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Classic ‘Sip Fest kicks off at Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum
A weeklong celebration of a 130-year-old game-changing event kicked off Monday with a proclamation marking the beginning of ...
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SHAF hosting fly- in/drive-in event for ‘Sip Fest
The Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport Board and the Southern Heritage Air Foundation (SHAF) are teaming up to host a ...
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Vicksburg Main Street receives funds from O’ Christmas Tree Home Tour
Members of the Heritage Guild of Vicksburg and Warren County presented a huge check – literally – to ...
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‘My roots are right here’: Blues legend Bobby Rush visits VCC ahead of festival
Legendary Blues musician, composer and singer Bobby Rush will perform at the Vicksburg Convention Center (VCC) in April ...
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Monster hunters: Catfish tourney’s return to Vicksburg drawing early attention
The Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters catfish tournament will make its return to Vicksburg this summer and tourney ...
Local
Levee, Depot streets and the overnight train track
The Louisville, New Orleans, and Texas Railway was formed by C. P. Huntington in 1882 to connect Huntington-owned ...
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River City Toy Fest is example of variety brought by VCC
Even among the sea of comic books, trading cards, and oversized figurines, you couldn’t miss Jason Mapp milling ...
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Classic ‘Sip Fest coming in March
Vicksburg’s Mighty ‘Sip Fest made its debut in 2023 and will return to the River City this month ...
History
Looking back: The west side of the 1000 block of Washington Street: part II
While the west side of the 1000 block of Washington Street is devoid of buildings today, prior to ...
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The legacy of Miss Clotee’s biscuits continues with demonstration at Catfish Row Museum
“Miss Clotee raised us. We loved her dearly.” Those words came from a member of the audience Saturday ...
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American Queen Voyages announces bankruptcy following abrupt closure; cites pandemic as leading cause of financial instability
American Queen Voyages (AQV) on Friday formally announced it will cease operations and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. ...
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Economic impact of American Queen shutdown will be felt locally
While the exact nature of what led American Queen Voyages to abruptly cease operations earlier this week has ...
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Story Ebersole to share Ms. Clotee’s ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ biscuit recipe at Catfish Row Museum
By Jim Beaugez Of the hundreds of columns the late journalist Laurin Stamm penned about Vickburg’s culinary life, ...
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Looking back: West side of the 1000 block of Washington Street
The west side of the 1000 block of Washington Street is devoid of buildings today and the hill ...
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Warren County Land Records: February 5 to February 12
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of Feb. 5 to Feb. 12. Warranty ...
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Black History Month: Vicksburg native brings West African drumming to the River City
Vicksburg native Jerry Jenkins has spent years traveling and learning the nuances of different cultures, customs, and traditions. ...
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2024 Mardi Gras parade float winners named
More than 30 floats took part in this year’s Mardi Gras parade Monday night in downtown Vicksburg. Downtown ...
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Weather no match for 2024 Mardi Gras parade
Despite a postponement due to rain that didn’t quite materialize Saturday and a cold and windy forecast Monday ...
Local
On The Shelf: A smorgasbord of knowledge awaits you in these new Adult Nonfiction titles
This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week ...
News
Good neighbors: River City Rescue Mission thankful for local storm donations; still in need of support
When River City Rescue Mission Executive Director Earnie Hall put out the call to the community in January ...
Lifestyles
12th Annual Carnaval De Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-off winners named
There was a literal packed house at the 12th Annual Carnaval De Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-off Saturday ...
News
Mardi Gras Parade Rescheduled to Monday at 5:30 p.m.
The annual Mardi Gras parade originally scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m., and then canceled for inclement weather, ...
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Reeves declares Feb. 11-17 Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has declared Feb. 11-17, Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. Last year, Mississippi ...
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Black History Month: West African drumming coming to Catfish Row Museum
On a recent trip to Baton Rouge, Vicksburg native Jerry Jenkins experienced the power of the rolling West ...
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On The Shelf: This week’s must reads are Young Adult Fiction but great for all ages
This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week ...
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Winners announced for 14th Annual Chili for Children Cookoff
Hundreds turned out for the 14th annual Chili for Children Cookoff, which began at 10 a.m. at Washington ...
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Chili for Children Cookoff today at Washington Street Park
The annual Chili for Children Cookoff has arrived and will officially get underway today (Saturday, Feb. 3) at ...
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Parade prep: Mayfield named Mardi Gras King; Bullard, Marascalco named queens
The Vicksburg Main Street Program has announced this year’s Mardi Gras King and Queens as it prepares for ...
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