Opinion
New play at The Strand brings meaningful message, spurs on conversation about race
A couple of weeks ago, I went to the Strand Theatre to do some prep work on a ...
Opinion
Chamber banquet was further evidence of what I suspected
With each passing week, I feel like I know the community a bit more as I collect new ...
Opinion
Excited to witness my first Vicksburg Mardi Gras
Where I come from, we got out of school for Mardi Gras every year. Growing up in Mobile, ...
Local
Vicksburg, Beautiful Table Settings Bash made great partners
Despite an Arctic blast in the River City last weekend, the Beautiful Table Settings Bash event was a ...
Opinion
History is a huge part of living in Vicksburg
You don’t have to live in Vicksburg to see that our town is steeped in history, specifically military ...
Opinion
There is nothing Common in Common Courtesy
What is common courtesy? I have heard of it most of my life and didn’t know its true ...
Local
The weather stopped us cold, but there is still so much going on in Vicksburg
I hope this is the last time for a while we’ll need to talk about the cold weather. ...
News
ON THE SHELF: Giddy up with these Western titles in our New Large Print Collection
This week we are featuring Western titles in our New Large Print collection. The third title in Mary ...
Opinion
The ice has melted, but the danger hasn’t completely passed
Last week’s weather was certainly not what we’re used to in central Mississippi, as enough ice accumulated in ...
Local
Snow cream and other snow-related musings
It snowed this week in Mississippi, or was that sleet? Anyway, something white actually fell from the sky ...
News
Volunteer of the Week: Johnna Riddick finds volunteerism rewarding
Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Johnna Riddick. Riddick is a registered nurse and full-time nursing ...
Local
Snow or not, Vicksburg is a beautiful place
If you’ve ever been anywhere near south Alabama around this time of year, while any hint of winter ...
Opinion
Stay smart, safe as cold weather arrives
Bitter cold. It’s a phrase we don’t hear often in Warren County, but that’s the forecast for the ...
Opinion
We can celebrate Dr. King no matter the weather
Next week has no shortage of events scheduled for celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther ...
History
ON THE SHELF: This week we are delving into the Civil Rights Era with these Adult Nonfiction selections
This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s ...
News
Letting go, clearing the clutter for the New Year
It’s that time of year when I purge. From closets, to drawers, to storerooms to the attic, I ...
Opinion
Bulldog, Rebel, or other, Monday’s game was weird
Let’s get this out of the way early, guys. I’m an Alabama fan. And not just a normal ...
News
When you say the ‘s-word’ in Mississippi
In Mississippi when the meteorologist says the “s-word”, aka snow, citizens of our great state well, lose their ...
News
ON THE SHELF: Baby it’s cold outside so cuddle up with a good book
This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week ...
News
Preserving memories is important; experiencing the moments even more precious
A couple of years ago, my cousin’s son set out to help me with a project. Mason is ...
Opinion
Taking a blessing in disguise as a sign of hope for 2024
As much as we joke about the “new year, new me” cliche, I think it’s safe to say ...
Local
ON THE SHELF: Ring in the New Year with these new titles from our Adult Fiction Section.
This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week ...
Columnists
Diet and exercise resolutions: Because my Hershey Bar cake consumption needs a run for its money
Topping the New Year resolutions are diet and exercise, and my guess is it is due in part ...
Opinion
It’s time for me to go home
This may be my last column. After 44 years as a journalist — the last 12 spent here ...
Vicksburg
Looking forward to getting to know Vicksburg, Warren County
When you make a job change in the newspaper industry, it isn’t as simple as just getting to ...
Local
Take time to rest in the ‘thin places’ of life, faith
I’ve been reading Shauna Niequist’s devotional book, “Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are as You Are” this year. ...
Opinion
As we go through the holidays, let’s not forget that stocking and its owner
One of the hardest tasks for me is writing a column for Christmas. I guess what makes it ...
Opinion
Remember Jesus’ earthly parents this Christmas
In a lowly stable, a long time ago, a young couple welcomed their firstborn, a son. And angels ...
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