Faith
A heart for teaching: From Pennsylvania to Mississippi, a pastor answers the call
Pastor Nathaniel Stamper found his way to the ministry almost by accident, and his way to the South directly from Pennsylvania. July will mark one ...
Sally Green, Author at The Vicksburg Post
Business
Iconic pawn shop has new future as store changes ownership
Love them or hate them, one thing is true: with their neon colors and oversized presence, the gorillas at Top Dollar Pawn have become a ...
by Sally Green, Friday, May 3, 2024 12:08 pm
Faith
‘Out of this World’ Music & Arts Camp coming to Triumph Church
For the 13th year, Triumph Church of Vicksburg will host its Music & Arts Camp for kids ages five to 12. This year’s theme is ...
by Sally Green, Saturday, April 27, 2024 7:49 pm
Faith
Pottery sale to benefit WinShape Camp
For 10 years, Crossway Church has been the host for WinShape camp, a day camp for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The camp emphasizes ...
by Sally Green, Monday, April 22, 2024 10:52 am
Faith
Profession of faith: First Presbyterian has 4 confirmands
First Presbyterian Church of Vicksburg celebrated Confirmation Sunday last week, with four confirmands solidifying their commitment to the church. Mary Ruth Montgomery, Lily McClean, Audie ...
by Sally Green, Sunday, April 14, 2024 8:49 am
Lifestyles
Farewell, Chief: Remembering the legacy of Richard Marcus Sr.
Richard Marcus Sr., respected and beloved community member and businessman, passed away March 17 at the age of 95. The grandson of immigrants, Richard took ...
by Sally Green, Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:22 am
Faith
‘Rock’ing the music: Geologist-turned-music director celebrates one year at CSUMC
Armed with a degree in geology and a minor in anthropology, MaryKate Cote left Louisiana State University prepared for a career in rocks and minerals. ...
by Sally Green, Saturday, April 6, 2024 8:28 pm
Faith
Closer to the cross: St. Al creates prayer labyrinth for Holy Week
The history of the labyrinth dates back nearly 4,000 years. A labyrinth is a type of maze; however, the difference between a labyrinth and a ...
by Sally Green, Friday, March 29, 2024 6:36 pm
Columnists
Trillium time means spring has sprung in Mississippi
When I see trilliums popping up in my wooded backyard, it’s a sure sign that spring has arrived. I wasn’t familiar with the pretty plants ...
by Sally Green, Friday, March 29, 2024 2:34 pm
Local
4 Vicksburg firefighters promoted
Wednesday was a day of celebration for Vicksburg Fire Department as four firefighters were promoted. Family and fellow firefighters were present when Captain Paramedic Bradley ...
by Sally Green, Friday, March 22, 2024 6:22 am
News
Ecumenical Endeavors
Holy week is the sixth week of Lent, or, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter. This year, Holy Week occurs March 24-30. In Christian ...
by Sally Green, Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:03 pm
Opinion
The Longest Line
I seem to have a knack for choosing the slowest lines at any store that has a cashier-operated checkout. What may look like the quickest ...
by Sally Green, Thursday, March 21, 2024 4:09 pm
Faith
Annual Easter Egg Factory hopping at Gibson United Methodist Church
The annual Easter Egg Factory at Gibson United Methodist has been at work crafting chocolate-covered candy eggs since 1981, becoming a generational tradition in many ...
by Sally Green, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:45 pm
Business
Ribbon cutting marks chamber entry for The Watermark
With its living atrium providing the unique setting situated behind them, owners Daryl Hollingsworth and manager Amber Morton celebrated a ribbon cutting at The Watermark ...
by Sally Green, Saturday, March 16, 2024 7:39 am
Downtown Vicksburg
Southern spring break: SCHC holds weeklong camp
Spring break at Southern Cultural Heritage Center’s (SCHC) Southern Exposure Camp program is more than just art class, as students are exposed to gardening, history, ...
by Sally Green, Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:44 pm
Local
Building a stronger community: United Way holding diaper drive
Sometimes, having a job just doesn’t quite bring in enough to provide the basics. United Way of West Central Mississippi officials say ALICE, or Asset ...
by Sally Green, Saturday, March 9, 2024 11:33 pm
Business
Oldenburg Family Dentistry celebrates ribbon cutting
The clouds cleared and the sun came out in time to celebrate Oldenburg Family Dentistry with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday at its Wisconsin Avenue ...
by Sally Green, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 9:03 am
Lifestyles
Last chance: Girl Scout cookie sales end Sunday
Only here for a limited time each year, the sale of Girl Scout cookies will be ending soon. The last cookie booths will be held ...
by Sally Green, Friday, March 1, 2024 8:49 pm
Business
Broadway Ventures opens in Vicksburg
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Broadway Ventures was held Tuesday in the Thad Cochran Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology (MCITy). Lee ...
by Sally Green, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 10:39 pm
Education
Bright futures: VWSD program teaches students about careers
Beginning with the smallest scholars in pre-kindergarten and stretching through seventh grade, Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) students are getting a look at different career ...
by Sally Green, Friday, February 23, 2024 2:48 am
News
Best Western joins Chamber of Commerce
Although the Best Western Vicksburg hotel has been in town for 31 years, a ribbon cutting was held Tuesday to celebrate its decision to join ...
by Sally Green, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:09 am
Education
‘Trial and Error’ robotics results in big success
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, or FIRST, League is an organization created with the goal to inspire young minds in the areas ...
by Sally Green, Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:57 pm
Business
Changing lives: Center for Pregnancy Choices receives $50K from Cadence Bank
The Center for Pregnancy Choices (CPC) received a special Valentine’s gift Wednesday when David Cox, president of the Vicksburg market for Cadence Bank, presented a ...
by Sally Green, Thursday, February 15, 2024 11:42 pm
Lifestyles
A lifetime of love and art: Vicksburg couple celebrates Valentine’s Day recounting marriage vows, shared journey
On the top of a mesa in Abiquiu, New Mexico, the western sunset painted the sky in stunning shades of orange, pink and purple as ...
by Sally Green, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 10:34 pm
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