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Education

Education leaders come together to see the impact Leader in Me has had on children in Warren County

The Vicksburg Leader in Me Symposium kicked off with a visit from a highly effective person. Sean Covey, the executive vice president of FranklinCovey — ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, January 20, 2017 9:36 am

News

Stamp prices to inch higher Sunday

The price of a stamp is going back to what it was in 2014. For the first time in three years, the price of a ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, January 20, 2017 9:34 am

News

One person killed in reported hit and run

Emergency officials are continuing to investigate a reported hit and run accident Thursday night that killed one person. Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, January 20, 2017 9:13 am

Education

Vicksburg again welcomes Leader in Me Symposium

The Leader in Me is bringing teachers, administrators and business leaders from seven states to Vicksburg over the next couple days. A Leader in Me ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, January 19, 2017 9:42 am

Education

VWSD, Shealy honored in state address

The Vicksburg Warren School District received high praise Tuesday. In his State of the State address, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant referenced the strides the local ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, January 19, 2017 9:39 am

News

Class helps get a step up on your fitness program

Rhythmic beats and in sync steps make a cardio workout designed to keep the heart pumping. An hour-long step aerobics class meets every Tuesday at ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 9:41 am

Local

Teacher says young students returned from break ready to learn

Twelve 2-year-olds at Hawkins Preschool have Michelle Gonzales to teach them. Gonzales, who formerly worked in retail management, said it wasn’t until she had her ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:57 am

Education

Cheerleaders earn trip to Orlando

Warren Central Junior High has something to cheer about. The school’s cheerleading squad is going to compete nationally in Orlando, Fla., at the National High ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, January 16, 2017 10:19 am

Education

Bowmar leads the way for strong Penny Harvest

In a system-wide effort, Bowmar Elementary School was named the champion of this year’s Penny Harvest. The school raised $2,678.28 making them the top earners ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, January 16, 2017 10:18 am

Sports

Texas 10-year-old wins Chill in the Hills walk; Kazery takes 10K title

A new course and hot temperatures brought 249 people out to walk and run through the hills of Vicksburg on Saturday morning. One of the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, January 14, 2017 11:07 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Annual MLK parade draws crowd, bands and celebrities

The community came together Saturday afternoon in downtown Vicksburg to mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a parade, a cookout and four world ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:49 pm

News

Finebaum brings to Vicksburg a career of stories

Paul Finebaum is a name that brings about a few emotions among sports fans. Whether you love him or hate him, the author, radio and ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:22 pm

Education

Students, faculty showcase Leader In Me programs at Redwood Elementary

Vicksburg is raising tomorrow’s leaders. Redwood Elementary School and the Academy of Innovation both spent Friday hosting members of the community for Leadership Day. Leadership ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, January 14, 2017 11:23 am

News

Back Stage to showcase Vicksburg to planners

Event planners from across the state are slated to visit Vicksburg in two weeks to learn a few tips and tricks of the trade. The ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, January 14, 2017 11:03 am

Education

Disturbance at school, police station lead to ‘standby’ at VHS

A couple was arrested on misdemeanor charges Friday after causing a ruckus at the Vicksburg Police Department and earlier at a local school triggering it ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:59 am

Education

Reading projects face judges

Elementary and junior high students from across Vicksburg competed Thursday for a chance to take their reading project to the state competition. The Vicksburg Warren ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, January 13, 2017 10:04 am

Local

Downtown mainstay Lorelei Books looking for new owners

A business built on relationships may be closing its doors soon. Lorelei Books and the building it is in at 1103 Washington St. are up ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Friday, January 13, 2017 9:58 am

Local

Person injured jumping from moving car

A person was injured on a city road Wednesday when they exited a moving vehicle. At 11:30 a.m. Wednesday police responded to a reported pedestrian ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:45 am

News

Mardi Gras festivities add Masked Ball

Let the jazz music play and the gumbo fill every bowl, Mardi Gras is around the corner, and in preparation of the final blow out ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:44 am

Sports

Chill in the Hills has new course for 2017

As it approaches the end of its first decade, the Chill in the Hills 10K is continuing to evolve. The annual event in downtown Vicksburg ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:03 am

Local

Selmon makes bid for mayor

The first candidate has put a hat in the ring for the top position in Vicksburg. District 3 Warren County Supervisor Charles Selmon has officially ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:07 am

Local

Neighborhood, woman’s sober living facility at odds over city ordinances

A local women’s sober living facility is fighting to stay in its location until arrangement can be made to move while neighbors are arguing they ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:02 am

Local

Merit Health offering aid with ACA registration

Just three weeks are left for open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace. Even with politicians pushing to repeal the Affordable Care Act, as of ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:00 am

News

Lady Vikes lose on buzzer beater

It took all 32 minutes to decide a winner in Tuesday night’s girls’ basketball game between Warren Central and Clinton. Warren Central had the lead ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 9:42 am

News

Bell says she doesn’t take parents’ trust lightly

Shannon Bell feels it is a privilege to be a teacher. “It’s an honor, to me, that people trust me enough to let me help ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 9:41 am

News

Open house, service day set at VNMP

Local National Park Service employees are reaching out to form relationships with the Vicksburg community this weekend. The Vicksburg National Military Park is hosting its ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 9:29 am

Education

New bathrooms for students at Warren Central High School

While the students were away, school maintenance workers got down to business during the holidays. Maintenance staff for the Vicksburg Warren School District used the ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, January 9, 2017 9:35 am

News

Volunteers needed for annual count of homeless

In 2016, 160 people were counted as homeless in Warren County. The yearly Point in Time Count of the homeless population in Warren County is ... Read more

by Alana Norris, Monday, January 9, 2017 9:33 am

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