word of caution for face masks

Dear Editor, In view of President Biden’s consideration of a plan to order a new episode of masking, ...

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Stop Kidney-ing around and take care of your health

Dear Editor, I normally finish most speaking engagements saying, “Nobody cares about kidneys until they fail,” and from ...

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: The Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister House: A Vicksburg Treasure 

Dear Editor,  Let me begin by thanking Mr. John Surratt, Vicksburg Post reporter, for his thoughtful article on ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reducing speed limit only solves part of Mission 66’s problems

Dear Editor, I am heartened to learn that the City is considering reducing the speed limit on Mission ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vicksburg earned its License to Thrill

Dear Editor, The Vicksburg Convention Center would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many organizations ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: LeTourneau boat ramp in dire need of attention

Dear Editor, Vicksburg is a great city with wonderful people and almost endless opportunities for enjoyment. Built on ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you from Mighty ‘Sip Fest Team

Dear Editor of The Vicksburg Post, On behalf of the Mighty ‘Sip Fest planning team, we would like ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Entergy’s Storm Costs on Bills Too High

Dear Editor, While Entergy Corp. recently reported a $1.1 billion profit for 2022, their customers in Louisiana saw ...

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Thanks for a great Gumbo Cook-Off

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation, I would ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you from Visit Vicksburg

Dear Editor, Thank you to our volunteers that showed up and showed out for the special American Queen ...

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