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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vicksburg — A police state?

Dear Editor, The recent increase in crime led to a nighttime curfew. It’s a bad situation and a ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: United Way needs community partners like you

Founded in 1953, United Way of West Central Mississippi has spent 7 decades working to improve the health, ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 21st Annual Breakfast with Santa gives thanks for big success

The 21st Annual Breakfast with Santa, held Saturday at the Vicksburg Convention Center, was a huge success. It ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you for a successful Downtown Vicksburg Christmas Parade of Lights

It takes a community to put on a parade. This year’s Downtown Vicksburg Christmas Parade of Lights, sponsored ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Porchfest Thank-You Note

Dear Editor, The 2022 edition of Vicksburg Porchfest in the Historic Fostoria Neighborhood was certainly one for the ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bryan Pratt is the right leader fighting for education

Dear Editor, For many issues, election season has already wrapped up. However, Vicksburg’s local public schools’ future is ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you for a successful Vicksburg Area Job Fair

On behalf of the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, I would like everyone who contributed to the great ...

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OPEN LETTER: A South Delta resident’s plea to save the farm

Editor’s Note: This letter was sent by a South Mississippi Delta resident to Brenda Mallory, chair of the ...

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Letter to the Editor: Thank You for another successful Bricks and Spokes ride

As the sponsor of the 12th Annual Bricks and Spokes, the Vicksburg Main Street Program wishes to recognize ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Once Again We Salute the Salvation Army

Dear Editor, As soon as the Salvation Army of Vicksburg received notification from Extra Table and the United ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Director’s Musings from Vicksburg Convention Center

As we close out the fiscal year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this year. ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A belated Thank-You to Coach Robert Erves

One question many ask is, can anyone be successful? Most who are not successful attribute it to their ...

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Letter to the Editor: Thank you to our essential sanitation and city workers

Dear Editor, A big thank you to all the “essential” workers, specifically the sanitation and city workers. They ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Support American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network this year

To the editor, As Mississippi residents feel hopeful as our country continues to emerge from the pandemic, I’m ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Flaggs praises those advocating for animal shelter

Dear Editor, I am proud to announce that the plans for the future City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vicksburg got its boogie on at Ritz on the River 2022

Dear Editor, We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many organizations and individuals that ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you for the zinnia garden love

Dear Editor, Kudos and thanks to the Ferris family; Joyce, Gene, Minor and Mack, as well as Mike ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks and Appreciation from Visit Vicksburg

The Annual Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza was a huge success. The spectacular fireworks show and concert not only ...

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Letter to the Editor: Use compassion when writing your thoughts

Christian friends, As a woman who has spent my adult life in women’s ministry, when you write your ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Did the system fail Talisha Butler?

Editor’s note: Due to the sensitive nature of the topic of domestic violence, this letter to the editor ...

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Great is what I am, and who I am: A letter from Charity Lockridge

As I prepared for Miss Mississippi this year, I had mixed emotions — my heart wanted to do ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank You from the Exchange Club of Vicksburg Child and Parent Center

Dear Editor, Thank you to the following softball tournament sponsors to help Strike Out Child Abuse.  Big sponsors ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Medicaid Expansion is Crucial for Mississippians

Dear Editor, As a 5-diagnoses cancer survivor, and as a long-time advocate for the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance praises Vicksburg for opting-in to medical marijuana

Dear Editor, The Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance applauds the City of Vickburg’s decision to opt in and participate ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank You, First Responders

Dear Editor,  My husband and I were involved in an extremely horrible, terrifying and traumatizing car accident Saturday ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you to Gumbo Cook-Off Supporters

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

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Letter to the Editor: Thanks and Appreciation for Breakfast with Santa

The 20th Annual Breakfast with Santa held at the Vicksburg Convention Center was a huge success.  It provided ...

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Letter to the Editor: Belated Thanks to Mr. Downey

I have a little story for you. Mr. Downey of Downey’s Barbershop is the subject. I heard a ...

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