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The catchphrase “fake news” has become popular in the last couple of years, mainly in describing national media ...

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City and county boards working to finalize budgets

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen hold hearings Thursday to begin the process of preparing the city’s operating ...

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Nothing is more important that helping our children get to and from school safely

School is back in session and that means much more than just football games on Friday night, homework ...

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Conservative budgeting has worked very well in spending Vicksburg tax dollars

The key word for the city of Vicksburg’s fiscal 2019 budget is “frugal.” Mayor George Flaggs Jr. outlined ...

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Our school system has a right to celebrate

Another school year is upon us already as students and teachers head back to the classroom this week. ...

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Move by Vicksburg officials a good one in renovating for affordable housing

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen last week took the first steps toward building affordable housing in Vicksburg. ...

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Maintenance plan also needed once resurfacing of city streets is complete

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen are making a wise use of a portion of its second draw ...

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Workforce ready designation good for local businesses and potential employees

Warren County has been officially certified as workforce ready, the latest step in partnering jobs through education training. ...

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Please lend a hand

One of the treasures synonymous with Vicksburg is the Vicksburg National Military Park and it needs our help. ...

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Chamber-sponsored training class has been a boon for all in our community

For years now, the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce has sponsored an annual program the result of which ...

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New laws on the books in Mississippi

July 1 is a magical time in Mississippi; it’s the time when new laws passed by the Legislature ...

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Plans for riverfront development need to include the entire community

The residents who attended Monday’s public presentation of the initial plans for remaking the Vicksburg Riverfront got a ...

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A lot of positives for city leaders and us

Every community has its own set of issues and obstacles to overcome. A common issue among most every ...

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Learning in the real world

Be they lifeguards or babysitters or lawn service entrepreneurs, Vicksburg and Warren County’s young people are out in ...

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Money earmarked for drainage project will be put to good use

A portion of the $1 million Mayor George Flaggs Jr. dedicated to the Kings community a year ago ...

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City and county need to communicate

Vicksburg and Warren County recently unveiled a strategic plan study designed to create a path for our community’s ...

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Several historical events planned as part of Fourth of July

For more than 80 years, the city of Vicksburg did not celebrate the Fourth of July. From 1863 ...

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Ready for the heat?

It’s is summertime in Mississippi and if you’ve lived here long enough, you knew what to expect from ...

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Vicksburg on strong financial base

Vicksburg got some good news last week when Moody’s Investment Services, a New York-based provider of credit ratings ...

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Vicksburg law enforcement making a difference in crime prevention here

Major crime is an issue for any community and Vicksburg is no different. But according to recent statistics, ...

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Economic good news, but to what degree remains to be seen

Some good economic news came to Vicksburg and Warren County this week, but how good is yet to ...

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Potential developers must be vetted carefully to prevent another blight

The final chapter for Kuhn Memorial Hospital is about begin. The former city and state hospital property that ...

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Our children need fathers who play a positive role in their lives

We can all agree that Fathers play a vital role in the lives and development of our children. ...

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We need to be hospitable hosts this week

This coming week Vicksburg will be on display as hundreds of visitors will be coming to town as ...

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Vicksburg National Military Park receives much needed funds for erosion repairs

Funding for maintenance improvements will soon be coming to the Vicksburg National Military Park. As the Vicksburg Post ...

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Jail must move forward

Whether we agree with the location or not, just about everyone in Warren County can agree that a ...

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We can do better in the next election

Tuesday, the primaries for the U.S. Senate were held in Mississippi. Incumbent Roger Wicker faced one challenger in ...

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Supervisors made the right call on bridge; now it’s up to the bridge commission

The Warren County Board of Supervisors made the right decision in passing along a resolution to allow the ...

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