Local
Missing Vicksburg man found dead
The Vicksburg Police Department has confirmed that Leroy Early, 53 of Vicksburg, was found dead near a residence on Second Avenue. Warren County Coroner Doug ...
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Crime
VIDEO: Teenage murder suspect makes initial appearance in Warren County Justice Court
Albert Jones III, 17, made his initial appearance in Warren County Justice Court on Wednesday after being arrested in connection with the shooting death that ...
by Ben Martin, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 3:03 pm
Crime
Drug bust suspect makes initial appearance in Warren County Justice Court
Cheryl Sue Asad, 48 of Warren County, made her initial appearance in Justice Court Wednesday afternoon. Asad was arrested on Monday in connection with a ...
by Ben Martin, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 2:18 pm
Crime
Two vehicles heavily damaged by gunfire outside Vicksburg nightclub
Several vehicles were shot multiple times in the parking lot next to Jacques’ nightclub on Levee Street early Wednesday morning. At least two vehicles had ...
by Ben Martin, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 12:17 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
Rain no match for Vicksburg’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
The Vicksburg Independence Day Fireworks Celebration concluded Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. Despite some rain early in the evening, the fireworks display went as planned, ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 10:11 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
Fireworks still on in Downtown Vicksburg
An evening thunderstorm won’t keep Vicksburg’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration away. Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said Tuesday that the July Fourth fireworks display is ...
by Ben Martin, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 6:46 pm
Crime
Vicksburg woman arrested as part of major drug bust
A second arrest has been made in the ongoing investigation involving a major drug bust from last week. Cheryl Sue Asad, 48 of Warren County, ...
by Ben Martin, Monday, July 3, 2023 8:01 pm
Local
Blues, Brews and BBQ kicks off at Oak Hall
The Blues, Brews and BBQ event is going on until 9 p.m. Monday at Oak Hall, located at 2430 Drummond Street. The event is free ...
by Ben Martin, Monday, July 3, 2023 6:20 pm
Local
Take a walk on the river: ‘Sip Stroll opens old river bridge to public
The Old Mississippi River Bridge opened to the public on Monday for the ‘Sip Stroll, part of the Mighty ‘Sip Reunion. Locals and visitors alike ...
by Ben Martin, Monday, July 3, 2023 11:34 am
Crime
Vicksburg man killed, two injured in shooting at apartment complex
A Vicksburg man was killed and two teens were injured in an early Saturday shooting incident at Azalea Cove Apartments. Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived ...
by Ben Martin, Saturday, July 1, 2023 8:33 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
History is alive in reenactment of Surrender of Vicksburg
A reenactment of the surrender of the Confederate forces at the Siege of Vicksburg took place on the steps of the Old Courthouse Museum in ...
by Ben Martin, Saturday, July 1, 2023 12:08 pm
Crime
More than $100,000 in narcotics seized in major drug bust in Warren County
A joint operation between the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Vicksburg Police Department resulted in a major drug bust on Thursday in which more ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 30, 2023 6:04 pm
Education
Leadership changes addressed at Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees meeting
The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Thursday. A number of items were addressed including recent and coming changes ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 30, 2023 1:24 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
It’ll be a blast! Vicksburg’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration a milestone year for mayor
The Vicksburg Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will begin at 7 p.m. in downtown Vicksburg on Tuesday. Vicksburg-based band The Chill will begin the party, performing ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 30, 2023 11:44 am
Local
A walk on the water: ‘Sip Stroll set for Monday as part of Mighty ‘Sip Reunion
A ‘Sip Stroll event will take place Monday at the Old Mississippi River Bridge. The bridge will be open to the public for attendees to ...
by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 29, 2023 1:55 pm
Local
VIDEO: Civil rights icon James Meredith visits Vicksburg on Walk Against Crime
Activist and civil rights icon James Meredith met with community leaders at his Walk Against Crime event on Friday evening at Washington Street Park. Meredith ...
by Ben Martin, Sunday, June 25, 2023 4:51 pm
Local
Woman killed in Fisher Ferry wreck identified
The woman killed in the car crash on Thursday on Fisher Ferry Road was identified by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office as Shirley Luster, 65 ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 23, 2023 11:44 am
Crime
Woman shot with pellet gun during altercation on Old Highway 27
Vicksburg Warren E911 received a call from the 2500 block of Old Highway 27 indicating that an adult female had been shot with a pellet ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 23, 2023 11:02 am
Crime
Warren County man in custody for fentanyl possession
Warren County deputies went to an address in the 400 block of Douglas Road to serve a misdemeanor warrant to Christopher D. Brock, 39 of ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 23, 2023 10:45 am
Crime
Warren County man jailed on meth charges
Warren County deputies responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle on Abraham Drive and Paxton Road at approximately 11 p.m. on June 20. According ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 23, 2023 10:42 am
Crime
Warren County man in custody after brief chase
Warren County Deputies went to an address in the 400 block of Dry Creek Road on June 20 to serve two grand jury capias warrants, ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 23, 2023 10:37 am
Crime
Warren County man in custody for 2018 sexual battery of child
Last week, a team of Warren County investigators led by Lieutenant Stacy Rollison began an investigation into a report of inappropriate sexual contact. Austin Zane ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 23, 2023 10:29 am
Local
Woman killed in wreck on Fisher Ferry Road
Vicksburg Warren E911 received a call from a citizen reporting a single-vehicle accident on Fisher Ferry Road, just south of Old Trace Drive at approximately ...
by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 22, 2023 8:46 pm
Crime
April-May 2023 crime statistics released by Vicksburg Police Department
The Vicksburg Police Department released its crime statistics for April and May during the June 19 meeting of the city of Vicksburg Board of Mayor ...
by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 22, 2023 1:13 pm
Local
Concession stand burns at Porters Chapel Academy
The concession stand at Porters Chapel Academy caught fire Thursday morning. McKinley Skipper, who happens to have been with the Warren County Fire Service for ...
by Ben Martin, Thursday, June 22, 2023 11:32 am
Crime
Vicksburg Crime addressed at Mayor’s Q&A session
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. hosted a public question-and-answer session about crime on Thursday evening at the Robert M. Walker building in downtown Vicksburg. First, ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 16, 2023 4:57 pm
Education
Get to the Chopper! SAME Army Engineering Construction Camp underway in Warren County
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is currently hosting the Army Engineering and Construction Camp in Vicksburg from June 11 through 17. Each branch ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 16, 2023 3:24 pm
Local
VIDEO: Storm peels off Econo Lodge roof, leaves Waffle House smothered and covered
The Econo Lodge on Clay Street suffered extensive roof damage from the storm that passed through Vicksburg early Friday morning. A significant portion of the ...
by Ben Martin, Friday, June 16, 2023 11:23 am
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