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News

Vicksburg Police Department Incident Reports: Feb. 3 to Feb. 9, 2025

The following incidents were recorded by the Vicksburg Police Department during the period Feb. 3 to Feb. 9, 2025. The incidents are listed by date, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, February 16, 2025 3:22 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Janiah Caples

Mississippi Delta Community College basketball player Janiah Caples, a former Vicksburg High star, had 19 points and seven rebounds in a 64-56 win over Holmes ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, February 16, 2025 3:55 am

Opinion

Let’s have some pride in our community

People, especially young people, will often say of their hometown, “There’s never anything to do here.” It’s a pretty common complaint no matter how much ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, February 15, 2025 1:50 pm

Louisiana

State of Emergency declared for Tallulah Water System: Magnolia Water Utility Company named operator

TALLULAH, LA – This week, upon motion by the court-appointed Receiver and with the consent of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), the 6th Judicial ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, February 15, 2025 1:47 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Black History Month: Uncover your roots at Catfish Row Museum’s genealogy workshop

By Lauchlin Fields , LF Voices Collective Every family has a story, but many remain untold, hidden in old records, whispered among elders, or lost ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, February 15, 2025 1:45 pm

Education

Educator of the Year nominee: Darlene Taylor works to inspire students

Darlene Taylor has worked in education for 27 years and currently teaches fifth grade at Redwood Elementary. Taylor is a finalist for the Vicksburg-Warren County ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:26 am

Lifestyles

Charlie’s Gyrocopters: a hobby turned unique aerial passion

By Bernadette Cahill, Special to The Post If you think you have seen a flying lawnmower over town, it was just one of Charlie’s Gyrocopters. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, February 15, 2025 7:16 am

History

Old Post Files: February 15, 1925-2015

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, February 15, 2025 4:00 am

Education

Educator of the Year nominee: Merri (Wyn) Pratt uses music to reach students

Merri (Wyn) Pratt teaches music to students ages three through sixth grade at Porter’s Chapel Academy. Pratt is a finalist for the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 7:39 am

Education

Educator of the Year nominee: Bruce Robinson pulls double duty as teacher, coach

Bruce Robinson has worked in education for 34 years and currently teaches driver’s education and coaches at Porter’s Chapel Academy. Robinson is a finalist for ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 7:34 am

History

Old Post Files: February 14, 1925-2015

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, February 14, 2025 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Peyton Calvin

Vicksburg High baseball player Peyton Calvin was 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs and two runs scored in a 15-13 win over Raymond on Monday, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 3:55 am

Local

Second symposium: Vicksburg 200 Committee announces next event featuring ‘Vicksburg’s Legacy of Lifelong Learning’

The Vicksburg 200 Committee and the City of Vicksburg have announced they will be presenting the second Bicentennial Symposium featuring “Vicksburg’s Legacy of Lifelong Learning” ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:12 pm

Obits

Alberta Butler

Alberta Butler, a Vicksburg resident, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, in her home following a lengthy illness. She was 91. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:47 am

History

Looking Back: The rise and fall of 2132 Oak St.

The house at 2132 Oak St. was the home of George M. Klein and his family and was located on the northwest corner of Oak ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:36 am

Sports

House passes ‘Tim Tebow Act’ to allow homeschoolers to play sports

By Geoff Pender Mississippi Today The state House advanced a bill that would allow Mississippi children being home schooled to to play public school sports. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 4:23 pm

Sports

Game Plan: Feb. 12, 2025

The Vicksburg Post welcomes your items for the Game Plan. Submit items by email to sports@vicksburgpost.com. Please include the name and phone number of a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 4:00 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Carson Smith

St. Aloysius baseball player Carson Smith was 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored in a 14-1 rout of Pelahatchie on Monday. St. Al ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 3:55 am

Sports

Saints hire Eagles’ offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as head coach

NEW ORLEANS — Kellen Moore led one team to a Super Bowl championship in the Superdome. The stadium’s primary tenant is hoping he can do ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 2:39 pm

History

Old Post Files: February 12, 1925-2015

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, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:52 am

Sports

Vicksburg Girls Softball Association registration deadline is Saturday

Registration for the Vicksburg Girls Softball Association’s spring season is open until Saturday, Feb. 15. The league is open to players ages 4-16, with teams ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:42 am

Sports

Baseball Roundup: St. Al steamrolls Pelahatchie; VHS wins opener; Port Gibson sweeps PCA

St. Aloysius erupted for 10 runs in the third inning to steamroll Pelahatchie 14-1 on Monday and earn its first baseball win of the season. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:49 am

Sports

Alcorn State lays historic beatdown on Mississippi Valley State

LORMAN — Alcorn State’s victory over Mississippi Valley State started out lopsided and wound up historic. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt scored 14 points and Djahi Binet had ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:53 am

Sports

Madison Central tops Warren Central in softball season opener

Every time Warren Central mounted a comeback, Madison Central answered or snuffed it out. The Lady Jags scored twice in the top of the sixth ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:23 am

Guest Columnists

The Vicksburg and Warren County Historical Society extends invitation of membership

This column was submitted by the Old Courthouse Museum. Our city of Vicksburg has one of the most unique and diverse histories in the South. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, February 10, 2025 2:12 pm

Sports

College basketball TV schedule: Feb. 10-16, 2025

MEN’S BASKETBALL Monday, Feb. 10 5 p.m. CBSSN – Lafayette at American 6 p.m. ESPN – North Carolina at Clemson 6 p.m. YouTube – Mississippi ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, February 10, 2025 11:37 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: Kayleigh Karel

East Central Community College softball player Kayleigh Karel, a former Warren Central star, went 5-for-6 with two doubles, two RBIs, one run scored and one ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, February 8, 2025 3:55 am

Sports

Missy Gators finish second in Region 2-6A basketball tournament

The Vicksburg Missy Gators came up a little short in their quest for a region championship, but did move up in the state tournament pecking ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, February 7, 2025 10:13 pm

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