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Volunteer of the Week: Alicia Cruthirds believes volunteerism connects people

The Volunteer of the Week is Alicia Cruthirds. Cruthirds was born and raised in Vicksburg. She is the ...

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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 ...

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Chillin’ in the Hills returns for second May outing

Organizers of the Chillin’ in the Hills 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run are gearing up for what ...

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Bumgarner crowned Miss Mississippi’s Teen 2024

After three rounds of competition over the weekend at Vicksburg’s Ardis T. Williams Sr. Auditorium, Miss Pine Belt’s ...

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Classics in the Courtyard kicks off spring series at SCHF

The first in this year’s spring series of Classics in the Courtyard at the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation ...

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Renowned angler, host speaks at Rotary Club; gives preview of upcoming catfish tourney

The Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters catfish tournament will make its return to Vicksburg this summer and the ...

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Today’s the day: Vicksburg Arts & Music Festival is underway

The third annual Vicksburg Arts and Music Festival kicked off Friday night at the Vicksburg Convention Center and ...

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VICKSBURG LIVING: Simply spring recipes

Strawberry Salad Ingredients 3/4 cup toasted and salted pecans 12 ounces marinated, quartered artichoke hearts, drained 10 ounces fresh baby ...

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Volunteer of the Week: Kristi Gordon believes in making a difference for children

This week’s Volunteer of the Week is Kristi Gordon. Gordon is a native of Vicksburg and works as ...

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Looking back: The Shlenker House

In August 1902, David Jacob and Maude Rice Shlenker bought the “old Arthur homestead” at 2212 Cherry Street ...

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Saluting a hero: WWII veteran honored with flag-raising ceremony

The Army and Navy Club of Vicksburg drew a crowd to the overlook at the Mississippi Welcome Center ...

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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 ...

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On the shelf: Come discover our new Adult Fiction titles

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public This week, we ...

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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 ...

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Volunteer of the Week: Leigh Conerly is working to make the need for animal shelters a thing of the past

Our Volunteer of the Week is Leigh Conerly. Leigh has been doing pet rescue much of her life. ...

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Cooking and culture: St. Al students study Spanish language through food

St. Aloysius High School’s Spanish II teacher Vivian Velazquez knows the best way to a student’s head is ...

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‘I Garontee’: Granddaughter of renowned Cajun chef puts her spin on cooking

Clélie Stone’s paternal grandfather Justin Wilson was the story-telling Cajun chef who made his mark when he became ...

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On the Shelf: Stories of mystery, redemption, salvation

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week ...

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Nominations for Mississippi’s Poet Laureate Open April 1

The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) and the Mississippi Poet Laureate Selection Panel, in partnership with Gov. Tate Reeves, ...

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Here a chick, there a chick: Spring brings cute additions to Tractor Supply

As Vicksburg’s Tractor Supply Co. patrons make their way to the back of the retail store, they will ...

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Sunrise service for the Son

The Junius Ward Johnson YMCA’s 75th Annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held Sunday at 7 a.m. atop ...

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‘A never-failing spring’: Local library still vital part of community

With today’s technological resources, a library might seem antiquated. But nothing could be further from the truth, especially ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Former Vicksburg resident inducted into Texas Women’s Hall of Fame

Former Vicksburg resident Mary Bass was recently inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame as one of ...

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On stage: Students at Vicksburg High School are set to perform ‘Grease’

When “Grease” was released in 1978 by Paramount Pictures, the musical romantic comedy film became an instant hit. ...

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Community Garden event coming to Vicksburg Saturday, March 23

The fourth annual Youth Agricultural and Health Extravaganza Day is coming to Vicksburg’s Community Garden Saturday, March 23, ...

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Party on: ‘Sip Fest continues into weekend

A little rain couldn’t keep the crowd away from this week’s Classic ‘Sip Fest activities. Friday included the ...

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