History
VICKSBURG FACTS: Grant’s troops dig a little deeper
Did you know that General Ulysses S. Grant’s troops tried digging a canal through Vicksburg? In 1862, the infantry brigade commanded by Brig. Gen. Thomas ...
Did you know that General Ulysses S. Grant’s troops tried digging a canal through Vicksburg? In 1862, the infantry brigade commanded by Brig. Gen. Thomas ...
This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Asia Brown, a volunteer and co-founder of 601 for Period Equity. Brown is a Vicksburg native ...
Did you know about the geological and paleontological discoveries made in Vicksburg? The Vicksburg area has been an interesting place of discovery for many including ...
Did you know that the first Blue and Gray Reunion was held in Vicksburg? According to The Vicksburg Post on May 4, 1983, Vicksburg was ...
This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Linda F. Davis, who volunteered at United Way of West Central Mississippi’s Day of Caring this ...
Do you know who the first Miss Mississippi was from Vicksburg? Judy Simono, a Vicksburg native, won the title of Miss Mississippi in 1964. She ...
Do you know about the history of Vicksburg Riverfront Murals? The Vicksburg Riverfront Murals were inspired by the Paducah, Ky. floodwall. According to the Riverfront ...
It’s time to kick off the summer celebration with Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library’s “Reading on the River.” The public library will host a month-long slate ...
Did you know that Vicksburg is the home of eye care specialist Dr. Alston Callahan? Callahan was born in Vicksburg in 1911. He graduated from ...
Did you know that Vicksburg is the hometown of a Pro Football Hall of Fame member who played in the American Football League? Billy Shaw ...
Did you know that Vicksburg’s James William Collier was the first Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee to hail from the city? James William ...
This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is David Blackledge, who volunteers with the Miss Mississippi Corporation. Blackledge has been the RiverHills Bank Senior ...
Did you know that Vicksburg is the home of Nevada Senator Key Pittman? Key Pittman was born in Vicksburg on Setember 19, 1872 to Catherine ...
The United Way of West Central Mississippi hosted its “Day of Caring” on Thursday when multiple volunteers joined together to serve the community. Groups of ...
Did you know about the constant fear Vicksburgers had about yellow fever? Vicksburg has a well-known history of yellow fever epidemics and the fear that ...
The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) hosted a special Saturday edition of their Classics in the Courtyard for the Mighty ‘Sip Fest. Visitors had the ...
This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Elizabeth Bowers, who fosters for the City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter. Bowers is a Vicksburg native ...
Did you know that the creator of Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef?” ad campaign was born in Vicksburg? Cliff Freeman was born in Vicksburg on Feb. ...
Did you know that one of Vicksburg’s volunteer fire companies was known as The Volunteer Corps of Vicksburg? The main purpose of the Volunteer Corps ...
This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is James Fowler, who volunteers at the Southern Heritage Air Foundation. The Southern Heritage Air Foundation features ...
Did you know that the first African American psychoanalyst and first pediatric psychiatrist in the United States grew up in Vicksburg? Dr. Margaret Lawrence was ...
RiverPointe Dance Academy broke ground at its new location at 4300 Nailor Road, next to Super Junior, on March 10. The owners of the dance ...
This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week volunteers with Vicksburg Main Street, Rebecca Sigh. Sigh is a Vicksburg native and is the mother of ...
Do you know about Emma Balfour’s contribution to Vicksburg history? Emma Balfour’s writings during the Siege of Vicksburg became a major contribution to American history ...
Did you know a famous female sculptor created many sculptures and two monuments for the Vicksburg National Military Park? Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson, a famous ...
This week’s Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Ernestine Bailey, who volunteers with A Group of Concerned Citizens (AGCC). A Group of Concerned Citizens ...
Did you know that Vicksburg is the birthplace of a legendary Boston Red Sox player? Ellis Burks was born in Vicksburg on Sept. 11, 1964. ...
Did you know that Vicksburg is the birthplace of the CEO of Darden Restaurants? Clarence Otis was born in Vicksburg in 1956. Otis and his ...
The Cleveland Cavaliers (8-0) will try to continue an eight-game winning streak when they visit the New Orleans…
In Week 10 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), wide receiver Cedrick Wilson and the New Orleans Saints will…
Spencer Rattler and the New Orleans Saints will play the Atlanta Falcons and their 20th-ranked pass defense (218.3…
Tight end Juwan Johnson has a matchup against the 20th-ranked passing defense in the league (218.3 yards allowed…
In Week 10 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), RB Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints will face…