Crime
Four charged with felonies after traffic stop yields meth, gun
Four Vicksburg residents are facing felony drug charges after a traffic stop Tuesday led law enforcement to the discovery of methamphetamines and a stolen firearm. ...
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Columnists
Lifeguard shortage is no small thing
On today’s front page, you can read all about how one of Vicksburg’s most important annual programs is getting ready to kick off its 2024 ...
by Blake Bell, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:08 pm
Lifestyles
Making a splash: Vicksburg City Pool, American Red Cross to hold Learn to Swim program
The Vicksburg City Pool is preparing to launch its 2024 swimming lessons sessions in June and Director Sylvia Gurtowski said there will be classes available ...
by Blake Bell, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:25 pm
Education
VWSD okays purchase of electric school buses, charger installation
The Vicksburg Warren School District during its monthly meeting Thursday re-approved a 2023 motion to purchase electric buses. VWSD officials said the original February 2023 ...
by Blake Bell, Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:34 am
Local
What to do with Nadia: Canine officer subject of debate after handler leaves Vicksburg PD
The question of what should come next for a canine belonging to Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) following the resignation of her longtime handler has become ...
by Blake Bell, Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:51 pm
Columnists
Miss Mississippi’s Teen competition shined over weekend
After nearly 20 years in the newspaper business, I thought I had covered almost everything, but this weekend’s Miss Mississippi’s Teen competition proved me wrong. ...
by Blake Bell, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:12 am
Local
Ward 1 alderman candidates officially qualify
The list of candidates vying to replace the late Michael Mayfield Sr. as alderman for Vicksburg’s Ward 1 became official Monday morning when 10 people ...
by Blake Bell, Monday, April 22, 2024 2:17 pm
Lifestyles
Renowned angler, host speaks at Rotary Club; gives preview of upcoming catfish tourney
The Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters catfish tournament will make its return to Vicksburg this summer and the event’s namesake was in the River City ...
by Blake Bell, Saturday, April 20, 2024 11:28 am
Downtown Vicksburg
Today’s the day: Vicksburg Arts & Music Festival is underway
The third annual Vicksburg Arts and Music Festival kicked off Friday night at the Vicksburg Convention Center and continues through today and into this evening. ...
by Blake Bell, Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:34 am
Crime
More remains found in murder case of Vicksburg native
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday issued a press release updating the murder case of Vicksburg native Sade Robinson, with more grisly discoveries coming ...
by Blake Bell, Friday, April 19, 2024 3:46 pm
Columnists
Vicksburg Police Department is making efforts toward transparency
Like a lot of jobs that people often see portrayed in movies, there are a lot of misconceptions about reporters. It seems that a lot ...
by Blake Bell, Friday, April 19, 2024 10:32 am
Crime
VPD addresses concerns, answers questions at town hall meeting
Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) held a town hall meeting Tuesday evening and opened the door for discussions with the public on an array of issues, ...
by Blake Bell, Friday, April 19, 2024 8:07 am
Local
Bovina fire district to expand; move expected to lower insurance premiums
During its regular meeting Monday, the Warren County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the expansion of the Bovina fire protection district following a public hearing ...
by Blake Bell, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 2:10 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
Downtown development: Walking tour is step forward for area’s continued improvement
Joe Borgstrom stood in the afternoon sunlight streaming into The Watermark Vicksburg through its open sky light Monday evening and explained the rules to a ...
by Blake Bell, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:03 am
Crime
Second suspect arrested for Elizabeth Circle shooting
A Vicksburg man has become the second suspect taken into custody by Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) in connection with a shooting on Elizabeth Circle earlier ...
by Blake Bell, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:53 pm
Local
Board of Supervisors approves disaster declaration following storm damage
The Warren County Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting Monday approved a disaster declaration following last week’s storm, which left many residents dealing with ...
by Blake Bell, Monday, April 15, 2024 2:18 pm
News
Simulating a solution: ERDC works to help reopen port following Baltimore bridge collapse
As crews continue working to clear the wreckage beneath the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, strategies for how to best undergo the mission ...
by Blake Bell, Friday, April 12, 2024 10:32 pm
Local
Spring flag-raising ceremony to be held Tuesday
The second of four yearly flag-raising ceremonies sponsored by The Army-Navy Club of Vicksburg will take place Tuesday, marking the spring installment of the event ...
by Blake Bell, Friday, April 12, 2024 8:11 am
BREAKING NEWS
Former Jackson cop wanted for murder taken into custody after chase begins in Vicksburg
A high-speed chase that began on Interstate 20 in Vicksburg ended in Louisiana Wednesday afternoon with the arrest of a former Jackson police officer wanted ...
by Blake Bell, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:25 pm
Columnists
Brushing up on my basketball knowledge
First of all, I want to say congratulations to the University of Connecticut Huskies for winning back-to-back national championships in men’s NCAA basketball. That is ...
by Blake Bell, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:29 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
Cooking and culture: St. Al students study Spanish language through food
St. Aloysius High School’s Spanish II teacher Vivian Velazquez knows the best way to a student’s head is sometimes through the stomach. Velazquez made good ...
by Blake Bell, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:42 pm
Local
Vicksburg gets a peek: Cloud cover doesn’t deter crowds from viewing eclipse
The Vicksburg National Military Park drew a crowd for Monday’s eclipse, despite heavy cloud cover that made it a peek-when-you-could event. National Park Service Ranger ...
by Blake Bell, Monday, April 8, 2024 2:51 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
Main Street Program to receive development grant
The Downtown Vicksburg Main Street Program has been selected as one of only 18 in Mississippi communities to receive the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) ...
by Blake Bell, Saturday, April 6, 2024 9:18 am
Education
Learning the ropes: HCC, VWSD partnering to provide intern opportunities
As graduation looms only months away for college and high school students alike, institutions in Warren County are working on both levels to ensure students ...
by Blake Bell, Friday, April 5, 2024 11:10 pm
Local
Downed power line leads to house fire
A Friday-afternoon house fire at 1401 Division Street is the latest in a string of structure fires across Vicksburg in recent weeks. Vicksburg Fire Chief ...
by Blake Bell, Friday, April 5, 2024 7:14 pm
Local
Walker to retire from city; chief of staff, administrative assistant named
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. announced Friday that mayoral secretary Jacqueline Walker will be stepping down from her position effective June 30, and has announced ...
by Blake Bell, Friday, April 5, 2024 1:20 pm
Local
City prepares to finalize appointment of interim city attorney, extends contract for prosecutor
The City of Vicksburg will make official two new appointments during an event scheduled for Wednesday, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. announced Friday morning. According to ...
by Blake Bell, Friday, April 5, 2024 11:17 am
Local
Total eclipse at the park
The second solar eclipse in just over six months will be visible Monday and the Vicksburg National Military Park is offering its prime real estate ...
by Blake Bell, Thursday, April 4, 2024 9:00 pm
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