Local
SALUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS: VPD canine officer talks loss, renewal
Officer Blake Scallions has a special job within Vicksburg Police Department (VPD): He is a canine officer and has been on the force for four ...
Ben Martin, Author at The Vicksburg Post
News
SALUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS: Dream come true
Fire Captain and paramedic Jabaris McDaniel of the Vicksburg Fire Department (VFD) is enthusiastic about his career. In May he will have been with the ...
by Ben Martin, Saturday, March 30, 2024 2:37 pm
Vicksburg Living
VL-A very German Christmas
Frohe Weihnachten A Very German Christmas Story and photos by Ben Martin The halls of the Rials home are fully decked come Christmas time. “I ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10:22 pm
Education
Vicksburg Catholic School beats national averages in standardized tests
The Vicksburg Catholic School received the results of its standardized testing for the 2022-2023 school year. TerraNova Jordan Amborn, VCS Director of Student Affairs, said ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:55 am
Education
Convocation kicks off new school year for Vicksburg Warren School District
The Vicksburg Warren School District held its annual Teacher Convocation and Celebration on Thursday at the Vicksburg Convention Center to kick off the 2023-2024 school ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, August 4, 2023 11:23 am
Local
THANK A VET: Send local World War II veteran Rufus Puckett a card for his 100th birthday
World War II veteran Rufus Puckett turns 100 years old on Aug. 8, and the Southern Heritage Air Foundation and Puckett’s family are celebrating him ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:56 pm
Crime
Reported fight at Jacques’ results in hospitalization of 20-year-old
A 20-year-old male was reportedly hospitalized early Friday morning after a physical altercation at Jacques’ nightclub. However, Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones said the Vicksburg ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, July 28, 2023 4:27 pm
Business
A WILLIE GOOD DEAL: Will Halpin lives out his auction dreams
Will “Willie” Halpin runs the Mississippi Pickers Auction House on Adams Street in downtown Vicksburg. Halpin started the business last year and said it was ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, July 28, 2023 2:28 pm
Education
Vicksburg Warren School District Trustees memorialize Coach Chad McMullin
The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Thursday, beginning with a resolution for a late staff member. A resolution ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, July 28, 2023 1:53 pm
Education
Loviza questions Warren Central High School construction delays
The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Thursday, during which questions were raised by District 5 Trustee Joe Loviza ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, July 28, 2023 1:52 pm
Crime
Vicksburg man busted in undercover operation by Warren County Sheriff’s Office
Damion Lamone Carroll, 28 of Vicksburg, was arrested at the Mississippi Department of Corrections Office when he reported to his probation officer on July 20 ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 3:10 pm
Crime
Vicksburg man arrested on drug and gun charges
A Vicksburg man was arrested for drugs and firearm possession. Deputy T’Onna Sims stopped a 2009 Chevrolet sedan for a traffic violation on Interstate 20 ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 2:59 pm
Crime
Vicksburg woman arrested for second time in month for drugs
A woman was arrested for a second time this month on drug charges by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Sheriff T’onna Sims stopped a ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 2:55 pm
Local
Trash Talk: Flaggs hosts Q&A about Vicksburg’s Waste Management contract
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. hosted an open question-and-answer session to discuss the city’s new contract with Waste Management on Monday evening at the Ardis ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 2:06 pm
Local
City employees recognized for years of service by Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen
The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen held its weekly meeting on Monday morning at the Robert M. Walker Building, during which eight City employees ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 1:40 pm
Local
City of Vicksburg files public nuisance petition against Jacques’
The City of Vicksburg filed a petition to declare Jacques’ nightclub a public nuisance on Monday, Associate City Attorney Monica Allen said. The filing comes ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 10:39 am
Crime
Vicksburg man wanted for questioning in May 6 Jacques’ shooting
Michael Carson, 23 of Vicksburg, is wanted for questioning by the Vicksburg Police Department in connection with a May 6 shooting in the parking lot ...
by Ben Martin, Monday, July 24, 2023 2:57 pm
Local
Christmas in July to replace Ritz on the River at Vicksburg Convention Center
The 10th and final Ritz on the River was held at the Vicksburg Convention Center on Thursday evening. At the event, VCC Executive Director Erin ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, July 21, 2023 12:55 pm
Local
Shaken, Not Stirred: Ritz on the River goes big for its last hurrah
The 10th and final annual Ritz on the River event was held at the Vicksburg Convention Center Thursday evening. Erin Powell Southard, VCC executive director, ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, July 21, 2023 12:49 pm
Local
Miss Mississippi Vivian O’Neal addresses Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce
The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon at the Vicksburg Convention Center on Wednesday, featuring guest speaker Miss Mississippi 2023 Vivian O’Neal. ...
by Ben Martin, Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:42 pm
Education
Community welcomes new Vicksburg Warren School District superintendent at Cedar Grove reception
A welcome reception for Dr. Toriano “Tori” Holloway, the Vicksburg Warren School District’s new superintendent, was held at Cedar Grove Mansion Thursday evening. Officials from ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, July 14, 2023 3:46 pm
Crime
Sister, boyfriend charged in murder of Vicksburg woman
Kearis Ford, 24 of Vicksburg, was pronounced dead at the Claiborne County Medical Center on Wednesday night after an incident that occurred at the Windsor ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, July 14, 2023 2:41 pm
Local
Peeples assumes command of Mississippi Valley Division of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
A Change of Command ceremony for the Mississippi Valley Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was held Wednesday morning at the Environmental ...
by Ben Martin, Thursday, July 13, 2023 2:37 pm
Local
Vicksburg Fire Department promotes Nickson, Wright in Wednesday ceremony
The Vicksburg Fire Department held a promotional ceremony on Wednesday at the department’s training center. Marlin Nickson was promoted to captain, and Duncan Wright was ...
by Ben Martin, Thursday, July 13, 2023 2:30 pm
Lifestyles
Honky Tonk Crazy: Next Southern Cultural Heritage Center dance party set for Aug. 12
Line dance practices are currently underway at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center (SCHC). Stacey Mahoney is the Executive Director of the SCHC and the instructor ...
by Ben Martin, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 1:46 pm
Crime
WHO’S SEEN WOOSIE? Vicksburg murder suspect still on the loose
The Vicksburg Police Department is still searching for Quentarious “Woosie” Williams, 28 of Vicksburg, in connection with the June 8 shooting death of Kelvion Winston. ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 2:39 pm
Crime
Suspect in custody for burglary on Ring Road in Warren County
A victim reported that a home was broken into in the 300 block of Ring Road on Thursday at about 6 p.m. Deputy Dusty Keyes ...
by Ben Martin, Saturday, July 8, 2023 5:20 pm
Crime
More than 100 shots fired in shooting on Levee Street
Several vehicles were shot multiple times in the parking lot next to Jacques’ nightclub and the Mulberry on Levee Street early Wednesday morning. At least ...
by Ben Martin, Thursday, July 6, 2023 3:50 pm
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