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Volunteer of the Week: Kristi Gordon believes in making a difference for children

This week’s Volunteer of the Week is Kristi Gordon. Gordon is a native of Vicksburg and works as ...

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Pet of the Week: I am Batman and I am in need a furever Bat Cave

Batman is a two-year-old pitbull. He is good with other dogs but isn’t too fond of cats. He ...

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Solar eclipse takes second stage

What they said about the solar eclipse bringing people together is true. I experienced it. Like so many ...

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On the shelf: Come discover our new Adult Fiction titles

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

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Volunteer of the Week: Leigh Conerly is working to make the need for animal shelters a thing of the past

Our Volunteer of the Week is Leigh Conerly. Leigh has been doing pet rescue much of her life. ...

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Brushing up on my basketball knowledge

First of all, I want to say congratulations to the University of Connecticut Huskies for winning back-to-back national ...

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On the Shelf: Stories of mystery, redemption, salvation

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

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What is going on with information protection?

A couple of weeks ago, I got an email from AT&T informing me my account passcode had been ...

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MCITy grand opening highlights what can be accomplished through teamwork

The Mississippi Center for Innovation & Technology offers valuable lessons on intergovernmental and private sector alignment for transformational ...

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Volunteer of the Week: Kristan Hill says volunteering brings joy, gratitude

Our Volunteer of the Week is Kristan Hill. Hill is a Vicksburg native who moved back to Vicksburg ...

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Pet of the Week: Emmy the calico in need of a colorful furever home

Emmy is a nine-month-old female. She is an American shorthair and is a calico. She is located at ...

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Nominations for Mississippi’s Poet Laureate Open April 1

The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) and the Mississippi Poet Laureate Selection Panel, in partnership with Gov. Tate Reeves, ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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The Longest Line

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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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