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Mayor calls for prayer, unity in wake of murder-suicide

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Mayor Willis Thompson has called for prayer, compassion and unity in the wake of the tragic murder-suicide that rocked the community on Friday, Nov. 13. Warren County residents were shocked when a social media video circulated revealing the death of 53-year old Valtricia Garrett....

Vicksburg, MS · 11h
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Five charged after marijuana, cellphone seized while being brought into jail

WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Five people have been charged after officers intercepted a package containing marijuana, tobacco, and a cellphone that was being brought into a jail in Warren County, according to the Vicksburg Daily News. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said that the incident occurred on November 5.

Warren County, MS · 2d
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Officials suspect inmates using Baton Rouge courthouse to smuggle contraband between parishes

Baton Rouge inmates housed in a north Louisiana parish prison have been cut off from the rest of the jail population as officials combat the smuggling of contraband like marijuana and tobacco, which they believe prisoners are trading with one another at the Baton Rouge district courthouse. East Baton Rouge...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d
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Karl McCaffery named new Warren County volunteer fire chief

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Karl McCaffery has been named the new Warren County volunteer fire chief after being appointed by the executive board Monday night. McCaffery, who succeeds former Chief Chris Kennedy, accepted the position earlier this week and is looking forward to strengthening the department through recruitment and community service.

Warren County, MS · 1d
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