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SENIOR SPONSORS: Teachers see seniors through final journey
Warren Central High School seniors will flip their tassels May 27 from the right side of their cap to the left, signifying their journey through ...
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Commencement: an end and a beginning
It’s commencement time. That word has two definitions, and I think that’s important to remember. Commencement can either mean a beginning or a start, or ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 9:37 am
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HALL OF FAME: Vicksburg native ‘at home’ in role as educator, administrator
It’s been a memorable year for Sean Brewer, and there’s still more to come. In December, the Redwood native and Warren Central graduate was inducted ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, May 16, 2016 2:54 pm
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MISS MISSISSIPPI’S HOMETOWN: For nearly six decades, Vicksburg and Mississippi have had a beautiful relationship
Maybe the City of Vicksburg shared the anxiety experienced by the women who were arriving in town. Both would be judged, the Miss Mississippi contestants ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, May 16, 2016 2:47 pm
Vicksburg Living
TIME FOR WINE: When drinking wine, it’s all about finding what works best — tastes best — for you
Greg Bigelow has been drinking wine for years in the Pacific Northwest, and now he’s sharing his knowledge with people in Vicksburg. Bigelow, U.S. Army ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, May 16, 2016 11:47 am
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PETRIFIED HISTORY: Mississippi Petrified Forest offers a unique glimpse into our history
Forty-five minutes northeast of Vicksburg in Flora lies a natural wonder 36 million years in the making. The Mississippi Petrified Forest was opened in 1963 ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, May 16, 2016 11:39 am
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JUST TWIST: Crawfish season is back in and it’s once again time to enjoy a secret recipe
People have traveled from around the world to get a taste of T’Beaux’s Blues Le Roux’s famous crawfish. The Ray family has fed patrons from ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, May 16, 2016 11:37 am
Vicksburg Living
THE RIGHT BRINE: Vicksburg couple explains how olive trees help them tap their family roots
Just steps outside of Mary and Dr. Mo Qasim Lee Street townhouse lies a courtyard garden fitted with all the makings of a fantastic salad. ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, May 16, 2016 11:30 am
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St. Al team wins second at stock market competition
Most people consult their financial advisors for investing tips and strategies. Now we might just start asking our students. St. Aloysius High School seniors Cass ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, May 16, 2016 9:56 am
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A week to celebrate those lending an assist in our lives
Colleen Gilmore spent much of her adult life in India as a career missionary, but now the retiree embarks on a different adventure every day ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, May 14, 2016 12:34 am
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Federal directive about school bathrooms raises plenty of concern, questions
Public schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity, according to an Obama administration directive issued ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, May 14, 2016 12:23 am
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New ship America to bring more to Vicksburg
American Cruise Lines’ newest paddlewheeler America made her maiden voyage this week, with a seven-day New Orleans roundtrip cruise making its northernmost stop in Vicksburg. ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, May 13, 2016 9:27 am
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Leadership students host NERF Day
When young people rally together behind a common idea, the possibilities are endless. Sixty students from Vicksburg High School and Warren Central High School have ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, May 13, 2016 9:24 am
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Senior sponsor can’t wait to see what class has in store
Another year has come and gone at Vicksburg High School, and about 215 students will depart its hallowed halls to begin the next chapter of ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 9:54 am
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Vicksburg High senior earns national award
Vicksburg High senior Autumn Lee set out to work for her school’s chapter of SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) for a chance to give back, ...
by Austin Vining, Monday, May 9, 2016 10:11 am
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A MILLION STROKES
Five years ago, Matthew Burdine had graduated from the University of Mississippi with his MBA and was ready to take on Wall Street — or ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:14 pm
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What’s makes your mother so special?
Mother’s Day is a time-honored tradition where mothers everywhere are honored for all of their hard work. Three-, four- and five-year-old students at Dell Roger’s ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:09 pm
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Warren County named disaster area by federal government
Area farmers, ranchers and others might now be able to get some financial assistance for losses caused by March’s heavy rains and severe weather after ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, May 6, 2016 2:17 pm
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County accepting summer intern applications
The Warren County Board of Supervisors is bringing back the Summer Work Enrichment Program for another year. District 3 Supervisor Charles Selmon said the Board ...
by Austin Vining, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:24 am
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Vicksburg Warren School District recognizes 32 retirees
After putting in a combined 926 years of service, 32 Vicksburg Warren School District professionals were honored at the district’s Retiree’s Recognition Ceremony Tuesday. Former ...
by Austin Vining, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 9:45 am
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Senior sponsors excited to watch students grow
The best things in life you can give your children are roots for stability and confidence and wings for aspiration. The old adage has been ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:38 am
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Making the most of my weekly space
Perhaps one of my greatest accomplishments during my relatively short tenure at The Vicksburg Post has come from the aftermath of one of my opinion-page ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:17 am
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BluzCruz draws paddlers from across the U.S.
Despite the threat of thunderstorms, this year’s BluzCruz canoe and kayak race was one of the most successful to date. Race director Wayne Pratt said ...
by Austin Vining, Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:19 pm
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GREEN MADE EASY: McCain hosts talk on urban gardening
For those who live in the city but still hope to have the fresh farm to table food that’s become increasingly desirable, there’s hope through ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, April 29, 2016 10:24 pm
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Eagle Lake restaurant owners say Lo Sto gives lake goers a place to congregate
After buying a camp on Eagle Lake a few years ago, Cecily and John Mathis felt there was something missing. The Claiborne County-based couple bought ...
by Austin Vining, Friday, April 29, 2016 9:44 am
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BluzCruz paddlers to take 22-mile trip on Mississippi
On your mark, get set, paddle: BluzCruz, a 22-mile race down the Mississippi River, is back for a 12th year this Saturday. Committee member Laura ...
by Austin Vining, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:02 am
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Bringing pura vida back stateside
After spending nearly a week in beautiful Costa Rica, it’s back to the daily grind of interviewing, photographing and writing. Having a job I look ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:47 am
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For everything there is a season
We did it. Saturday, Allison East became Allison Vining. I gave her my last name and she gave me her heart. The ceremony took place ...
by Austin Vining, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 1:10 pm
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