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WARBIRD FORMATION CLINIC: Flying in style over Vicksburg

Residents may have noticed World War II-era aircraft flying in formation over the skies of Vicksburg on Thursday and Friday. Those planes are coming from ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, October 18, 2024 2:42 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

City of Vicksburg dedicates historical marker to Dabney and Dabney law firm

A new historical marker was unveiled in downtown Vicksburg on Thursday morning, Oct. 17. The marker was dedicated to Dabney and Dabney, the oldest privately ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, October 18, 2024 1:32 pm

Local

Stars and stripes fly to honor Vicksburg veterans Charles W. Brasfeild and John E. Parrette

A small, patriotic, crowd gathered at the Mississippi Welcome Center in Vicksburg on Wednesday morning for the most recent American flag-raising on the Old Vicksburg ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, October 17, 2024 1:47 pm

Local

South Port Project Update: Wetland mitigation continues into phase two

The Port Commission is soon to embark on phase two of wetland mitigation for the South Port Project in Warren County. The new port will ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 4:52 pm

News

Family holds balloon release to celebrate the life of Rosa Lee Myles Shields

Loved ones gathered to celebrate the life of Rosa Lee Myles Shields with a balloon release on Monday, October 7 at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Balloons ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, October 14, 2024 12:38 pm

Local

Brantley calling it a career after nearly 2 decades with county

County Administrator Loretta Brantley is retiring after 18 years of serving Warren County. She has worked for the county for nearly two decades, but spent ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, October 11, 2024 7:13 am

Louisiana

Help from above: SHAF collecting, delivering items for hurricane relief

The Southern Heritage Air Foundation (SHAF), based at the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport, is doing its part to help with hurricane relief across the east coast. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, October 11, 2024 6:59 am

Downtown Vicksburg

God bless those pets

The annual Blessing of the Pets at Christ Episcopal Church was held on Sunday evening. About 18 humans, six dogs, four cats, and three birds ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, October 7, 2024 7:39 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Fall Flea Market a success

The 42nd Annual Fall Flea Market was well-attended Saturday in downtown Vicksburg. Check out our photo gallery! Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, October 5, 2024 4:10 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Manhattan Short Film Festival to be screened at The Strand

The Strand Theatre will be hosting a screening of the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival this weekend. Among 872 submitted films from 74 different countries, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, October 5, 2024 8:40 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Rushing named director, curator of Old Courthouse Museum

The Old Courthouse Museum in downtown Vicksburg has a new director and curator, Jordan Rushing. Rushing has worked at the museum for the past 13 ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, October 4, 2024 9:09 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Annual Fall Flea Market coming Saturday

The 42nd annual Fall Flea Market will be held around the Old Courthouse Museum Saturday. According to Jordan Rushing, director and curator of the museum, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, October 4, 2024 11:38 am

Downtown Vicksburg

The Attic gallery to celebrate 53 years in business

The Attic Gallery is celebrating its 53rd anniversary with a themed show dubbed “Portals.” The gallery has long been a cultural fixture in downtown Vicksburg. ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 1:13 pm

Business

Asian fusion comes to downtown Vicksburg

A new restaurant, Sun Izakaya Asian Fusion and Bar, has opened in downtown Vicksburg. The owners are husband-and-wife team Sam Sun and Yuki Lin, who ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, September 27, 2024 9:40 am

Local

Tora! Tora! Tora!: Airshow team makes pit stop in Vicksburg

The Tora! Tora! Tora! Airshow team stopped at the Vicksburg Municipal Airport Friday. The team was refueling on its way to the Columbus Air Force ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, September 21, 2024 6:48 am

Business

Waring Oil acquires Baton Rouge-based company

Waring Oil Company, LLC of Vicksburg has announced it has acquired the commercial fuel division of Lavigne Oil Company, LLC of Baton Rouge. The acquisition ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, September 21, 2024 6:46 am

Local

How will the new jail be financed?

The new Warren County Jail will cost $74 million and will be paid off over the course of 30 years. Warren County Board of Supervisors ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:25 am

Local

Warren County breaks ground on new jail

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Warren County Jail Monday. The $74 million project will replace the current jail, which was built in ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Monday, September 16, 2024 1:52 pm

Local

County approves new budget, pay increases; millage rates remain same

The Warren County Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting Tuesday unanimously approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including a pay raise for ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, September 7, 2024 1:38 pm

Local

County teeing up for new clubhouse at Clear Creek Golf Club

The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to approve a contract for a new clubhouse to be built at the county-owned Clear Creek ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, September 6, 2024 1:33 pm

History

A Friend indeed: Group celebrates 125 years of the Vicksburg National Military Park

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Vicksburg National Military Park. The Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park have been celebrating with volunteer ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, August 30, 2024 11:54 pm

Local

‘A love offering’: Vicksburg funeral home provides final services for pair of veterans

Two deceased veterans, Jack Waters of U.S. Army and Richard Wetterling of the U.S. Navy, were buried in the Natchez National Cemetery Wednesday. The bodies ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 7:35 pm

Local

Groundbreaking date announced for new Warren County Jail

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Warren County Jail has finally been announced. Following years of questions about when the new jail will be constructed, ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 10:40 pm

Local

Warren County Fire Services undergoes restructuring

The Warren County Fire Services has recently undergone changes to its organizational structure. Previously, the services were comprised of six stations classified as individual nonprofits; ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 2:28 pm

Education

‘An easy decision to make’: Dedication ceremony held at St Aloysius

St. Aloysius Catholic School held a dedication ceremony for Hosemann Hall, a corridor in the High School building, Thursday morning. The dedication comes after Connie ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Friday, August 23, 2024 9:34 am

Local

AT&T workers on strike in Vicksburg

Workers from the Communication Workers of America (CWA) union employed by AT&T are on strike in nine states across the Southeast part of the country ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 12:54 pm

News

Chief engineer: Yazoo Backwater plan is ‘last piece of the puzzle’

The Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project continues to gain momentum. The project, headed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), aims to reduce ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Saturday, August 17, 2024 11:09 am

Local

‘A horrible shock’: St. Aloysius mourns loss of recent graduate

Korey Sims Jr., an 18-year-old recent graduate of St. Aloysius High School, was killed in a shooting on Sunday. Tuesday night, the school’s gymnasium was ... Read more

by Ben Martin, Thursday, August 8, 2024 3:30 pm

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