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Young, hungry, improved defense key to Gators’ hopes this season
With new leaders, a defensive coordinator who knows the talent of his players and a young core of rising juniors, Vicksburg High’s defense is on ...
Alex Swatson, Author at The Vicksburg Post
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Local uses gym to change lives
Downtown Vicksburg is decorated with quaint shops and restaurants, but nestled along Washington Street sits an establishment unbeknownst to much of the public. Vicksburg firefighter ...
by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:01 am
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America’s wait is over, with football in the air
The moment most of America has collectively waited on for almost nine months is arriving. Football is in the air. As grass is mowed and ...
by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 9:33 am
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Volleyball provides exercise, competition
A group of friendly, yet competitive adults meet at the YMCA every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to partake in some high impact volleyball. The 10 ...
by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 9:55 am
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Time for some time off, and reflections on life
After four separate occasions of telling Vicksburg that “Ernest is on vacation,” the roles are reversed. Yup, the guy with the dreadlocks often referred to ...
by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 8:48 am
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Community shows up at Bazinsky Field in support of Mudbugs
Bazinsky field was home plate for Vicksburg softball past and present athletes to support a good cause. Rick Daughtry and Mike Ferguson assembled a softball ...
by Alex Swatson, Saturday, July 30, 2016 10:47 pm
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Lady Thunder’s tourney run ends in one-point loss
A charge called the other way or a made free throw could’ve made all the difference in the world for the River City Lady Thunder ...
by Alex Swatson, Saturday, July 30, 2016 10:27 pm
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Lady Thunder split games in doubleheader
DALLAS – It was a tale of two games for the River City Lady Thunder Friday. The Lady Thunder split their doubleheader in the second ...
by Alex Swatson, Friday, July 29, 2016 11:49 pm
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Lady Thunder open tournament with a win
DALLAS — The River City Lady Thunder went straight from the highway to the hardwood on Thursday. After leaving in the morning and driving 300-plus ...
by Alex Swatson, Friday, July 29, 2016 8:46 am
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Mississippi Heat develops athletes, change lives
When Michael Keyton started the Mississippi Heat Track Club in 2006, it was a hobby to keep up with his energetic sons Xavier and Michael ...
by Alex Swatson, Thursday, July 28, 2016 10:32 am
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Gym instructor fosters women’s workout space for women
Women often struggle with body shaming. If a woman is too tall or muscular like the Williams sisters, voluptuous like Jennifer Lopez or full-figured like ...
by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9:51 am
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Smith growing as athlete, person
When Terrell Smith woke up prepared to board a plane headed to the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials, he found out his 200-meter dash ...
by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 8:38 am
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Knowledge, awareness keys to sports success
High school sports are a beautiful thing to cover. Athletes in Vicksburg are — the majority of the time — unbothered with standings, records or ...
by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 8:24 am
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River City Lady Thunder believe they can hang tough in national tournament in Dallas
About five hours west of Vicksburg on Interstate 20 lay the host city of the Cowboys, Rangers and Mavericks. It also plays host the PrimeTime ...
by Alex Swatson, Saturday, July 23, 2016 8:11 pm
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Young golfers see the bright side in final day of championship
Sportsmanship seemed to be the central theme among the younger golfers in day two of the Warren County Junior Golf Championship. Caleb Tucker and Will ...
by Alex Swatson, Saturday, July 23, 2016 12:33 am
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Warren County Junior Golf Championship underway at Clear Creek
Fresh and familiar faces of Warren County took to Clear Creek in an effort to improve their golfing talents. Golfers ages 11 through 18 participated ...
by Alex Swatson, Friday, July 22, 2016 2:06 pm
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MHSAA considering health, safety of pitchers before setting count
Coaches around the state and executives from the Mississippi High School Activities Association gathered at the Mississippi Association of Coaches clinic to discuss how to ...
by Alex Swatson, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:09 am
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Mississippi Heat sends five to Junior Olympics
As the summer heat became more intense, so did the amateur track club bearing the same name. The Mississippi Heat will send Charve’ Gibson, Shaniyah ...
by Alex Swatson, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:08 am
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Warren Central’s Thompson soars high to Houston
The leg strength Warren Central’s Raven Thompson developed through ballet classes at Debra Franco’s School of Dance has served her well on the track. Thompson ...
by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:48 am
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VWSD seeks help in nominating inaugural hall of fame class
Past athletes and coaches of the Vicksburg Warren School District should be honored. However, it requires a little help from the community. VWSD athletic director ...
by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:47 am
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Senior center offers exercises
It becomes more important to maintain a healthy lifestyle with age. At the Vicksburg Senior Center, physical and mental exercise is abundant in standard and ...
by Alex Swatson, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:22 am
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This college football season is poised to be entertaining
College football is about five weeks away. With the university of Alabama winning it’s 16th national championship it put the Southeastern Conference back on top ...
by Alex Swatson, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 9:42 am
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Malcolm Butler embraces title of role model to Vicksburg’s youth
Malcolm Butler went from working at Popeyes on Pemberton Sqaure Boulevard to playing cornerback for the New England Patriots in a few short years. Once ...
by Alex Swatson, Monday, July 18, 2016 10:30 am
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VHS alumnae game brings back fond memories
As players from Vicksburg High’s softball most recent roster to the one dating back to 1998 emerged onto the field, a sense of sisterhood blanketed ...
by Alex Swatson, Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:15 am
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Second annual Malcolm Butler Football Camp proves to be a success
At the end of his football camp, Malcolm Butler addressed the kids with a message: be successful through a sturdy work ethic and a positive ...
by Alex Swatson, Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:14 am
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Swimmers take advantage of VSA’s last chance meet at City Pool
It’s always great to make a first impression, but it’s even more important to make the most of a last chance effort. The Vicksburg Swim ...
by Alex Swatson, Saturday, July 16, 2016 12:30 am
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NFL star Butler returns to VHS to host camp
New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler will return to his hometown to pass down football knowledge he’s gained heading into his third season in the ...
by Alex Swatson, Friday, July 15, 2016 8:44 am
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VSO shifting gears for 2016
Registration for the Vicksburg Soccer Organization rolls through Aug. 21, yet as the adage stands, “the early bird catches the worm.” VSO is offering a ...
by Alex Swatson, Friday, July 15, 2016 8:42 am
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