Education
Program pairs younger, older students
Fifty local ninth-graders made the day of 50 local kindergartners Friday. Each of the students at River City Early College High School were paired with ...
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News
Santa visits Kings students
In his busiest month of the year, Santa Claus took an hour of his time to visit the students at Kings Headstart Thursday morning. Santa ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, December 16, 2016 10:05 am
News
Former principal honored at St. Aloysius
St. Aloysius High School has a new name. No, the school isn’t changing, but the school building is now called the Father Alfred Camp Building ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, December 16, 2016 10:00 am
Local
The Gilded Frame opens downtown
What’s in a frame? Valuable pictures, art pieces, flags, diplomas, article clippings and so much more to the person who owns the memories behind the ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 15, 2016 10:01 am
Education
Governor tours VWSD schools to learn more about system’s innovative reputation
Gov. Phil Bryant simply had to see it for himself. The Mississippi governor had heard all of these great things going on. He heard it ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 15, 2016 9:57 am
Local
Delta Sigma Theta marks anniversary
The ruby anniversary of the local alumnae chapter of a traditionally crimson and cream sorority is being recognized with reunions and awards. The Vicksburg Alumnae ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:02 am
Education
Center offers tutoring, test preparation
Education is key to success, and a local school district employee is going the extra mile to help spread a more in-depth education to students ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 9:54 am
Education
Teacher says job is a calling
Lakeshia Perkins wears the fact that she truly cares for her students on her sleeve, and as their teacher, is proud to have a part ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 9:35 am
Local
YMCA plays host to gingerbread house workshop
From candy canes to gumdrops, sweet treats are an integral part of the holiday season. Local children took part in the age-old tradition of making gingerbread ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, December 12, 2016 9:09 am
Local
Student artwork on display at AOI
Down the rabbit hole and to the mad tea-party guests will go during an “Alice in Wonderland” themed art presentation and winter festival of sorts ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, December 12, 2016 9:05 am
News
Dozens of goats heading to Haiti
The song may go “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas,” but families outside the country will get a different animal this Christmas thanks to a ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 10, 2016 6:20 pm
News
Hundreds turn out to have ‘Breakfast With Santa’
Through the seven levels of the Peppermint Stick Forest, past a sea of Gingerbread Apple Trees and into the Lollypop Woods sat Santa Claus himself. ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 10, 2016 6:14 pm
News
Warren Central soccer blanks Ridgeland
Warren Central’s girls’ soccer team took the field Friday night in freezing temperatures ready to get a victory after four tough games against highly ranked ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, December 10, 2016 12:22 am
Local
Bell ringing a tradition of season
Outside grocery and department stores across Vicksburg and the country, businesses, organizations and individuals are volunteering hours of their time to ring a bell for ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, December 9, 2016 9:30 am
Sports
Vicksburg’s Banks joining Warren County’s soccer elite
Mikayla Banks is set to break a few records in her senior season. The Vicksburg High soccer player has already scored 18 goals in just ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, December 9, 2016 9:02 am
News
457 will benefit from Angel Tree efforts
There are 457 angels, young and old, in Warren County set to receive a joyful Christmas. Every one of the 336 children and 121 senior ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:33 am
News
‘Weed Warriors’ day at Vicksburg National Military Park canceled
After a series of unfortunate events, the Vicksburg National Military Park has to cancel the previously scheduled “Weed Warriors” Invasive Species Removal Volunteer Project. The ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:21 am
News
A change to the Angel Tree
So many people are in need, especially, during the holidays and it is too much for any single agency to provide for everyone. This year ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:00 am
News
Police investigate burglaries
Three local businesses reported being burglarized late Friday night in Vicksburg. At 11:30 p.m. Friday, a forced entry burglary was reported at Nash Family Dentistry, ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 9:43 am
Education
Smith wants her students to ‘do things, to serve’
A lifetime of teaching has served Arlean Smith well. It’s become a part of who she is. The Warren Central High School teacher has a ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 9:30 am
Education
AOI students serve up projects
Bon appetit! A semester long project for eighth grade students at the Academy of Innovation came to an end Friday as one student group was ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, December 5, 2016 10:26 am
News
Santa’s Slay set for CAP Center
The Vicksburg Child and Parent Center is taking the holiday to remind the community of the need to support and protect Vicksburg’s youngest citizens. The ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, December 5, 2016 10:08 am
News
Couple tie knot after nursing home romance
Love can be found in the most unexpected places. Shady Lawn Nursing Home is the setting of Jamie Hill, 57, and Marvin Howard’s, 88, love ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, December 2, 2016 8:41 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
12th annual V105.5 Caroling Contest kicks off tonight
Buddy the Elf says, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” The 12th annual V105.5 Vicksburg Christmas Caroling ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, December 2, 2016 8:25 pm
News
Two injured in accident
Two people were injured Thursday in a wreck between a log truck and a sports utility vehicle on U.S. 61 South. The driver, Kristy Luckett, ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, December 2, 2016 9:53 am
News
Community comes together to celebrate renovated facility
A little dancing and some grilling welcomed people to the newly renovated pavilion at City Park Thursday night during the grand reopening ceremonies. The event ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, December 2, 2016 9:50 am
Sports
Second-half surge propels Gators over Raymond
The Vicksburg Gators started out in tight competition Thursday night against Raymond, but came out blazing after halftime to earn a 63-52 victory. The third ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, December 2, 2016 2:10 am
News
Local children delight at Christmas-themed train
Christmas cheer made a stop on the railroad in Vicksburg Wednesday night. Santa Claus and a group of elves spent the evening outside the Old ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, December 1, 2016 9:42 am
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