Opinion

Residents still recovering, need assistance from fallout of last week’s storms, flooding

If you believe the impact from the recent severe weather is over just because power has been restored, ...

April 23, 2019

Opinion

WCHS and Flaggs’ visit to Washington lead the good news

There have many positives happening in Vicksburg and perfect weather for the Easter weekend probably topped the list. ...

April 22, 2019

Opinion

Warning system was at its best during recent severe weather

  Throughout the severe weather of April 13, one government service did its job well. CodeRed, the automated ...

April 19, 2019

Opinion

Storm damage is an opportunity to rethink the future of our utilities

Several things were evident after Saturday’s tornadoes. Our city and county governments have emergency plans in place and ...

April 16, 2019

Opinion

Tragedy of storm dwarfed by community response

In this world, we are called to be the hands and feet of God. We are called to ...

April 15, 2019

Opinion

Warren County should consider getting out of the golf course business

It seems every time the Warren County Board of Supervisors is presented an agenda item involving the county’s ...

April 12, 2019

Opinion

Agreement with Viking Cruises another dose of good news for riverfront, Vicksburg

Bachman Turner Overdrive released a song in 1974 titled “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.” And, by plans and ...

April 11, 2019

Opinion

Thompson’s leadership lacking in push for Corps’ plan to ease backwater flooding

There have been plenty of times we have been critical of U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson for what has ...

April 10, 2019

Opinion

A plan to fund infrastructure without jeopardizing borrowing ability is wise

Last week, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. proposed a plan to use more than $800,000 in state money as ...

April 9, 2019

Opinion

From preparing meals for the needy to expanding Y, good things happening here

From feeding the hungry to a groundbreaking, there were many positives happenings going on in Vicksburg this week. ...

April 9, 2019

Opinion

It’s time for city to go after derelict commercial property in Vicksburg

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Monday said the city will begin cracking down on vacant and derelict commercial buildings. ...

April 2, 2019

Opinion

Good works of good people here in Vicksburg recognized by others

Vicksburg has many positives, and it is due in part to those who give back to the community. ...

April 1, 2019

Opinion

Our community is blessed to have dedicated law enforcement

Vicksburg and Warren County are blessed to have two highly qualified law enforcement agencies committed to keeping the ...

March 30, 2019

Opinion

Volunteers vital to VNMP in Vicksburg

The reopening of the National Cemetery at the Vicksburg National Military Park is good news for our area ...

March 26, 2019

Opinion

Other religious faiths should follow the lead of Catholic Church

The Catholic Diocese of Jackson took the bold step last week of identifying 37 former clergy members accused ...

March 22, 2019

Opinion

Non-compete clause harms the little guys

When the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the city’s contract with Sports Force for the sports complex ...

March 19, 2019

Opinion

Thank you Officer Dorsey, and those who wear the badge

Heroes like Officer Russell Dorsey don’t wear capes or have super powers, but they do make a difference ...

March 15, 2019

Opinion

Wise move on behalf of Mayor Flaggs

In 2016, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a contract with Water Company of America of Houston, ...

March 12, 2019

Opinion

Supervisors need to get their education priorities in order

Earlier this week in this space, we praised the Warren County Board of Supervisors for supporting the Vicksburg ...

March 8, 2019

Opinion

Kudos to supervisors for Leader In Me support

The Warren County Board of Supervisors took a big step toward improving education in Warren County with its ...

March 5, 2019

Opinion

VWSD working with partners is being recognized and admired

The innovative ideas and partnerships created within the Vicksburg Warren School District is gaining more recognition outside our ...

March 1, 2019

Opinion

Bypass needed, but the best route should be found first

The early visitor reviews of the Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi have been very encouraging and enthusiastic, ...

February 26, 2019

Opinion

Vicksburg has opportunity to be a destination

The numbers Mayor George Flaggs Jr., touted during the annual Main Street Vicksburg meeting Friday are welcome news ...

February 22, 2019

Opinion

Kudos to the Vicksburg Benevolent Club for honoring unsung heroes

Tonight, the Vicksburg Benevolent Club recognizes some unsung heroes. For 35 years, the club’s Officer of the Year ...

February 19, 2019

Opinion

Grand jury says need for new jail needs to be expedited; something we all know

We all learned something this week that most of us have known for a long time. The need ...

February 15, 2019

Opinion

Our community realizes importance of VNMP

If there is any doubt whether the residents of Warren County realize how valuable the Vicksburg National Military ...

February 12, 2019

Opinion

The prospect of more economic development and jobs coming to Vicksburg is certainly welcome news to our community. ...

February 8, 2019

Opinion

Turn the page on history

This morning, with fanfare and ceremony, the demolition of Kuhn Memorial Hospital’s two buildings gets underway, and with ...

February 5, 2019