Opinion

First responders often relive trauma again and again

I’m going to tell you a story about the hardest situation I ever covered, and I’ll warn you ...

Opinion

Trillium time means spring has sprung in Mississippi

When I see trilliums popping up in my wooded backyard, it’s a sure sign that spring has arrived. ...

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Tom Osburn believes helping others changes lives

Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Tom Osburn. Tom is married to Donna Osburn. They have ...

Opinion

Easter is proof a lot can happen in a week

As we near the end of Holy Week, it is always a humbling time for me when I ...

Opinion

City, county need to come together for mutual benefit

In the City of Vicksburg, with the second longest river in the world; with three different cruise ship ...

Local

Three times was a charm for God and me

I do not doubt God hears my prayers and responds to my needs. Now, that doesn’t mean everything ...

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Holly Stokes believes in serving humbly, loving deeply, honoring Christ

Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Holly Stokes. Holly is married to her high school sweetheart, ...

Opinion

The Longest Line

I seem to have a knack for choosing the slowest lines at any store that has a cashier-operated ...

Opinion

Classic ‘Sip Fest kept us busy all week

I’m still getting used to all the annual happenings in Vicksburg, and that will obviously continue for the ...

News

Pet of the Week: Unique Lucas is looking for that once-in-a-lifetime home

Lucas is a 1-year-old tabby with a unique coat. He is up to date on his vaccines and ...

Local

Coca-Cola was onto something with its slogan

On Thursday, I met Kelley Biedenharn Cox. Her great-great uncle Joseph Biedenharn first bottled the soda fountain drink, ...

News

Volunteer of the Week: Mike Jones says heart is the key to success

Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Mike Jones. He is a retired teacher, coach and athletic ...

Opinion

Mayfield will be missed, but his legacy will carry on

Although I didn’t get a chance to get to know him well, I was deeply saddened when I ...

News

Pet of the Week: A.J. needs his furever miracle

A.J. is a two-year-old boy who is smart and willing to please. He loves to play and catches ...

News

Jessica Holly speaks to Vicksburg Kiwanis Club

This Vicksburg Kiwanis Club’s recent speaker Jessica Holly founded Empower YOUniversity in Vicksburg to support at-risk students.  She ...

Opinion

We may need a miracle this election season

It’s been a while since I talked politics. But on Thursday, after I listened to the President of ...

News

On The Shelf: Satisfy your hunger for Spring Break reads

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

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Emily Richardson believes no act of volunteerism is too small

Our Volunteer of the Week is Emily Richardson. She was born and raised in Oxford and attended Ole ...

Opinion

George Orwell, the book of Revelation, and the March primary

I know you just read the headline and I’m sure a lot of you are thinking, “What? This ...

Letters to the Editor

Thank you to all who helped make O’Christmas Tree Home Tours a success

Dear editor, The Vicksburg Main Street program would like to thank all of the homeowners that opened their ...

Local

Birthday bonanza: Celebrating the children’s special days

I should have planned better. My oldest three children’s birthdays are each about two weeks apart, starting on ...

Opinion

On the Shelf: Curl up with these new adult fiction titles now available

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

Local

Levee, Depot streets and the overnight train track

The Louisville, New Orleans, and Texas Railway was formed by C. P. Huntington in 1882 to connect Huntington-owned ...

Local

Volunteer of the Week: Mary Beth Grogan-White believes small things make a big difference

Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Mary Beth Grogan-White. She has been volunteering for the Miss ...

Opinion

What are we gonig to do with our extra day this leap year?

Well, here we are, coming to the end of the shortest month of the year. But, 2024 is ...

News

This week’s selections run gamut from food to history

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

Opinion

Adventures in the lunchroom: My return to the school cafeteria

One of my assignments this week required me to visit a school cafeteria, and by chance it was ...

News

Volunteer of the Week: LaShunte ‘Tae’ Griffith believes we serve God’s purpose when we help others

Our Volunteer of the Week is LaShunté “Tae” Griffith (formerly Hubbard). Griffith loves spending time with her family. ...

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