Local
Pet of the Week: This little cur mix is just waiting for all the love
This male cur mix puppy is shy and a bit scared of his surroundings, but he is friendly and is waiting on a furever home ...
Tracye Prewitt, Author at The Vicksburg Post
Downtown Vicksburg
Navigating ‘The Great Loop’: Texas man docks in Vicksburg amid cross-country voyage
Austin native Thomas Graves docked his small sailboat in Vicksburg for several nights this week on his way to New Orleans by way of a ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:40 am
Lifestyles
Pet of the Week: This sweet girl is looking for a furever home
Tan chihuahua mix female. Very sweet and doesn’t mind other dogs or cats. She is available for adoption from the Vicksburg Animal Shelter. The adoption ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 2:50 pm
Obits
King Lewis Jr.
King Lewis Jr., a former Redwood resident, passed away Sunday, April 7, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. He was 66. Visitation will ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, April 18, 2024 4:15 pm
Lifestyles
Pet of the Week: I am Batman and I am in need a furever Bat Cave
Batman is a two-year-old pitbull. He is good with other dogs but isn’t too fond of cats. He considers them his arch-nemesis. Batman is very ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 9:30 am
Local
Pet of the Week: Meet Reign
One-year-old Reign is a sweetheart. She loves to cuddle and receive treats. She is good with other dogs and cats. She is a huge couch ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:42 am
History
Old Post Files: April 5, 1924-201
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 ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, April 5, 2024 7:57 am
Local
Pet of the Week: Emmy the calico in need of a colorful furever home
Emmy is a nine-month-old female. She is an American shorthair and is a calico. She is located at PetSense in the Pemberton Square shopping center. ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 2:38 pm
History
Old Post Files: March 29, 1924-2014
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 ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, March 29, 2024 12:14 pm
Local
Volunteer of the Week: Holly Stokes believes in serving humbly, loving deeply, honoring Christ
Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Holly Stokes. Holly is married to her high school sweetheart, Billy Stokes. They are blessed to have ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:39 pm
Lifestyles
Vicksburg native Zechariah Lloyd Tillotson advances to the finals of the International Songwriting Competition
Vicksburg native Zechariah Lloyd Tillotson advanced to the finals of the International Songwriting Competition with his song, “Hard Time Livin’.” This round of competition includes ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:00 pm
Local
Pet of the Week: Unique Lucas is looking for that once-in-a-lifetime home
Lucas is a 1-year-old tabby with a unique coat. He is up to date on his vaccines and has been neutered. He is loving and ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:23 am
Education
Ann Wallace DeRossette named to 2024 Who’s Who at the University of Southern Mississippi
Vicksburg native, Ann Wallace DeRossette was one of 120 students who were nominated for Who’s Who at the University of Southern Mississippi. DeRossette is a ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, March 15, 2024 1:46 pm
Local
Pet of the Week: A.J. needs his furever miracle
A.J. is a two-year-old boy who is smart and willing to please. He loves to play and catches on to new commands easily. He is ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 9:57 pm
Local
Pet of the Week: This pup is the total package
This little girl is 6 to 9 months old and a mix of Border Collie and Heeler. She loves to play and is very smart. ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, March 7, 2024 1:08 pm
Local
Volunteer of the Week: Mary Beth Grogan-White believes small things make a big difference
Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Mary Beth Grogan-White. She has been volunteering for the Miss Mississippi Corporation for more than 25 years. ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 3:09 pm
History
Old Post Files: Feb. 10, 1924-2014
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 ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Saturday, February 10, 2024 2:06 pm
News
Volunteer of the Week: Karen Jones is making a difference in the lives of others, One Miss Mississippi at a time
The Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Karen Jones. Karen is a loan specialist with RiverHills Bank. She holds a degree in business technology ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 4:09 pm
Local
Mississippians are turning the Grammy Awards Blue
The 2024 Grammys will have six Mississippians nominated in the genre of Blues, one of which has a personal and professional link to Vicksburg. Castro ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 3:18 pm
Local
Volunteer Of The Week: Michelle Coccaro believes volunteerism is fuel that keeps organizations running
Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Michelle Coccaro. She is a former clinic manager at River Region. She is currently a homemaker and ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:31 am
Local
Pet of the Week: RJ is a big pup with lots of love to give
Our Pet of the Week this week is an Australian mix named RJ. He is a big guy with a lot of love to give. ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Monday, January 22, 2024 2:34 pm
Columnists
There is nothing Common in Common Courtesy
What is common courtesy? I have heard of it most of my life and didn’t know its true meaning until I Googled it. Merriam-Webster Dictionary ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:32 pm
Columnists
Snow cream and other snow-related musings
It snowed this week in Mississippi, or was that sleet? Anyway, something white actually fell from the sky and covered the ground and anything that ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:46 am
Miss Mississippi
Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition opens at-large contestant applications
The Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is now accepting at-large contestant applications. Eligible individuals who reside in a Mississippi community without an established local program are ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Sunday, January 14, 2024 12:19 pm
Education
TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Sherry Garmon helps students reach their greatest potential.
Sherry Garmon has been teaching for 35 years and presently teaches at St. Francis Xavier Elementary. She teaches 5th and 6th grade. Garmon is a ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Friday, January 12, 2024 5:17 pm
Obits
James Thomas Baker (Tom)
James Thomas Baker (Tom), age 90, of Suwanee, Ga., passed away Mon., Jan. 1. Tom was born in Vicksburg to parents, Mary Susan Herbert and ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Thursday, January 11, 2024 3:31 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
Dangerously low temps forecasted early next week for Vicksburg area
Temperatures in the River City will drop to dangerous levels early next week, Monday, Jan. 15 through Wednesday, Jan. 17. National Weather Service forecasted lows ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 9:36 pm
News
Volunteer Of The Week: Madison Heggins Carpenter believes that lives are changed for the better through volunteering
Our Volunteer of the Week this week is Madison Heggins Carpenter. Madison is a native of Vicksburg. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, ...
by Tracye Prewitt, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12:29 pm
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