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Young ladies should be judged upon their character and not their appearance

We applaud the planned changes of the Miss America Organization, who on Tuesday announced it would no longer ...

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Casting a ballot is the cornerstone of our democracy

Elections are the backbone of democracy in America. It is a right that too many U.S. citizens take ...

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Free meals for children vital during summer

With school out, some children don’t know where their next meal will come from. School lunch and breakfast ...

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Online county tax sale seems like a good idea for several reasons

Warren County Tax Collector Antonia Flaggs-Jones wants to bring the outdated and antiquated system of the county tax ...

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People should report crimes without incentive of Crime Stopper money

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen took a big step last Monday by increasing the reward for Crime ...

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Take time to pay hommage to the real heroes who have sacrificed so much for us

The school year is winding down, graduations are over, vacations are being planned and the start of summer ...

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VWSD officials should move graduation ceremonies indoors permanently

It is time to move Vicksburg and Warren Central high schools’ graduations indoors for good. This week showed ...

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Choose wisely graduates

It is a time of celebration for the Class of 2018, but also a period for this new ...

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Summertime in the pool is lots of fun; make sure it’s safe, too

It’s the time of year children look forward to most. School is winding down and swimming pools are ...

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Summertime in the pool is lots of fun; make sure it’s safe, too

It’s the time of year children look forward to most. School is winding down and swimming pools are ...

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Vicksburg and Mississippi casinos could soon see a boost from sports betting

Casinos in Vicksburg and Mississippi could be enjoying a shot in the arm if all goes as planned ...

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Encouraging the bridge commission to vote on US 80 bridge is the right thing to do

How serious is the Warren County Board of Supervisors in possibly selling the old Vicksburg Bridge? Serious enough ...

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Mosquito and tick-related diseases are a real threat in Mississippi

Now is the time for Mississippians to take preventive measures to combat mosquito and tick-related diseases that will ...

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Not too early to start making a plan for hurricane season

Hurricane season may still be several weeks away, but news from the National Weather Service of a tropical ...

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We appreciate the dedicated work of teachers and nurses

This past week marked both Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurses Appreciation Week. Whether they work in a public ...

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It’s time we let folks know why Vicksburg is a great place to come visit

For those of us who live in Warren County and Vicksburg, we see everyday the importance tourism plays ...

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Mayor Flaggs is right where he needs to be

Mayor George Flaggs Jr.’s decision to stay home is a smart move for him and a boon for ...

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Lauderdale building should have never been an option in the first place

The Warren County Board of Supervisors have had their eye on relocating the Mississippi Highway Patrol driver’s license ...

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Vicksburg firefighters and police deserve praise for putting their lives on the line

With fire billowing out of the balcony door and surrounding him, a Vicksburg firefighter calmly stood his ground ...

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Casting a ballot is your right as a citizen

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire ...

Opinion

Working to bring the news to you

As journalists, a major part of our job is running toward disaster so we can chronicle it for ...

Opinion

Announcement of Industrial Wood Products the first of many good things ahead

Welcome to Vicksburg, Industrial Wood Products of Mississippi. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant traveled to Vicksburg Wednesday to announce ...

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A good move in upgrading treatment plant

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s decision last week approving a $2.2 million contract with Electro-Mech Inc. of ...

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In Mississippi and elsewhere in U.S., legal protections are for those who can pay

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution — a section of the Bill of Rights — guarantees a ...

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Day of Caring is truly an opportunity to help those who need it most

Thursday, more than 200 volunteers built houses, stripped floors, cleaned flowerbeds and more as part of the United ...

Opinion

Time to get on board with pedestrian bridge

For a majority of the year, the old Vicksburg Bridge sits idle with the exception of the Kansas ...

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Mayor’s trips to D.C. a necessary evil

The squeaky wheel gets the grease. That may not be fair, but it’s true, and it’s how the ...

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Utility rate structure needs to be studied carefully

Last Thursday, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. released what he said was the proposed rate structure for the city’s ...

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