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KUHN’S HISTORY: Vicksburg’s hospital served the area well for decades

Jo Ann Franco remembers what it was like working at Kuhn Memorial Hospital.  ///  “It was an interesting ...

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HAUNTED HISTORY: Several spirits supposedly reside in historic Vicksburg homes

The wind began to howl.  A storm was brewing outside, and as the gusts became stronger, it caused ...

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COTTONWOOD: Vicksburg’s first craft brewery is the ‘go-to’ place in downtown

Brewpubs and small craft breweries have become very popular in Mississippi in the last few years, and that ...

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory makes up batches of delicious treats

It has been said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.  So what better way to ...

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OUR HERITAGE: Vicksburg City Hall

The city sold bonds to finance construction of the three-story brick building, which is a Beaux-Arts Classical Revival ...

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OUR HERITAGE: The Red Carpet Bowl

When the ball is teed up in August for the first game of what has become an annual ...

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MORE THAN MUSIC: Michel’s Record Shop has been a mainstay in downtown Vicksburg for generations

In 2013, a large fire on Washington Street gutted a local restaurant. Fortunately, it was contained and no other ...

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HOMEMADE ICE CREAM: Traditional treat tastes sweeter when its cranked at home

There’s lots of ways to spend a lazy weekend day during summer in the South. Fishing. Grilling. Napping on ...

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TAKE A CRUISE: American Queen takes patrons back in time

Stepping off the gangway onto the American Queen’s deck you are transported back in time. Built in 1995, the ...

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BACKYARD PARADISE: Penny and Mack Varner create outdoor living space the entire family can enjoy

Installing a backyard pool was not something Penny and Mack Varner planned. They added a family room in ...

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HOME WITH A VIEW: The Campbells enjoy outdoor space as much as inside their home

Living just a golf ball’s throw away from the Vicksburg Country Club clubhouse, Paul and Cindy Campbell might ...

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Summer Reading – Vicksburg Living

Reading suggestions by Lorelei Books in historic downtown Vicksburg Canoeing Mississippi by Ernest Herndon A handy, instructive book ...

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Grillers give some tips and advice for cooking meat on the grill

Low and slow or hot and fast.  When it comes to smoking meat, Dusty McCain has no questions ...

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Chris Etheridge has new mission in life

Before he settles in to talk about his life, Chris Etheridge is zipping around the coffeehouse in his ...

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Jack Kyle has a vision and reputation of bringing international art to Mississippi

Jack Kyle refers to Vicksburg as one of the most important “jewels” of Mississippi. With its location to ...

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Vicksburg’s beautiful azaleas on display

Spectacular displays of beauty are still dotting the local landscape.  Azaleas and their colorful flowers are beginning to ...

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Kerri Post enjoying renovation of her first home

Was it coincidence or divine intervention that Kerri Post finalized the purchase of her first home on her ...

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Summer reading

Reading suggestions from Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library Nonfiction • COVER ME: The stories behind the greatest cover songs ...

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Paul Barnes turns his hobby into a mini-business

An old radio sitting on a shelf plays music in the background as Paul Barnes leans over his ...

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At 91, Willie Hoffmann has lived an incredible life and shows no signs of slowing down

From performing in Hollywood to traveling the world, Wilhelmina (Willie) Hoffmann has led an amazing life.  And, at ...

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St. George orthodox church keep Lebanese culture alive in Vicksburg with annual feast

As the smells of the food that define his culture wafted down the hall, Gregory Thomas was brought ...

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House of memories

When it was time to begin life on her own, Lindsey Gay Koestler moved into her grandparents’ home ...

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Spring reading

Nonfiction • “Becoming Ms. Burton” by Susan Burton and Cari Lynn Susan Burton’s autobiography details her life of ...

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Vicksburg by rail

Like the steamboats that plowed the Mississippi River, the railroad has played a key role in the history ...

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Chris Rutherford returns to his roots as pastry chef at Walnut Hills restaurant

At the back entrance of Walnut Hills Restaurant, a long display case houses more than a dozen full ...

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Molly Procell keeps Christmas ornament giving alive

Family traditions run thick in the Boa family and one of them began after Molly Rod Boa Procell ...

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John Brooks turns woodworking hobby into creating angels for others

Fastened securely in place, the block of wood begins to rapidly spin. Face shield on and tool in ...

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The Murphys feel like they’re on vacation in new home

From the open floor plan to the covered outdoor patio off the back of the house, Robert and ...

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