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Priest will host show replacing radio’s ‘Klondyke’
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A new radio show described by its host as “positive and uplifting” will air Monday, a month after “Live from the Klondyke” was canceled amid controversy over its discourse. “All About Vicksburg” on WVBG at 1490 AM will feature the Rev. Michael Nation of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Episcopal, three times a week and include community leaders in the public and private sector who will trumpet local events and people.
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<b>Michael Nation</b> Priest will host show replacing radio’s ‘Klondyke’
A new radio show described by its host as “positive and uplifting” will air Monday, a month after “Live from the Klondyke” was canceled amid controversy over its discourse. “All About Vicksburg” o...
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Bridge Commission posts profit in 2010
Operations of the U.S. 80 bridge over the Mississippi River turned a profit of more than $1 million in 2010 after posting a loss of more than half a million dollars a year earlier. An independent ...
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Vicksburg teenager jailed over second gun-related charge
A Vicksburg teen arrested in January for giving a school bus passenger a gun has been arrested again, this time for having a stolen weapon. Julius D. Mobley, 18, 4900 Rollingwood Estate Circle, wa...
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Wreck at art park
The fence at The Art Park at Catfish Row is strewn about after being hit by an 18-wheeler Wednesday afternoon. Investigating Vicksburg police officer Eddie London said the truck driven by Michael ...
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In this Sept. 7, 2010 photograph, newspaper classified sections are displayed at the Central City Concern employment access center, in Portland, Ore. Even though the economy is growing more slowly, companies in recent weeks are resisting making even deeper cuts to their work forces. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)AP - The number of people signing up for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in two months, an encouraging sign that companies aren't resorting to deeper layoffs even as the economy has lost momentum.


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A Pakistani protester shouts slogans during a rally in reaction to a small American church's plan to burn copies of the Quran in Multan, Pakistan on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Khalid Tanveer)AP - FBI agents visited Thursday with a minister of a small Florida church that plans to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, as public safety became a paramount concern and President Barack Obama added his voice to the chorus of opposition.


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FILE - In this May 20, 2010 file photo, American hikers Shane Bauer, left, Sarah Shourd, center, and Josh Fattal, sit at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran, Iran. Iran announced Thursday that one of the three Americans jailed for more than a year will be released Saturday to mark the end of Islamic holy month of Ramadan. (AP Photo/Press TV, File)AP - Iran said Thursday it will free one of three Americans jailed for more than 13 months in an act of clemency to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.


Thu Sep 09 13:22:00 -0500 2010

In this Sept. 7, 2010 photograph, newspaper classified sections are displayed at the Central City Concern employment access center, in Portland, Ore. Even though the economy is growing more slowly, companies in recent weeks are resisting making even deeper cuts to their work forces. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)AP - The number of people signing up for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in two months, an encouraging sign that companies aren't resorting to deeper layoffs even as the economy has lost momentum.


Thu Sep 09 09:27:58 -0500 2010

A Pakistani protester shouts slogans during a rally in reaction to a small American church's plan to burn copies of the Quran in Multan, Pakistan on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Khalid Tanveer)AP - FBI agents visited Thursday with a minister of a small Florida church that plans to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, as public safety became a paramount concern and President Barack Obama added his voice to the chorus of opposition.


Thu Sep 09 13:03:58 -0500 2010

FILE - In this May 20, 2010 file photo, American hikers Shane Bauer, left, Sarah Shourd, center, and Josh Fattal, sit at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran, Iran. Iran announced Thursday that one of the three Americans jailed for more than a year will be released Saturday to mark the end of Islamic holy month of Ramadan. (AP Photo/Press TV, File)AP - Iran said Thursday it will free one of three Americans jailed for more than 13 months in an act of clemency to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.


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Local Sports
<b>Vicksburg running back Kawayne Gaston cuts upfield at Memorial Stadium Friday. </b> Gators brace for Class 3A champions
Vicksburg coach Alonzo Stevens still believes he has a good football team. An 0-2 start by a combined score of 83-14 hasn’t lessened that belief. Stevens is honest about his team’s key problems. “...
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Waves motivated by disappointing loss
Port Gibson coach Lynn Lang doesn’t want to give his team any bad ideas, so there will be no film study from this year’s Madison Parish football team. The Jaguars from Tallulah will cross the rive...
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<b>Warren Central catcher Katie Channell tags out Vicksburg baserunner Faith Thomas as she slides into home plate. Warren Central beat Vicksburg 12-2 in the season’s first meeting between the two rivals.</b> Round one goes to Lady Vikes Warren Central dominates rival Vicksburg
After getting shut out last week by Northwest Rankin, Warren Central needed to address its hitting woes. The Lady Vikes found something that worked against archrival Vicksburg on Tuesday. Warren C...
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<B>St. Aloysius linebacker Josh Eargle forces a fumble by Greenville-St. Joe running back J’daylan Jackson (25) during Friday’s game at Balzli Field.</b> Flashes carving identity with toughness
The first three weeks of the season have been a little uneven for St. Aloysius. There have been battles with inexperience, penalties and offensive struggles. Somehow, though, the Flashes are findi...
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