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With restrictions going away, what is left is personal responsibility
When all of the excuses are removed, there’s no one left to blame but yourself. Since restrictions, curfews and shutdowns started being ordered in mid-March ... Read more
3 days ago by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board.
It has been a joy watching nature do its thing
I so enjoyed watching the birds gather at the feeder I put out a few months ago and have since decided to add two more. ... Read more
4 days ago by Terri Cowart Frazier.
Make Facebook and Google pay for local news, just like you
If you are a newspaper subscriber or you pick up a copy of the paper at a local retailer, you pay for the news and ... Read more
5 days ago by Guest Columnist.
In just a short time, we have come to expect deliberate, thoughtful decisions
In their first few months in office, the current Warren County Board of Supervisors has faced their challenges. Just as they were getting their footings, ... Read more
6 days ago by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board.
State Auditor: It’s time non-adjudication started working for the taxpayers
In 2011, Roger Liddell, the principal of Hollandale High School, pled guilty to embezzling over $100,000 from Mississippi taxpayers. Yet, instead of being held accountable, ... Read more
6 days ago by Tim Reeves.
Learning things gives life a lot of meaning
In 1961 I was a junior in college, still a full year away from a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. But I was very ... Read more
6 days ago by Guest Columnist.
Letter to the editor: Gene, we will miss you, but you still live within us
I wanted to submit a comment about Gene Presley that you all failed to report. I remember Gene when I was 17 years old and ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Reports.
Now more than ever, allow cottage food operators to earn as much as they can
The cottage food industry is a popular and growing slice of Mississippi’s economy. But as is usually the case, the state has not kept up ... Read more
1 week ago by Guest Columnist.
Return of youth sports is far more important than who wins the game
For many, they simply could not wait any longer. For many, a decision had to be made. Yet, thankfully for the youth in Vicksburg and ... Read more
1 week ago by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board.
When next times comes around, how will we react?
When it comes to the COVID-19 virus, it is not a matter of if but when. When you hear from anyone who steps in front ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board.
All our attractions are great, but there’s just something about the river
For the past few months, The Vicksburg Post has published a question and answer feature in the newspaper where we pose a new question to ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Terri Cowart Frazier.
Memorial Day is more than parades
His Bronze Star and its accompanying citation hang framed in my living room. Not far from it are pictures of two young men, one in ... Read more
2 weeks ago by John Surratt.
Two months in, we have been scared, shocked and frustrated
For two months now we have waited for our daily update. In the beginning, we sat back and just waited for the first case. After ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board.
Jacqueline House — like other museums — is a place where people talk
On Mothers’ Day, The Jacqueline House Museum of African American History in Vicksburg turned 25. It was on Mothers’ Day in 1995, the first since ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
Wicker: China should face consequences for global outbreak
When the first cases of COVID-19 emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan last December, local doctors tried to sound the alarm. Unfortunately, they were ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
It’s nice to have something on our calendar
Each day has brought a new headline. It has brought a new problem and a new change to what we think as “normal.” Each day, ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board.
Watson: Discussions ongoing on how best to prepare for November election
During these unprecedented times, I am grateful for all of the essential workers and volunteers who are providing access to food, healthcare, and supplies. The ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
Do as much as you can to keep yourself and everyone safe
I don’t know about you, but I am struggling with what I want to do about the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of me thinks we should ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Terri Cowart Frazier.
The mask has become the symbol of the pandemic
If there has become one symbol that characterizes the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the facemask. They’re everywhere. You see them in the stores, on the streets, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by John Surratt.
Is it the county’s job to provide masks to the public?
Someone will have to pay for it. Monday, the Warren County Board of Supervisors gave the authority to Warren County purchasing agent Tonga Vinson to ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board.
If we will all do our part, we can change and thrive
As states and local governments relax stay in place orders and businesses begin to reopen, it is essential that everyone take a moment to look ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
A touching tribute to Willie’s mom, and other moms as well
A friend of mine from the neighborhood stopped by recently to chat. Through him and other friends nearby, I feel safe and never lonely. He’s ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
River Region CEO: In the face of this virus, we have seen the power of standing together
Hospital Week has deeper meaning this year as the Merit Health River Region team celebrates our work to provide safe, high-quality care for patients. The ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Tyson continues its work while supporting area communities during pandemic
People are the heart and soul of our community — whether neighbors, school classmates and teachers, church and local business leaders or work colleagues. It’s ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
A mother’s love is complete, constant and indescribable
There are just some things words — whether they are written or spoken — can never fully describe. And, for a career that is predicated ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Tim Reeves.
We got a little something back
Thursday, the caution tape was gone from community playgrounds. Thursday, the welcome light clicked on some dining rooms. Thursday, the water in the pool at ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Vicksburg Post Editorial Board.
The world changed on this day 75 years ago
Amid all the confusion, controversy and hubbub surrounding the effect of the COVID-19 virus on our lives, is a special day in history. Today is ... Read more
4 weeks ago by John Surratt.
Mr. Little, thank you for thinking of my future and me
In previous columns, I have reflected on some of the teachers I had as a student here in Vicksburg. These instructors inspired, challenged or just ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Terri Cowart Frazier.
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