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Vicksburg native serves aboard U.S. Navy floating airport

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan Cookson, Navy Office of Community Outreach. SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 2nd ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 9:31 pm

News

City of Tallulah Boil Water Advisory has ended

The City of Tallulah announced late Sunday morning it has rescinded the Boil Water Advisory it issued on September 9, 2024. “The State has cleared ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 8:52 pm

Sports

Saints stay red hot by crushing the Cowboys

ARLINGTON, Texas — For the second week in a row, the New Orleans Saints looked like the best team in the NFL. Running back Alvin ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 4:04 pm

Sports

How They Did: Vicksburg’s college football players — Sept. 14, 2024

A weekly recap of performances by college football players from Vicksburg-area high schools: • South Alabama linebacker Julien Demby (Warren Central) had one tackle for ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 2:27 pm

Sports

St. Al’s Edwards wins second consecutive cross country race

Samantha Edwards did not win a cross country race at all in 2023. She’s making up for lost time in 2024. The St. Aloysius senior ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:42 pm

Sports

Stingy defense powers Tallulah Academy to district win

Tallulah Academy shook off its first loss of the season with a big get-right win. The Trojans forced three turnovers and held Union Christian to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:23 pm

News

This week’s reads: Serial mysteries from the New Large Print collection

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s column features serial mysteries from our New ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:11 pm

Sports

Busbys rack up the victories at St. Al swim meet

The Busbys were busy bees in the pool on Saturday. Olivia Busby won four events — two individuals and two relays — and Matthew Busby ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 11:30 am

Lifestyles

Emergency relief funds to aid Vicksburg National Military Park flood damage repairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Friday reported the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved more than $6.85 million in emergency relief ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 9:50 am

Local

Sills speaks to Kiwanis Club of Vicksburg

Kathie Sills served as guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club of Vicksburg’s Sept. 10 meeting. Sills explained to members how Operation Christmas Child began in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 9:20 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Roosevelt Harris

Warren Central defensive back Roosevelt Harris had a 53-yard interception return touchdown in a 56-23 victory over Germantown on Friday. It was the first pick-six ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

Holy Toledo! Mississippi State gets blown out at home

STARKVILLE — “Showtime” had a great opening scene in Starkville. The second act has bombed so far. Tucker Gleason passed for 285 yards and three ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 1:04 am

Sports

Mississippi football roundup: Alcorn, JSU roll to big wins; Delta State takes first loss

LORMAN — After starting the season against two tough FBS opponents, Alcorn State took advantage of being the bully for once. Quarterback Xzavier Vaughn accounted ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:18 am

Sports

No. 5 Ole Miss puts Wake to sleep

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Ole Miss’ offense remained fearsome as ever, and it looks like it might have a defense to match. The Rebels did not ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:24 pm

Sports

Southern Miss starts fast, then fades in loss to South Florida

HATTIESBURG — South Florida gave Southern Miss a nice head start, then blew right past the Golden Eagles like they were standing still. South Florida ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:23 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg Main Street celebrates 40 years

As Vicksburg Main Street hosted Destination Downtown this week during its 40th year as a program, Executive Director Kim Hopkins said it was only fitting ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:05 pm

History

Old Post Files: September 14, 1924-2014

Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 14, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Mississippi high school football scoreboard: Sept. 20, 2024

Friday’s Games MHSAA Amory 48, Caledonia 0 Baldwyn 27, Water Valley 7 Bay Springs 16, Heidelberg 8 Belmont 38, Myrtle 19 Biggersville 34, West Lowndes ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 14, 2024 2:57 am

Sports

Warren Central smashes Germantown

Like a self-help guru, Warren Central football coach Josh Morgan has talked often the past two weeks about his Vikings being the best version of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:33 am

Sports

PCA takes big loss to Humphreys Academy

Porter’s Chapel Academy still has half a season left and big goals to achieve — which is good, because they’d rather not focus on what ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:23 am

Lifestyles

Women First rally coming to Vicksburg

The Women First: Am I My sister’s Keeper rally, sponsored by the Mu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is coming to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, September 13, 2024 3:57 pm

Sports

MACCC Football Roundup: Gulf Coast tops Jones in top-10 thriller; Co-Lin shuts out Hinds

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is using its ability to mount late-game comebacks to climb up the national rankings. The fifth-ranked Bulldogs scored two touchdowns ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, September 13, 2024 3:13 pm

Crime

LSP arrests 4 suspects in Sunday homicide in Tallulah

Four suspects have been taken into custody and charged with various crimes related to a deadly shooting Sunday morning in Tallulah. According to Louisiana State ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, September 13, 2024 11:21 am

History

Old Post Files: September 13, 1924-2014

Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, September 13, 2024 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Tekarius Qualls

Warren Central defensive lineman Tekarius Qualls had seven tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack, and blocked a punt in a 21-0 victory over ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, September 13, 2024 3:55 am

Sports

South Alabama sets Sun Belt scoring record in 87-10 rout of Northwestern State

MOBILE, Ala. — South Alabama found a few different ways to get into the end zone Thursday night. OK. It found a lot of ways, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:49 pm

Obits

Joyce Louise Perkins

Joyce Louise Perkins, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted family member, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 11, at the age of 72 in Raleigh, N.C., while ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 12, 2024 3:10 pm

Obits

Valerie Anne Stevens Woerner

Valerie Anne Stevens Woerner, known as “Anne” or “Annie” to all who loved her, boldly went where none could follow Monday, September 9, at the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 12, 2024 12:21 pm

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