Warren Central defensive coordinator Josh Morgan on Thursday was promoted to head coach during a meeting of the Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees. He will succeed Curtis Brewer, who retired after six years with a 36-32 record as head coach. Morgan was approved by a vote of 3-2.

Morgan, the son of former head coach and current assistant Robert Morgan, played safety and quarterback for the Vikings before moving on to Mississippi State’s football team as a safety from 1999-2002.

He will become the fourth head coach at the school since 1971. Lum Wright Sr., Robert Morgan and Brewer were the only other head coaches since 1971.

Read more in Friday’s Vicksburg Post