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Supervisors ready to move onto next phase of jail site

The Warren County Board of Supervisors is preparing to move onto the next phase in constructing a new jail facility. The structures, including the old ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, March 1, 2019 8:00 pm

Business

Ameristar Casino marks major milestone

Ameristar Casino Hotel’s month-long silver anniversary celebration culminated Wednesday with a special proclamation and ribbon cutting ceremony. Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr., thanked Ameristar for ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 7:27 pm

Local

Officials close on new golf course lease agreement

The Warren County Board of Supervisors is moving closer on working out a lease agreement with the Vicksburg Warren School District in regard to Clear ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 7:54 pm

Local

Highway 465 to close at sundown Saturday

Highway 465 is expected to be closed Saturday at sundown, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, which expects the main road into the Eagle ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Saturday, February 23, 2019 12:17 pm

Local

USACE activates emergency operations center

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has activated the Vicksburg District’s Emergency Operations Center in wake of the current high water conditions on the Mississippi ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Saturday, February 23, 2019 10:13 am

Local

Organizers bringing street rods to Vicksburg

Al Mashburn has a vision of bringing a family-friendly event that will not only draw locals, but tourists to the River City to enjoy a ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 22, 2019 7:43 pm

Local

Kennedy to run for Sheriff

Leon Kennedy Jr., who ran unsuccessfully for Warren County Sheriff in 2015, will seek the post again after filing qualifying paperwork Friday with the Warren ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 22, 2019 7:35 pm

Local

Varnado and Kitchens chosen Outstanding Educators of the Year

For the 30th consecutive year, the Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce honored 21 local educators with a luncheon and awarded the top educators in the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 7:29 pm

Local

County might be able to match state grants

The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution during their regular Monday meeting to request a local and private legislation from the Mississippi Legislature ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 7:27 pm

Columnists

Not too late to get into politics

We’re coming down to the final weeks for incumbents and challengers to jump into the political pool that is the August primary election. On the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 7:21 pm

Local

Ballard has desire as SLP to help students

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Elizabeth Ballard decided to become ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, February 18, 2019 7:01 pm

Local

Ross was called by God to be a teacher

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Tamyia Ross believes her love ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, February 18, 2019 6:58 pm

Education

VWSD one of only 2 school districts in the nation to receive exemplar status

The Vicksburg Warren School District has received a national designation that very few can claim. The Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21) has high highlighted ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, February 18, 2019 1:31 pm

Local

PLAY BALL!: Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi opens

The landscaping is still underway and there are some post construction blemishes to address, but Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi opened its gates at ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 15, 2019 8:52 pm

Local

Finlayson new to VWSD, but not to teaching

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Betina Finlayson had selfish reasons ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 15, 2019 8:47 pm

Local

2 more candidates file papers to challenge supervisors

Two more challengers filed paperwork with the Warren County Circuit Clerk’s office this week, seeking seats on the Warren County Board of Supervisors. James “Jim” ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 15, 2019 8:30 pm

Local

RCEC’s Buxton finds her calling in life

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Camille Buxton has always known ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, February 14, 2019 7:59 pm

Local

WCI’s Braxton able to connect with students

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Teetee Braxton has known since ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 7:39 pm

Local

Redwood’s Wilkerson making a difference

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Kathy Wilkerson didn’t find her ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 8:08 pm

Columnists

Be sure to listen to your heart

Over the last few years, my family has had its scare of health issues involving my dad and his heart. He found out a couple ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 7:40 pm

Local

Gardner knew her future was teaching

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Ebony Gardner was inspired by ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, February 11, 2019 7:34 pm

Local

Arnold files papers to seek re-election

District 1 Supervisor John Arnold will seek re-election as an Independent. Arnold, who filed his qualifying paperwork with the Warren County Circuit Clerk’s office Friday, ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 8, 2019 7:45 pm

Education

Varnado appreciates creative freedom teaching offers

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Monique Varnado said teaching was ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 8, 2019 7:24 pm

Local

Lindsey loves job as first grade teacher

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Mary Ann Lindsey said teaching is ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, February 7, 2019 8:15 pm

Local

Kitchens knows she was meant to teach

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Teresa Kitchens said she teaches ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 9:04 pm

Local

St. Al’s Lambiotte has desire to inspire

Part of an ongoing series featuring the teachers nominated for Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher of the Year honors. Chesley Lambiotte has been able ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 7:38 pm

Columnists

We should all show respect

I was driving back to Vicksburg recently from the Mississippi Coast when I noticed several vehicles pulled over on the side of the road on U.S. ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 7:19 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Local man will be a guest of Trump during State of the Union

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is expected to have a bit of Vicksburg when he speaks before Congress Tuesday night in the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, February 4, 2019 9:58 pm

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