Opinion

Mississippi Today’s legal woes are a matter of national security

When I was in college, majoring in journalism at the University of Alabama, there was a time when ...

Opinion

A local legacy: Fourth of July brings one of Vicksburg’s best annual traditions

Growing up in Vicksburg, one of my favorite annual traditions has always been the Fourth of July bike ...

Lifestyles

On The Shelf: Mysteries abound this week as we take a look some new titles from our Large Print Collection

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s ...

Columnists

Fourth of July gives us a time to reflect, be hopeful

The Fourth of July in Vicksburg is one of my favorite times of the year. Maybe it’s the ...

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Fermika Smith sees the world through the lens of volunteerism

The Volunteer of the Week is Fermika Smith. She was born and raised in Vicksburg. Smith is the ...

Columnists

There’s no excuse for…well, excuses

Excuses, excuses, excuses. Sometimes I am nothing but a bag of excuses. Probably most notable are my excuses ...

News

Volunteer of the Week: Ginger Kelly shows love through helping animals

This week’s Volunteer of the Week is Ginger Kelly. Kelly is a native Mississippian. She is married to ...

Vicksburg

Teen volunteers bring hope from new generation

Last week, more than 80 teens representing 24 churches from four states came to Vicksburg to spend their ...

Opinion

The good far outweighs the bad in Vicksburg

Sitting on the front page of the newspaper lately has been some less-than-positive people getting caught for doing ...

Opinion

Mississippi quickly adding to my football memories

I know we’re in the beginning of summer, but is there ever a bad time to talk about ...

Miss Mississippi

Volunteer of the Week: Ashley Jackson says volunteering is life-changing

The Volunteer of the Week is Ashley Jackson. Jackson is a Vicksburg native. She and husband Chandler have ...

Lifestyles

Pet of the Week: This tabby kitty is the total package

Looking for a cat? This tabby may be the kitty for you.  Visit her at the Vicksburg Animal ...

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Anthony Hicks believes volunteering forms lasting relationships

The Volunteer of the Week this week is Anthony T. Hicks II. He was born and raised in ...

Opinion

Vicksburg, Miss Mississippi are a really good pair

Well. I learned a lot this week, to put it mildly. I’ve covered a pretty wide array of ...

Opinion

Behind closed doors: my service on the Grand Jury

Last month, I had the privilege of serving on a Grand Jury. Like most people, I hoped I ...

News

Volunteer of the Week: Carolyn Bradley says getting hooked on volunteering is good

The Volunteer of the week this week is Carolyn Bradley. Bradley is a National Board Certified teacher, who ...

Opinion

Mississippi’s next great opportunity: carbon capture and storage

Mississippi’s legislative session ended earlier this month, offering lawmakers the chance to reflect on our time in Jackson. ...

Opinion

It’s okay to start over again, even in the garden

I had a vision, but now I am almost ready to throw my hands up. At the onset ...

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Viking Nation, for a great season

What a GREAT YEAR for Viking Baseball!! This group of young men accomplished some things that we haven’t ...

Opinion

Voter turnout was low in special election’s primary

Thursday’s upcoming election brings with it an apparent need to remind local residents of the importance of voting.  ...

Opinion

At home or on the road, it’s time to enjoy the summer months

School is out and summer vacation is here. I still remember the feeling of freedom I felt when ...

Opinion

Memorial Day message should never get old

Monday is Memorial Day and, as always, most of us will attempt to strike a balance between enjoying ...

News

Volunteer of the Week: William Nettle says don’t underestimate the impact volunteering

The Volunteer of the Week is William Nettle. Nettle is a 2004 graduate of Warren Central High School ...

Opinion

The student has become the teacher when it comes to technology

When it comes to navigating social media, manipulating my computer or the use of iPhone apps, I typically ...

Education

Proposed closing of three of Mississippi’s HBCUs is concerning

Here we go again. Will Mississippi’s African American communities just roll over in acceptance of the possibility of ...

News

Volunteer of the Week: Liz Johnson believes in putting passion into community

The Volunteer of the week is Liz Johnson, who is from Yazoo City. When Johnson was a little ...

Local

Pet of the Week: Be this little girl’s miracle

This young lab mix pup is looking for a miracle. That miracle could be you. She is friendly ...

Opinion

Some advice for graduates stepping into the ‘real world’

Graduation is almost upon us and hundreds of our local students are champing at the bit to get ...

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