Sally Green, Author at The Vicksburg Post

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

Vicksburg Living

Gnome for the holidays: Historic Drummond Street home embraces the whimsical

Denise and Bill Mounger’s home on Drummond Street is one of the many beautiful homes located in the area. Donning a “Free Classical Queen Anne” ... Read more

by Sally Green, Friday, November 15, 2024 10:40 am

Faith

Crawford Street UMC serves 92nd annual Turkey Dinner

The November Turkey Dinner at Crawford Street United Methodist Church has become an expected and much-anticipated event by many people in Vicksburg each year as ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, November 10, 2024 9:34 am

Education

Warren Central Jr. High, Vicksburg Jr. High and Warren Central High Schools address MDE scores, goals for improvement

The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting Oct. 24, where benchmark testing results for several schools were released. Information regarding ... Read more

by Sally Green, Monday, November 4, 2024 7:40 am

Faith

Guiding the next generation: Local pastor on mission to inspire young people

Marcus James wears many hats, including that of reverend. “But,” he says, “I’m not big into titles. Just call me Marcus.” James serves as associate ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, November 3, 2024 7:44 am

Education

2 vying for school board seat in upcoming election: Q&A with Dotson, Patterson

When voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees, District 4 will be the only contested local race ... Read more

by Sally Green, Friday, November 1, 2024 12:39 pm

Crime

6 indicted on murder charges in Warren County

A Warren County Grand Jury this week has returned six indictments on murder charges relating to two separate incidents. Carolyn Mansfield and Albert Thomas were ... Read more

by Sally Green, Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:43 pm

Lifestyles

Bestselling author Sara Berry bringing ‘Tapcode’ to Vicksburg

Sara W. Berry, co-author of the book “Tapcode,” will visit Vicksburg Friday to sign copies of the bestselling non-fiction book. The book signing will take ... Read more

by Sally Green, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:10 am

Crime

Repeat offender pleads guilty to multiple felonies

Jeffery Morrison pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two felonies in Judge Toni Terrett’s courtroom. He faced charges for attempted escape from jail and attempted aggravated ... Read more

by Sally Green, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 3:50 pm

Crime

Sturdivant pleads guilty to murder; to serve 15 years in prison

Markevious Sturdivant pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a Warren County courtroom Tuesday.  Sturdivant’s plea was in relation to an incident in April of 2023, ... Read more

by Sally Green, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 3:31 pm

Faith

Baptist Association to host luncheon for first responders

The Warren Baptist Association (WBA) will host an appreciation luncheon for first responders at First Baptist Church on Cherry St. The luncheon is free for ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, October 27, 2024 9:22 am

Education

VWSD spreading word on Strategic Planning Coalition

The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) is inviting community members to join the newly formed Strategic Planning Coalition. “(This is) a collaborative effort that brings ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:13 am

Lifestyles

Cancer & Covid: Pandemic complicated breast cancer diagnosis, treatment for local pair

Women diagnosed with breast cancer face numerous challenges, but being diagnosed with breast cancer in the midst of a worldwide pandemic brought hardship to the ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, October 26, 2024 9:19 am

Crime

Sanders sentenced to life in prison, 15 years for sexual battery, molestation of 8-year-old

Circuit Court Judge Toni Terrett on Tuesday handed down a sentence of life in prison plus 15 years for 69-year-old Elza C. Sanders, who was ... Read more

by Sally Green, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:57 pm

News

Faith at The Foundry: Whitney strives to teach boys skills, provide Christian mentorship

Sometimes, great examples of faith aren’t found under the roof of a church, but in the hearts of people who are moved to provide Christian ... Read more

by Sally Green, Sunday, October 20, 2024 4:45 am

News

Porchfest to celebrate 6th year with bands, food and fun

Vicksburg’s historic Fostoria neighborhood will celebrate its 6th annual Porchfest on Saturday, Nov. 2 with a lineup of notable bands, artisans, food vendors and festivities. ... Read more

by Sally Green, Friday, October 18, 2024 12:57 pm

News

Chamber Luncheon looks to past, present and future to kick off Vicksburg’s bicentennial celebration

On Wednesday, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion at its monthly luncheon to kick off the 200th bicentennial celebration of the city of ... Read more

by Sally Green, Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:29 pm

Faith

Helping God’s people to a brighter future: Local pastor talks decision to enter ministry

Johnny Gibson III is no stranger to faith and church, but his decision to become a preacher arose from a deep desire to help people. ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, October 12, 2024 2:00 pm

Crime

6 sentenced Thursday in circuit court

Cases involving six defendants were heard before Judge M. James Chaney in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Vicksburg Thursday. Derrick Easter: Easter, who pleaded ... Read more

by Sally Green, Saturday, October 12, 2024 1:04 pm

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