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Local

Vicksburg toddler waiting for heart transplant

When A’Londre Jones’s mother, LaQuita Qualls, left the hospital with her newborn son in December 2022, she’d been told that everything was normal. But once ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, February 9, 2025 10:57 am

Faith

Love is in the air: Triumph Church to host marriage banquet for Valentine’s Day

On Friday, Feb. 14, Triumph Church will host a Marriage Night for married couples. The evening will feature fellowship, food and a panel discussion by ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:02 am

Education

Benchmark testing results released for area schools

A total of nine Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) schools presented results from the second round of benchmark testing during Thursday’s board of trustees meeting ... Read more

by Sally Green, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 6:38 am

News

VWSD designates February as Career and Technical Education Month

A proclamation declaring February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month was issued by Superintendent Dr. Tori Holloway and approved unanimously by the school board ... Read more

by Sally Green, Monday, February 3, 2025 2:11 pm

Faith

Kibbee time again: St. George’s hosts 64th Lebanese Dinner

For the 64th year, the women of St. George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church will host a fundraising dinner featuring Lebanese food. This year, the dinner will ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, February 2, 2025 9:15 am

Education

VWSD holds town hall

The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) on Thursday held at town hall-style meeting at the Vicksburg Warren Public Library. VWSD board member Alonzo Stevens opened ... Read more

by Sally Green, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 6:09 am

Crime

Cunningham’s among guilty pleas this week in Warren County courtrooms

Royrecus Cunningham pleaded guilty to armed robbery in Judge Toni Terrett’s courtroom on Wednesday. He was sentenced to 15 years, with eight years to be ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, January 26, 2025 11:39 am

Faith

It’s all about the walk at New Beginnings Ministry

For Michelle King and husband Dan, their ministry strives to do more than just preach to people. The name of their church is New Beginnings ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, January 26, 2025 8:17 am

Faith

Christ Episcopal Church rich with history

Christ Episcopal Church, completed in 1843, holds the status of oldest church building in Vicksburg. But the Rev. Sam Godfrey wants people to know the ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:19 pm

Faith

Micah’s Mission is small school with big impact

Dr. Emily Williams said she has always had a calling to help children with disabilities. After many years teaching special education in the public school ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, January 12, 2025 4:05 pm

Faith

An Evening of Praise: Spring Hill M. B. Church hosts free gospel concert

Spring Hill M. B. Church will host a gospel concert dubbed Evening of Praise Saturday at 5 p.m. The concert will feature special guest Pastor ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, January 11, 2025 11:57 am

News

Carlos Harris murder case dismissed; sentencing held for gun charges

In the courtroom of Judge M. James Chaney on Tuesday, Carlos Harris pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a handgun. He was ... Read more

by Sally Green, Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:00 pm

Faith

Barnes finds serenity in role as pastor at Bradley’s Chapel

From a young age, Paul Barnes had a desire to serve God as a preacher. After a lifetime of twists and turns, he found his ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, January 5, 2025 4:41 pm

Faith

‘Blue Christmas’: Finding hope through faith

“Blue Christmas” is more than a memorable hit song by Elvis. The phrase has come to define a time during the Christmas season when those ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, December 29, 2024 6:34 pm

Faith

Understanding Advent: Local pastors explain season, services

As the season of Advent draws to a close, four local clergy have offered their perspectives of the importance of Advent as it relates to ... Read more

by Sally Green, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 12:08 pm

Education

Credit where credit is due: VWSD hands out annual awards

The Vicksburg Warren School Board during its regular meeting Thursday night handed out the coveted awards recognizing teachers, parents and administrators for their contributions throughout ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, December 22, 2024 9:30 am

Lifestyles

Winners revealed: 19th Annual V105.5 Christmas Caroling Contest another big hit (with photo gallery)

The 19th Annual V105.5 Christmas Caroling Contest was held at the Vicksburg Convention Center Thursday night, with radio station employees Mark Jones and Liz Curtis ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, December 14, 2024 7:22 pm

Faith

Local schools spread Christmas cheer with concerts, pageants

It’s the time of year for Christmas pageants and concerts, and they can be found in abundance at local schools. Many schools have already had ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, December 14, 2024 4:46 pm

Faith

Area churches mark season with Christmas cantatas, celebrations

As Christmas approaches, many area churches will be presenting seasonal programs to honor the birth of Christ. The events range from timeless cantatas and classic ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, December 8, 2024 8:38 am

Faith

Chamber Choir to present festive Christmas concert

The Vicksburg Chamber Choir will present “Night of Wonder,” a Christmas concert, at Church of the Holy Trinity Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. Christie ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, December 1, 2024 9:39 am

Local

Momma’s Hope feeds community this Thanksgiving

On Wednesday, members of Momma’s Hope, a local community organization, prepared and delivered almost 300 Thanksgiving meals to elderly and needy families. Momma’s Hope is ... Read more

by Sally Green, Friday, November 29, 2024 1:39 pm

News

‘I’m so thankful’: Family of missing soldier grateful to gain closure

As a child, Peggy Gouras would help her grandmother, Josephine Mayfield, tend the grave of the uncle she would never know. William Mabry Mayfield, Gouras’s ... Read more

by Sally Green, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 9:07 pm

Faith

Local groups host Thanksgiving food giveaways

Many faith-based groups operate with Matthew 25:35 & 40 from the Bible in mind. In this verse, Jesus said, “For I was hungry and you ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, November 24, 2024 7:47 pm

Crime

3 sentenced Friday in circuit court

Three men received sentences Friday in Warren County Circuit Court in front of Ninth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Toni Terrett. Alexander Thomas pled guilty ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, November 17, 2024 6:49 pm

Faith

Holy Trinity Turkey Dinner Classic: a tradition of giving

Coming up next week, Thursday, Nov. 21, Holy Trinity Episcopal of Vicksburg will hold its annual Turkey Dinner Classic at the church, located at 900 ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, November 17, 2024 12:02 pm

Education

Patterson declared winner in District 4 school board race

The official general election tally report has been released by the Warren County Circuit Clerk’s office declaring Linda Muirhead Patterson as the winner in the ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:31 pm

News

Heritage House Retirement Center to close doors

Management of Heritage House of Vicksburg Nursing Center called a meeting Friday of residents in the assisted living portion of the facility, referred to as ... Read more

by Sally Green, Friday, November 15, 2024 3:54 pm

Crime

Morrison sentenced to 30 years for assaulting officer, attempting escape

A Warren County man was sentenced to three decades behind bars Friday following his second conviction on charges of assaulting a law enforcement officer. Ninth ... Read more

by Sally Green, Friday, November 15, 2024 2:38 pm

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